Narita is a city in Chiba Prefecture approximately 60 kilometres east of Tokyo. It is home to Narita International Airport which is usually the closest most people come to visiting Narita itself. However if you have a layover at the airport before, after or between flights then a trip into Narita itself is a great way to pass the time. (more…)

When spending any time travelling in Japan, a Japan Rail Pass is a necessity. The savings that can be made are quite extraordinary if making several trips on the Shinkansen. A seven day pass just about pays for itself by doing a return trip from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka so any other trips you then make on the pass are a bonus. (more…)