Aharen Beach on Tokashiki Island, Okinawa.
A shinkansen (bullet train) station.
A guest room at a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn).
5. Hotels
Did you know that the oldest hotel in the world is in Japan? Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the different types of accommodations available in Japan! They cover all price ranges and styles: Internet cafes, capsule hotels, hostels, business hotels, luxury hotels, as well as traditional Japanese options like ryokan, minshuku, and shukubo! They even mention love hotels…
Topics Covered:
Manga Cafes/Internet Cafes
Hostels
Capsule Hotels
Business Hotels
Luxury Hotels
Traditional Accommodations: Ryokan (Inn)— Minshuku (Bed and Breakfast) — Shukubo (Temple Lodging)
Love Hotels
How to Book
4. Airports
Join Jason and Paul as they discuss the airports of Japan! This episode focuses on the history of Haneda and Narita airports and what they are like today.
Topics Covered:
Main International Airports: Narita Int’l Airport — Haneda Airport
Regional Airports: Kansai Int’l Airport (Osaka) — Chubu Centrair Int’l Airport (Nagoya) — New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) — Naha Airport (Okinawa) — Fukuoka Airport (Kyushu)
History
Narita Int’l Airport: Transportation to/from (Narita Express, JR Sobu Line, Keisei Skyliner, Keisei Limited Express) — Entertainment — Lodging
Haneda Airport: Entertainment — Lodging
Tips: Getting Through Customs — Security — Leaving the Airport
1. Planning
Have you ever thought about going to Japan? Don’t know where to start? Join Jason and Paul as they discuss all the things to consider when planning a trip to Japan!
Topics Covered:
Time of year
Passport
Booking a flight
Booking hotels
Pocket Wifi (Affiliate link)
JR Pass (Affiliate link)
Events
Restaurants
Money
Language
Etiquette
Packing