May 15, 2020
What’s on your Japan bucket list? Are you eager to sample street food in Osaka? Climb to the top of Mount Fuji? Host a glass in one of the Golden Gai bars of Tokyo?
Maybe you don’t know where to start. That’s completely understandable. Japan doesn’t lack in must-do activities! And everyone’s Japan bucket list is going to be a little bit different…
For some travel inspiration, check out our Japan bucket list. Or, better yet, work with Project Expedition to build your own personalized bucket list.
Are you a foodie solo traveler? A honeymooner into museums? Your travel style is unique.
When we travel we love to eat, explore culture, discover hidden gems, and find some time for relaxation.
Food is important. Like...it’s 99% of the reason we love to travel. So, we made sure that our Japan bucket list focused on food! we gave tons of great suggestions, including:
Exploring the Kuromon Ichiba Market (Osaka)
Osaka is known as Japan’s kitchen. The Kuromon Ichiba market is known as Osaka’s kitchen.
Eating okonomiyaki at the restaurant Fue (Osaka)
Eating well—and often—in Osaka is a priority. Japan’s kitchen offers a wealth of restaurants! So where to go? Our suggestion is to eat at Fue, which is a family-owned hole-in-the-wall. Ordering the okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), which is one of the dishes Osaka is best known for making.
How to make Gyuudon (beef broth bowl) at home
Our Japan trip is a dream for the moment. So we made sure to include ways to enjoy Japan at home!
Gyuudon is “one of the most underrated soul food dishes in Japan” and not too hard to make. Here is an easy recipe so that you can enjoy a taste of Japan from your home kitchen.
You won’t lack for choice when it comes to museums in Tokyo. Because we love museums and art—and can’t resist a spectacular view—we recommend the Mori Art Museum.
Why? Not only does the museum have a fantastic collection of contemporary art, but you can also access a pretty stunning, 360-view of Tokyo itself…
We settled in with some of our favorite Japanese snacks and enjoyed an expertly made virtual tour of the museum!
Because our dream Japan trip includes plenty of hidden gems, you should visit Zushi Beach.
About ninety minutes from Tokyo by train, this sandy spot has it all—paddle-boarding, romantic beach walks, and plenty of historic sites to check out in nearby Kamakura.
While in the area, visit Blue Moon Zushi for some great live tunes.
Relax your shoulders. Unclench your jaw. Imagine yourself sinking into the steamy bliss of a Japanese hot spring…
We recommend visiting onsens (hot springs) in the town of Arima, near Kobe. Here, we suggest hiking to the nearby Mt. Ochiba, then relaxing in one of Arima’s man onsens.
And if you need a dose of relaxation *now*, you can try running a bubble bath and indulging in this virtual reality onsen experience.
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