try to visit as many onsens as possible, it was one of the best experiences i had in japan! there is nothing like soaking in hot water after walking around in the city all day - and it only costs 3-5€. if you've never been to an onsen you should look up a tutorial beforehand, because there are some rules that are important to know. i also suggest visiting an onsen in the city center for your first time, because they are used to tourists and are more likely to have english signs. i linked an article with some onsens in tokyo, i hope you try one and have an amazing time in japan!
Oct 2, 2024
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Please take cash with you! There were lots of izakayas and restaurants i went to in Osaka, which only took cash. Depending on how long you will be there, do get a suica for transport. There is a special one for tourists. Do download a language pack on your phone to help with translations. Common Japanese phrases will get you a long way. And do go off the beaten path, there are simply so many gems there.
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Main attractions
- Tsukiji Market
- TeamLabs Planets
- Meiji & Gotokuji Shrines
- Ghibli Museum
- Everything in Shibuya esp. Big Echo Karaoke
Asakusa
- Kappabashi Hondori St
- Sensoji Temple
- Pure’s Sound Market
- Koko Restaurant (very hole in the wall izakaya run by an elderly couple - come prepared with a translator app)
Shimokitazawa
- Vintage shopping
- Umeboshi Bar (linked)
- Naruto taiyaki
Stay: almond hostel & café.
- One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Very cosy, safe and women-friendly.
Sep 12, 2024
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Boiling hot evry time, has a wood sauna, super clean, nice owners. Has minoh beer
Feb 8, 2024
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is a japanese magazine about art, design and travel. i mostly read the photography articles and haven't had time to check out their other stuff, but those alone are really cool :) definitely worth a read if you're into japanese culture
Sep 30, 2024
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Hey there, here are some cool things to do in berlin that are not too touristy :)
Activities
~ Herzberg Golf (really pretty minigolf place in Neukölln, if you go in the evening the lights are amazing)
~ Prachtwerk Neukölln (small venue where local artists perform)
~ Berlinische Galerie (museum for modern art in a nice neighborhood)
~ Tempelhofer Feld (used to be an airport, now its just a giant field where you can skate, picknick or just walk around - i think you can rent skates or bikes there, not sure tho)
~ Humboldt Forum (art museum in an old castle, very impressive structure and they have changing exhibitions - this one is not very unknown but worth a visit)
Food
~ La Maison (french bakery in Kreuzberg, a little hipstery but they have amazing pastries!)
~ La Bolognina (handmade pasta, very delicious :))
~ La femme (turkish cuisine, they have multiple restaurants in berlin - the food is heavenly, especially the pide)
~ Sahara Imbiss (for a quick snack, sahara has amazing falafel/halloumi etc. for 4-5€)
Bars
~ Villa Neukölln (cocktails and sometimes livemusic, can get pretty crowded tho so come early)
~ Zum starken August (amazing interior, they have good cocktails and sometimes burlesque performances)
I think thats it for now, hope you have a nice time in berlin :)
Sep 16, 2024
sitting on my balcony in the autumn sun while listening to this song - perfection
Oct 18, 2024