https://markthemap.co.uk/kamakura-day-trip-from-tokyo 2026-09-02T21:20:34+00:00 1.0 daily https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/enoden-train-seaside-crossing-kamakura.jpg The Enoden train crossing near the coast in Kamakura, with flowers in the foreground https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/enoden-green-train-kamakura-coast.jpg Green Enoden train traveling beside the coastal road in Kamakura with cars, power lines, and a red traffic light. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tsurugaoka-hachimangu-shrine-kamakura.jpg Crowds at the entrance to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tsurugaoka-hachimangu-red-bridge-garden.jpg A red wooden bridge in a shaded garden at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, with a visitor pausing to look over the railing. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tsurugaoka-hachimangu-torii-bridge-kamakura.jpg A large red torii gate and arched bridge at the entrance to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu shrine in Kamakura, with a visitor walking past. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kamakura-great-buddha-daibutsu-statue.jpg The bronze Great Buddha of Kamakura, framed by tree branches against a clear blue sky. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kamakura-enoden-coastal-crossing-flowers.jpg A green and cream Enoden train crossing the coastal road in Kamakura, framed by wildflowers with the ocean in the background. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kamakura-kokomae-crossing-kamakura.jpg A visitor standing at a pedestrian crossing overlooking the ocean near Kamakurakōkō-mae Station. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kamakura-enoden-tram-ocean-crossing.jpg A vintage-style Enoden tram approaching a railway crossing at the end of a narrow Kamakura side street, with the ocean visible beyond. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/yokohama-day-trip-from-tokyo 2026-09-02T21:21:59+00:00 1.0 daily https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cosmo-clock-21-ferris-wheel-yokohama.jpg Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel and Yokohama skyline seen from the waterfront https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/minato-mirai-harbourfront-ferris-wheel-daytime.jpg Minato Mirai harbourfront in daylight, with the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel and InterContinental hotel skyline https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tokyo-city-flea-market-entrance-sign-oi.jpg Tokyo City Flea Market pedestrian entrance sign showing opening hours at Oi Racecourse https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/browsing-vintage-denim-oi-flea-market.jpg Sifting through a pile of vintage denim and streetwear at the Oi Racecourse flea market https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1950s-street-recreation-ramen-museum-yokohama.jpg Recreated 1950s Japanese street scene with lantern-lit shopfronts inside the Ramen Museum basement https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/giant-ramen-bowl-sculpture-yokohama-museum.jpg Oversized ramen bowl sculpture with chopsticks lifting noodles, a photo spot at the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/retro-vending-machine-shin-yokohama-ramen-museum.jpg Weathered vintage Coca-Cola vending machine inside the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/landmark-tower-nippon-maru-masts-yokohama.jpg Landmark Tower rising above Yokohama's skyline, with the Nippon Maru's masts visible in the foreground https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cosmo-clock-21-ferris-wheel-yokohama-sunset.jpg Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel lit up against a clear evening sky in Yokohama https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/couple-ferris-wheel-cabin-yokohama-cityscape.jpg Couple taking a selfie inside a ferris wheel cabin overlooking Yokohama's cityscape at dusk https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-sunset-yokohama-skyscrapers.jpg Mount Fuji silhouette at sunset framed between Yokohama skyscrapers, seen from the ferris wheel https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/yokohama-chinatown-street-night-lanterns.jpg Yokohama Chinatown street at night, lit up with neon signs and lanterns https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/chinatown-gate-yokohama-night.jpg Ornate red and gold gate marking a street entrance into Yokohama Chinatown at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/egg-custard-tarts-yokohama-chinatown.jpg Two Portuguese-style egg custard tarts from a Yokohama Chinatown street stall https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/best-day-trips-from-tokyo 2026-09-02T21:23:45+00:00 1.0 daily https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lawson-mount-fuji-kawaguchiko.jpg Mount Fuji seen from a Lawson convenience store, one of the best day trips from Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-sunset-cosmo-clock-21-yokohama.jpg Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel and Yokohama skyline seen from the waterfront https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cosmo-clock-21-ferris-wheel-yokohama.jpg Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel and Yokohama skyline seen from the waterfront https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pokemon-manhole-cover-yokohama.jpg