The Boutique Japan Blog

The town of Onomichi, located in Japan’s charming Setouchi (Inland Sea) region, is a wonderful destination for travelers who love…

If you’re planning a short trip and have 5 days in Japan, here are some travel tips and suggestions to…

A unique 9-day Japan itinerary featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, and the beautiful Izu Peninsula in the Japanese countryside. Length Price Dates…

If you’re the type of traveler who seeks out unique, non-touristy places, this short list of our favorite off-the-beaten-path Japan…

If you’re traveling to Japan, it can be quite helpful to learn at least a few key points when it…

To help in your Japan trip planning, and complement your online research, we’ve compiled a short list of the very…

The small mountaintop Buddhist community of Mount Koya (Koyasan) is one of Japan’s most magical, if increasingly popular, destinations and…

As you prepare for your Japan trip, you’re probably curious about money in Japan, how much yen you might need,…

If you’re planning on eating sushi during your trip to Japan, make sure to keep this simple but essential sushi…

Ramen lovers thrive on seeking out new and obscure ramen shops, but it would be a mistake to overlook the…

Despite the fact that it’s a remarkably modern country, when it comes to Wi-Fi in Japan staying connected is often…

Travel insurance is not a fun topic for most people, but it is important and we always recommend comprehensive trip…