When the hustle and bustle of Ueno, Shinjuku and other wards in central Tokyo get a bit overwhelming, flee to the sanctuary of Mitaka to the west. If you already have a Japan Rail Pass, you can simply hop on the nearest train to the Mitaka station for a wealth of ways to unwind and…
The Artist in Hotel rooms on the 31st floor make the Park Hotel Tokyo a must-visit luxury accommodation in the business district of Tokyo. Each room is custom-painted by different local artists, making each room a work of art. From the hallway to the ceiling, each room has unique aesthetic details that you must see…
Japan is known for cutting-edge technology and its record-breaking bullet trains. The Shinkansen, or bullet trains, are futuristic-looking trains that travel at about 300km/hr, or 200 mph. The easiest and most efficient way to get around is often by train. Tourists visiting multiple cities in Japan should get the Japan Rail Pass, or JR Pass,…
One of the best Japanese bucket list experiences a visitor can try is “henshin,” or the professional makeover into a Maiko or Geisha. We visited the popular studio AYA Gion in the historic Geisha District of Gion. This studio is in an authentic teahouse where Maikos once performed. Every thoughtful step of the complicated makeup…
We are all about getaways with the girls here at The Travel Women, but when it comes to trip planning the hardest step can be deciding where to go! Which places will have something for everyone and which places are timely for this year? Here are our 18 greatest getaways for 2018! 1. Norway:…
If seeing the famous Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park are at the top of your Kyoto bucket list, there is no better luxury accommodation than the Suiran, Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel, which is only a 10 minute walk away. The traditional Japanese style gardens and guestrooms are nestled under Japanese maple trees that turn…