pokemon-manhole-cover-yokohama https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tsurugaoka-hachimangu-shrine-kamakura.jpg Crowds at the entrance to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/enoden-train-seaside-crossing-kamakura.jpg The Enoden train crossing near the coast in Kamakura, with flowers in the foreground https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/great-buddha-kamakura-kotoku-in.jpg The Great Buddha bronze statue at Kotoku-in Temple, Kamakura https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinkyo-bridge-nikko-autumn.jpg Red arched bridge crossing a river in Nikko surrounded by autumn foliage https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kegon-falls-lake-chuzenji-viewpoint.jpg https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/itagaki-taisuke-statue-nikko.jpg Itagaki Taisuke statue surrounded by red and orange autumn trees in Nikko https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-through-autumn-maple-leaves.jpg https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-lake-kawaguchiko-autumn.jpg https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/torii-gate-mount-fuji-viewpoint.jpg https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hakone-shrine-torii-gate-mount-fuji-view.jpg Hakone Shrine's torii gate in Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji visible in the distance https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hakone-pirate-ship-lake-ashi-torii-gate.jpg Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise viewed through the red torii gate at Hakone Shrine https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hakone-shrine-torii-gate-lake-ashi-closeup.jpg Close view of the red torii gate standing in the water of Lake Ashi, Hakone https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/senso-ji-temple-guide 2026-08-29T22:12:32+00:00 1.0 daily https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-temple-tokyo-aerial-view-nakamise-dori.jpg Aerial view of Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo, showing the five-storey pagoda and Nakamise-dori shopping street leading to the main hall on our senso-ji temple guide https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-five-story-pagoda-night-asakusa.jpg Illuminated five-story pagoda at Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-temple-gate-lantern-cherry-blossoms.jpg One of the large red lanterns at Senso-ji Temple, framed by cherry blossoms in bloom https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/street-food-vendor-asakusa-nakamise.jpg Street food vendor in Asakusa selling karaage and croquettes under red lanterns https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-five-storey-pagoda-asakusa.jpg Senso-ji's five-storey pagoda rising above a temple rooftop against a clear blue sky https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-early-morning-quiet.jpg Quiet view through Hozomon Gate toward Senso-ji's main hall with few visitors in the early morning https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-crowds-daytime.jpg Crowds gathering beneath Hozomon Gate at Senso-ji Temple with incense smoke rising from the censer https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-incense-censer-visitors.jpg Visitors gathered around the large incense censer at Senso-ji Temple with smoke rising over the crowd https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-five-storey-pagoda-spire-detail.jpg Close-up of the golden spire on Senso-ji's five-storey pagoda https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-omikuji-fortune-slips-good-fortune.jpg Two Senso-ji fortune slips (omikuji) showing "Small Fortune" and "Good Fortune" results https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nakamise-dori-cherry-blossoms-asakusa.jpg Cherry blossoms lining Nakamise-dori shopping street on the walk to Senso-ji's main hall https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nakamise-dori-cherry-blossoms-crowds-asakusa.jpg Crowded Nakamise-dori shopping street leading to Senso-ji framed by cherry blossoms https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asahi-beer-hall-golden-flame-skytree-reflection.jpg Asahi Beer Hall's gold facade with Tokyo Skytree reflected in the glass rooftop structure https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tokyo-skytree-view-from-asakusa-street.jpg Tokyo Skytree viewed from a street in Asakusa, on the walk from Senso-ji toward Sumida River https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kappabashi-kitchen-street-niimi-chef-statue.jpg Giant chef statue atop the Niimi building, the landmark for Kappabashi kitchen supply street in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/tokyo-1-day-itinerary 2026-08-27T20:22:42+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-tokyo-skytree-view-asakusa.jpg Senso-ji Temple's curved rooftops with Tokyo Skytree rising in the background. A view from our 1-day Tokyo itinerary. