Trip Planner To Japan

Above, the gardens of Kyoto's Nijo Castle.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Economic Times (from the Times of India) has a good article on planning a trip to Japan.

It begins with:

Culture, history, retail therapy, grief tourism ... Japan packs all this and more. ET tells you how to ensure a smooth, convenient trip to the country in any of the four seasons.

 I don't know what "grief tourism" is, but the article does contain some great tips on making a visit to Japan an enjoyable one.

One item caught my eye.  It is on the recommended trip duration.

According to the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), the ideal trip duration would be 6-7 days.

Personally, my trip durations in Japan tended to be about 9-12 days in length.  Maybe that's just me. Also, they say the spring or summer seasons are the best for visiting. Perhaps for some people, but the summers in Japan can be brutally hot and humid and not my cup of tea.  I prefer autumn or spring.

Despite some disagreements, it is a worthwhile article to read for some ideas.

To read the article, go here.