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If you’re going to be in Japan for a week or longer, the Japan Rail Pass is a must-have. The pass is available for 7, 14, or 21 days, but you must purchase it before traveling to Japan, as it is only available to overseas tourists. Fortunately, the process of buying a Japan Rail Pass […]
During my time in Kyoto, Japan, I stayed at the Sakura Terrace Kyoto hotel for four nights. It was a gem of a value hotel. The rate for the hotel when I was there in January was just over $50 per night for every night except for one, which was $85. I had a free […]
While Kyoto might not have as robust of a craft beer scene as Tokyo, there are still a few good craft beer bars to be found in the city. Here is my guide to the best craft beer in Kyoto. Bungalow While Bungalow may only have 10 taps, what it lacks in quantity, it makes […]
My second day in Kyoto would be just as ambitious as the first. With only two full days to explore the city, I wanted to see as much as I could. Upon leaving the hotel, I headed to the train station, or more accurately, the bus station behind the train station. I got on a bus […]
I began my trip to Kyoto by visiting the Imperial Palace, the home of Japan’s Imperial Family until 1868. Kyoto’s subway system is not 100% comprehensive, but it can at least get you fairly close to the more central sights. An all-day pass is 600 yen, which is the better deal if you ride it […]
In December 2014 & January 2015, I took a trip around the world to the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, and Japan, thanks to US Airways’ wonderfully lax routing rules on their award redemptions. I flew from San Francisco to London on British Airways in First Class, spent an evening in the city, then […]
Welcome to this month’s roundup of my favorite Instagram posts from January 2015. I spent the first half of the month in Japan, so most of my photos are from that trip. View this post on Instagram Mmm… Ramen… A post shared by Jonathan Sacks (@everybodyhatesatourist) on Jan 2, 2015 at 6:00am PST I ate […]