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nakamise-shopping-street-asakusa-cherry-blossoms.jpg Cherry blossoms lining the empty Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa in the early morning https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-incense-censer-visitors.jpg Visitors gathered around the large incense censer at Senso-ji Temple with smoke rising over the crowd https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-view.jpg View from the steps of Senso-Ji temple looking back towards Hozomon Gate https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sumida-park-cherry-blossoms-tokyo.jpg Crowds enjoying cherry blossoms along the Sumida River in Sumida Park, Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-sumida-park-cherry-blossoms.jpg Tokyo Skytree seen through cherry blossom branches from Sumida Park https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-observation-deck-view-up.jpg Looking straight up at Tokyo Skytree's lattice structure and observation deck https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-sumida-river-cherry-blossoms.jpg Tokyo Skytree towering over the Sumida River with cherry blossom trees lining the bank https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/akihabara-tokyo-night-gigo-arcade-buildings.jpg Neon-lit Akihabara street at night with a train passing overhead and GiGO arcade signage https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/akihabara-arcade-fighting-game-cabinet.jpg Playing a retro fighting game on an arcade cabinet in an Akihabara arcade https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/akihabara-arcade-cabinet-signage-interior.jpg Illuminated arcade game signage hanging inside a multi-storey Akihabara arcade https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/akihabara-manga-shop-shelves-browsing.jpg Visitors browsing manga and anime merchandise in an Akihabara shop https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/akihabara-collectible-figure-shop-corridor.jpg Narrow shop corridor in Akihabara lined with collectible figures and merchandise https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-crossing-dusk-aerial-crowds.jpg Aerial view of Shibuya Scramble Crossing at dusk with crowds and neon signage https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-view-shibuya-hikarie-sunset.jpg Mount Fuji silhouetted at sunset behind the Shibuya skyline https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/takeshita-street-entrance-arch-harajuku.jpg Crowds entering Takeshita Street beneath its decorative arch in Harajuku https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meiji-jingu-sake-barrels-kazaridaru.jpg Visitor viewing the decorative sake barrel wall (kazaridaru) at the entrance to Meiji Jingu https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/meiji-jingu-shrine-torii-gate-tokyo.jpg Wooden torii gate at the entrance to Meiji Jingu shrine surrounded by forest https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinjuku-neon-signs-night-crowd-umbrellas.jpg Towering neon signage above a crowded Shinjuku street at night with umbrellas https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omoide-yokocho-sign-shinjuku-night.jpg Illuminated Omoide Yokocho sign above the entrance to the alley in Shinjuku https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omoide-yokocho-alley-izakaya-shinjuku.jpg Narrow alley lined with lantern-lit izakaya restaurants in Omoide Yokocho https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3d-cat-billboard-shinjuku-station.jpg The 3D cat billboard above Shinjuku station at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/godzilla-statue-toho-cinema-shinjuku.jpg Godzilla statue above the Toho Cinemas building in Kabukicho, Shinjuku https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/best-time-to-visit-tokyo 2026-08-25T20:09:59+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-cherry-blossoms-spring.jpg Tokyo Skytree framed by cherry blossom branches during sakura season https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-cherry-blossoms-asakusa-tokyo.jpg Cherry blossoms framing the entrance to Senso-ji temple with crowds gathered along Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa, Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cherry-blossom-canal-tokyo-spring.jpg Woman sitting on stone steps beside a Tokyo canal, watching cherry blossom petals drift over the water https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cherry-blossom-street-tokyo-residential.jpg Man standing beneath a canopy of cherry blossom trees on a quiet residential street in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-nebuta-festival-float-tokyo.jpg Crowds photographing an illuminated dragon Nebuta float during the Shibuya Nebuta Festival in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hanabi-fireworks-tokyo-skyline-summer.jpg Gold hanabi fireworks bursting over the Tokyo skyline at night during summer festival season https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinjuku-gyoen-shade-summer-tokyo.jpg Couple sitting in the shade of a pine tree on the lawn at Shinjuku Gyoen, escaping the summer heat with the Tokyo skyline behind them https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nakamise-shopping-street-autumn-tokyo.jpg Crowds walking through Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa with orange autumn maple leaves overhead https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/rikugien-gardens-autumn-foliage-tokyo.jpg Red and orange autumn foliage overhanging the pond at Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-autumn-foliage-day-trip.jpg Snow-capped Mount Fuji seen across the lake, framed by red autumn maple leaves on a day trip from Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/azabudai-hills-christmas-market-tokyo.jpg Crowds gathered beneath the illuminated Azabudai Hills Christmas Market entrance sign in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/roppongi-illuminations-tokyo-tower-winter.jpg Tokyo Tower lit up at night beyond a tree covered in winter illumination lights in Roppongi https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/japan-working-holiday-visa-uk 2026-08-22T09:26:41+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tokyo-Red-Light-District-Gate-Kabukicho-scaled.jpg Kabukicho entertainment district gate in Tokyo, Japan — a must-visit for UK working holiday visa holders https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Senso-ji-Pagoda-Tokyo-scaled.jpg Senso-ji temple pagoda in Asakusa, Tokyo — one of Japan's most iconic landmarks https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/japan-working-holiday-visa-example.png Example of a Japan Working Holiday visa sticker showing the single-entry, one-year validity category https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Matsumoto-Castle-Reflection-scaled.jpg Matsumoto Castle reflected in the surrounding moat, Nagano Prefecture Japan https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mt-fuji-Autumn-lake-view-scaled.jpg Mount Fuji viewed across a lake in autumn — Japan working holiday travel https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WHV-Collected-768x1024.jpg Japan Working Holiday Visa collected from the Edinburgh consulate — Mark and Sarah's WHV experience https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/where-to-stay-in-asakusa 2026-08-29T22:12:03+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-five-storied-pagoda-asakusa.jpg The five-storied pagoda at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa against a clear blue sky https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-early-morning-quiet.jpg Quiet view through Hozomon Gate toward Senso-ji's main hall with few visitors in the early morning https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-tokyo-skytree-view-asakusa.jpg Senso-ji Temple's curved rooftops with Tokyo Skytree rising in the background. A view from our 1-day Tokyo itinerary. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sumida-river-walk-golden-arch-bridge-asakusa.jpg Couple walking through the golden arched walkway on the Sumida River Walk near Asakusa https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hoppy-street-izakaya-asakusa.jpg Diners enjoying an outdoor izakaya on Hoppy Street in Asakusa, Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/street-food-vendor-asakusa-nakamise.jpg Street food vendor in Asakusa selling karaage and croquettes under red lanterns https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ryokan-asakusa-shigetsu-entrance-asakusa.jpg Traditional wooden entrance to Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu with lantern and greenery on a rainy evening https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ryokan-asakusa-shigetsu-onsen-bath-skytree-view.jpg Hinoki wood bath at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu with a window view of Tokyo Skytree https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ryokan-asakusa-shigetsu-tatami-room.jpg Traditional tatami room at Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu with a low table, floor cushions, and shoji screens https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omo3-asakusa-rooftop-bar-night-view.jpg Rooftop bar seating at OMO3 Asakusa with a night view over Asakusa and Senso-ji https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omo3-asakusa-hoshino-resorts-room-senso-ji-view.jpg Modern twin room at OMO3 Asakusa with a window view of Senso-ji's pagoda https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omo3-asakusa-food-drink-station.jpg OMO Food and Drink Station at OMO3 Asakusa with coffee, snacks, and drinks on display https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-keihan-asakusa-guest-room.jpg Modern guest room at Hotel Keihan Asakusa with wood panelling, a sofa, and burgundy accent pillows https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-keihan-asakusa-bathroom.jpg Stylish green-tiled bathroom at Hotel Keihan Asakusa with a bathtub, walk-in shower, and vanity sink https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-asakusa-kannonura-exterior-street.jpg Exterior of Hotel Asakusa KANNONURA on a quiet residential street at dusk https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-asakusa-kannonura-guest-room.jpg Guest room at Hotel Asakusa KANNONURA with a double bed, work desk, and copper pendant lighting https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-asakusa-kannonura-shared-kitchen.jpg Shared kitchen at Hotel Asakusa KANNONURA with dual sinks, herringbone tile splashback, and dining tables https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cyashitsu-ryokan-asakusa-tatami-bedroom.jpg Traditional tatami bedroom at Cyashitsu Ryokan Asakusa with low futon beds and patterned sliding doors https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cyashitsu-ryokan-asakusa-tea-room-lounge.jpg Minimalist tea-room-inspired seating area at Cyashitsu Ryokan Asakusa with floor chairs and a wooden table https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cyashitsu-ryokan-asakusa-private-bath-skytree.jpg Private open-air bath at Cyashitsu Ryokan Asakusa surrounded by greenery with Tokyo Skytree visible at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sakura-hostel-asakusa-exterior-cherry-blossom.jpg Exterior of Sakura Hostel Asakusa with a cherry blossom tree in full bloom https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sakura-hostel-asakusa-dorm-bunk-beds.jpg The dorm room we've stayed in ourselves at Sakura Hostel Asakusa https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/where-to-stay-in-shibuya 2026-08-23T11:01:55+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-crossing-aerial-man-umbrella.jpg Shibuya Crossing, the starting point for our where to stay in Shibuya guide https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-sky-viewpoint-mount-fuji.jpg Woman looking out over the Tokyo skyline with Mount Fuji visible in the distance https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meiji-jingu-main-torii-gate-crowds.jpg Visitors walking beneath the main torii gate at the entrance to Meiji Jingu https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dormy-inn-shibuya-lobby-reception-area.jpg Hotel lobby with wooden reception counter, hanging round pendant light, and modern seating benches https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dormy-inn-shibuya-triple-room-e1787087136133.jpg Hotel room with three made-up single beds, wooden headboard, and desk with TV https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dormy-inn-shibuya-onsen-bath.jpg Indoor communal bath with dark stone tiling and glass ceiling at Dormy Inn Shibuya https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/en-hotel-shibuya-entrance.jpg Glass entrance doorway of EN Hotel Shibuya with illuminated signage and concrete facade https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/en-hotel-shibuya-double-room.jpg Hotel room with white double bed, exposed brick feature wall, and wall-mounted TV https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/all-day-place-shibuya-coffee-bar.jpg Green tiled coffee counter with espresso machine and menu board inside All Day Place Shibuya https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/all-day-place-shibuya-exterior-night.jpg Glass-fronted corner building at night with guests seated in the ground floor cafe area https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/all-day-place-shibuya-double-room.jpg Hotel room with white bed, green plywood headboard and desk, and curtained window https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lyf-shibuya-communal-lounge.jpg Colourful communal lounge with patterned tile floor, mural wall, and shared seating https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lyf-shibuya-double-room.jpg Compact hotel room with double bed, work desk, wall-mounted TV, and in-room safe https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cerulean-tower-shibuya-king-room-night.jpg Hotel room with king bed, textured wood headboard, and city skyline visible through the window at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cerulean-tower-shibuya-bathroom-view.jpg Hotel bathroom with soaking tub beside a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the Tokyo skyline https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cerulean-tower-shibuya-sky-bar.jpg Hotel bar with stocked shelves and bar stools overlooking the Tokyo skyline at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/where-to-stay-in-shinjuku 2026-08-23T11:47:50+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinjuku-tokyo-night-neon-cityscape.jpg Shinjuku, Tokyo skyline at night, the neighbourhood covered in this where to stay guide https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinjuku-kabukicho-neon-street-rain-night.jpg Rain-soaked Kabukicho street in Shinjuku lit up with neon signs at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-yataien-izakaya-lanterns-night.jpg Rows of glowing orange lanterns lining the Yataien izakaya storefront in Shinjuku at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-sunroute-plaza-shinjuku-lobby-staircase.jpg Modern hotel lobby with a wooden staircase and round hanging lantern lights https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-sunroute-plaza-shinjuku-twin-room.jpg Twin hotel room with two double beds, patterned rug, and city-facing window https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-sunroute-plaza-shinjuku-restaurant-bar.jpg Bar-style restaurant seating with stools overlooking an open counter and city view https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/via-inn-shinjuku-reception.jpg Via Inn Shinjuku reception desk with pendant lighting and check-in counter https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/via-inn-shinjuku-compact-room.jpg Small hotel room at Via Inn Shinjuku with wall-mounted TV and entryway storage https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/keio-plaza-hotel-tokyo-rooftop-pool.jpg Outdoor rooftop pool surrounded by loungers with a Tokyo high-rise backdrop https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/keio-plaza-hotel-tokyo-garden-lounge.jpg Indoor lounge with hanging rattan chairs surrounded by lush greenery https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/keio-plaza-hotel-tokyo-skyline-lounge.jpg Hotel lounge with hammocks and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Tokyo at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-gracery-shinjuku-godzilla-exterior-e1786563270564.jpg Life-size Godzilla head statue looming over the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku building https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hotel-gracery-shinjuku-twin-room.jpg Twin hotel room with patterned cushions and mountain-print bedding https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unplan-shinjuku-hostel-entrance.webp Guests relaxing near the entrance sign at Unplan Shinjuku hostel https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unplan-shinjuku-hostel-rooftop-terrace.webp Guests sitting at outdoor tables on the rooftop terrace at Unplan Shinjuku hostel https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/where-to-stay-in-tokyo 2026-08-29T22:16:30+00:00 1.0 weekly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shibuya-scramble-crossing-night-neon.jpg Aerial view of Shibuya Scramble Crossing lit up with neon signage at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tokyo-pedestrian-crossing-umbrella-aerial.jpg Aerial view of a pedestrian with umbrella crossing a striped Tokyo road https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-cherry-blossom-crossing-rain.jpg Pedestrian crossing a rain-soaked, cherry blossom-lined Shibuya street https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinjuku-kabukicho-neon-street-rain-night.jpg Rain-soaked Kabukicho street in Shinjuku lit up with neon signs at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-street-cherry-blossoms-spring.jpg Cherry blossom trees lining a busy Shibuya street in spring https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-gyoen-picnic-lawn-cherry-blossoms.jpg Visitors picnicking on the open lawn at Shinjuku Gyoen lined with cherry blossom trees https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shinjuku-neon-signs-night-crowd-umbrellas.jpg Towering neon signage above a crowded Shinjuku street at night with umbrellas https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omoide-yokocho-entrance-sign-shinjuku-night.jpg Omoide Yokocho entrance sign in Shinjuku with couple sheltering under umbrella https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/omoide-yokocho-lantern-alley-izakaya-shinjuku.jpg Narrow lantern-lit alley in Omoide Yokocho lined with izakaya bars https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mount-fuji-sunset-view-shibuya-hikarie.jpg Mount Fuji silhouette at sunset seen from Shibuya Hikarie Sky lobby https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-rainy-night-crossing-umbrellas.jpg Pedestrians crossing a rainy Shibuya street at night under umbrellas https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/shibuya-crossing-dusk-aerial-crowds.jpg Aerial view of Shibuya Scramble Crossing at dusk with crowds and neon signage https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tokyo-tonkotsu-ramen-chashu-egg.jpg Bowl of tonkotsu ramen topped with chashu pork, soft egg and nori https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bar-moonwalk-shibuya-blue-cocktail.jpg Blue cocktail in a martini glass on a red table at Bar Moonwalk https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-early-morning-quiet.jpg Quiet view through Hozomon Gate toward Senso-ji's main hall with few visitors in the early morning https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nakamise-dori-empty-morning-cherry-blossoms-asakusa.jpg Quiet Nakamise-dori shopping street in Asakusa with cherry blossoms and shuttered stalls https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-autumn-foliage.jpg Tokyo Skytree rising above autumn foliage in a nearby park https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/onigiri-shrine-figures-asakusa.jpg Row of painted onigiri-shaped stone figures at a small shrine in Asakusa https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/onigiri-charm-close-up-asakusa-shrine.jpg Close-up of a smiling onigiri-shaped charm hanging from a tree branch https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senso-ji-five-story-pagoda-night-asakusa.jpg Illuminated five-story pagoda at Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/tokyo-5-day-itinerary 2026-08-31T22:48:20+00:00 0.9 monthly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-5-day-itinerary-tokyo-tower-skyline-1.jpg Aerial view of Tokyo Tower rising above the city skyline, the starting point for this 5 day Tokyo itinerary https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-train-motion-blur-jr-line-night.jpg JR train passing at speed with blurred neon lights in the background at night in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/suica-ic-card-japan-trains-penguin-1024x628.png Suica card Japan IC card for trains and buses. Physical suica card https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-jr-line-vs-metro-line-symbols-1024x640.jpg Comparison graphic showing Tokyo JR line symbols in coloured squares versus Tokyo Metro symbols in coloured circles https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-cherry-blossoms-spring.jpg Tokyo Skytree framed by cherry blossom branches during sakura season https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-temple-street-cherry-blossoms-spring.jpg Traditional temple entrance framed by cherry blossom branches on a quiet Tokyo street https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-gyoen-summer-shade-picnic.jpg Visitor relaxing in the shade of a pine tree at Shinjuku Gyoen with a skyscraper backdrop in summer https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-summer-sunset-neighbourhood-street.jpg Dramatic orange sunset over a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood street with illuminated shop signage https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nakamise-dori-asakusa-autumn-lanterns.jpg Crowds walking past red lanterns and autumn maple leaves on Nakamise-dori in Asakusa https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-autumn-foliage.jpg Tokyo Skytree rising above autumn foliage in a nearby park https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nozawa-onsen-ski-resort-mountain-view-japan-winter-1024x640.jpg Wide view of Nozawa Onsen ski resort and surrounding snow-covered mountains in Japan, with a traditional village in the foreground https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-five-storey-pagoda-asakusa.jpg Senso-ji's five-storey pagoda rising above a temple rooftop against a clear blue sky https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tokyo-Red-Light-District-Gate-Kabukicho-819x1024.jpg Kabukicho entertainment district gate in Tokyo, Japan — a must-visit for UK working holiday visa holders https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-yataien-izakaya-lanterns-night.jpg Rows of glowing orange lanterns lining the Yataien izakaya storefront in Shinjuku at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-kabukicho-neon-street-night-rain-1.jpg Neon signs reflecting on wet streets in Kabukicho, Shinjuku at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/omoide-yokocho-yakitori-alley-shinjuku-night.jpg Lantern-lit alleyway of yakitori stalls in Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nakamise-dori-cherry-blossoms-crowds-asakusa.jpg Crowded Nakamise-dori shopping street leading to Senso-ji framed by cherry blossoms https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kappabashi-kitchen-street-niimi-chef-statue.jpg Giant chef statue atop the Niimi building, the landmark for Kappabashi kitchen supply street in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-early-morning-quiet.jpg Quiet view through Hozomon Gate toward Senso-ji's main hall with few visitors in the early morning https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-hozomon-gate-crowds-daytime.jpg Crowds gathering beneath Hozomon Gate at Senso-ji Temple with incense smoke rising from the censer https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-grounds-autumn-asakusa.jpg Visitor walking toward Senso-ji temple grounds past autumn trees near Kaminarimon Gate https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-temple-incense-censer-visitors.jpg Visitors gathered around the large incense censer at Senso-ji Temple with smoke rising over the crowd https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/senso-ji-omikuji-fortune-slips-good-fortune.jpg Two Senso-ji fortune slips (omikuji) showing "Small Fortune" and "Good Fortune" results https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asakusa-culture-tourist-info-centre-view-senso-ji.jpg Elevated view over Nakamise-dori and Senso-ji's pagoda from the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Centre https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-sumida-park-cherry-blossoms.jpg Tokyo Skytree seen through cherry blossom branches from Sumida Park https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-sumida-river-cherry-blossoms.jpg Tokyo Skytree towering over the Sumida River with cherry blossom trees lining the bank https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-skytree-observation-deck-view-up.jpg Looking straight up at Tokyo Skytree's lattice structure and observation deck https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asahi-beer-hall-golden-flame-skytree-reflection.jpg Asahi Beer Hall's gold facade with Tokyo Skytree reflected in the glass rooftop structure https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-gyoen-picnic-lawn-cherry-blossoms.jpg Visitors picnicking on the open lawn at Shinjuku Gyoen lined with cherry blossom trees https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-gyoen-bridge-cherry-blossoms-pond.jpg Visitors crossing a bridge over the pond at Shinjuku Gyoen surrounded by cherry blossoms https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-gyoen-japanese-garden-stone-lantern.jpg Traditional stone lantern beside the pond in Shinjuku Gyoen's Japanese garden https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/yoyogi-train-crossing-photo-spot-tokyo.jpg Yamanote line train crossing the iconic railway bridge photo spot in Yoyogi, Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/yoyogi-train-crossing-street-level-tokyo.jpg Street-level view of the Yoyogi train crossing with a train passing overhead https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meiji-jingu-inner-torii-gate.jpg Wooden torii gate with gold imperial crests marking the approach to Meiji Jingu's inner shrine https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meiji-jingu-main-torii-gate-crowds.jpg Visitors walking beneath the main torii gate at the entrance to Meiji Jingu on our 1-day Tokyo itinerary. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/meiji-jingu-sake-barrels-kazaridaru.jpg Visitor viewing the decorative sake barrel wall (kazaridaru) at the entrance to Meiji Jingu https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/takeshita-street-entrance-arch-harajuku.jpg Crowds entering Takeshita Street beneath its decorative arch in Harajuku https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/harajuku-backstreet-shopping-crowds.jpg Crowded backstreet near Takeshita Street lined with shops and signage in Harajuku https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mount-fuji-daytime-view-shibuya-sky.jpg Mount Fuji visible above the Tokyo skyline in daytime haze from Shibuya Sky https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shibuya-scramble-crossing-night-neon.jpg Aerial view of Shibuya Scramble Crossing lit up with neon signage at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shibuya-sunset-mount-fuji-view.jpg Mount Fuji visible on the horizon at sunset from a Shibuya viewpoint https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-tower-street-view-mita.jpg Tokyo Tower rising above a busy Tokyo street with traffic and pedestrians below https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-tower-photo-spot-staircase-view.jpg Tokyo Tower framed between staircase walls at the famous underground car park photo spot https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-tower-staircase-photo-spot-daytime.jpg Visitor looking back toward Tokyo Tower from the staircase photo spot in daylight https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tokyo-tower-zojo-ji-temple-rooftop-view.jpg Tokyo Tower rising above trees and a traditional temple rooftop near Zojo-ji https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/zojo-ji-temple-tokyo-tower-juxtaposition.jpg Zojo-ji Temple's traditional roof with Tokyo Tower rising directly behind it https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/akihabara-neon-arcades-night-aerial.jpg Aerial night view of Akihabara's neon-lit arcade buildings and train bridge https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gigo-arcade-building-akihabara-exterior.jpg Street-level view of the GiGO arcade building entrance in Akihabara https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/akihabara-arcade-racing-game-cabinets.jpg Row of racing arcade machines with lit-up seats inside an Akihabara arcade https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/akihabara-retro-game-shop-interior.jpg Shelves of retro game cartridges and CRT displays inside a backstreet Akihabara game shop https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/akihabara-arcade-cabinet-signage-interior.jpg Illuminated arcade game signage hanging inside a multi-storey Akihabara arcade https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ueno-ameyoko-backstreet-signage-night.jpg Crowds walking a narrow backstreet lined with illuminated signage near Ueno at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ameyoko-market-entrance-sign-ueno-night.jpg Ameyoko Market entrance sign lit up at night with a train passing on the tracks above https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ameyoko-izakaya-lanterns-under-tracks-ueno.jpg Diners seated at a lantern-lit izakaya stall beneath the train tracks in Ameyoko https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/teamlab-planets-floating-flower-garden.jpg Visitor sitting beneath a suspended garden of orchids reflected in the mirrored floor at TeamLab Planets https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/teamlab-planets-mirrored-light-installation.jpg Visitor inside a mirrored room of sparkling light strands at TeamLab Planets, Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/omakase-chef-torching-nigiri-counter.jpg Chef torching a piece of nigiri behind the counter during an omakase dinner in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/omakase-nigiri-course-plated-tokyo.jpg A course of nigiri sushi plated with pickled ginger during an omakase dinner in Tokyo https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/shinjuku-neon-skyline-night-full-circle.jpg Illuminated pachinko parlour billboards and neon skyline in Shinjuku at night https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/the-author-mark-the-map-819x1024.jpg mark and sarah in Peru https://markthemap.co.uk/japan-sim-card 2026-07-23T20:32:37+00:00 0.9 monthly https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/iphone-filming-mount-fuji-lake-kawaguchiko-japan-esim-scaled.jpg Hand holding an iPhone filming Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchiko in Japan using the video camera app. Best SIM card for Japan. https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mount-fuji-lake-kawaguchiko-autumn-boat-japan-1024x640.jpg Two people in a small boat on Lake Kawaguchiko with Mount Fuji and golden reed grasses in the foreground, Japan https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/woman-exploring-higashiyama-kyoto-japan-travel-1024x640.jpg Woman standing alone on a quiet historic street in Higashiyama, Kyoto, lined with traditional Japanese wooden shops and lanterns https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/airalo-esim-japan-20gb-data-30-days-checkout-541x1024.png Airalo app checkout screen showing a 20GB eSIM data plan for Japan valid for 30 days, priced at £19.50 https://markthemap.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/airalo-esim-japan-unlimited-data-30-days-checkout-540x1024.png Airalo app checkout screen showing an unlimited data eSIM plan for Japan valid for 30 days, priced at £56 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