JAPAN’S BEST is the ideal travel guide to this extraordinary country. Written by a travel writer and big Japan-nut it explores key DESTINATIONS; suggests ITINERARIES; details dozens of SIGHTS and ACTIVITIES. All content (200+ points-of-interest/330+ pics) is original and independent; no recommendations are ads!
First release: April 2023. Latest update: November 2024.
JAPAN’S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key REGIONS and DESTINATIONS to provide perfect orientation.
A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then offers a couple of key country-wide tours as well as a selection of in-depth regional tours that go off-the-beaten-track. Also here are two single-day itineraries that explore Tokyo and Koyoto.
The app’s next section, INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES, gives you the heads-up on various topics, so if you’re keen to explore the country’s GARDENS; planning some HIKING; or want to know all about TRADITIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS, then you might just dive straight into the app here.
Other categories include ART & DESIGN; BEACHES & SURFING; HISTORY, CASTLES & MUSEUMS; KIDS & FAMILIES; MANGA & ANIME; HOT SPRINGS; SKIING; SPECTATOR SPORTS; THEATRE.
Finally, the app provides useful general advice on RESTAURANTS & JAPANESE FOOD; DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE; ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING to make sure your bags are bulging when you leave!
The Author
Craig McLachlan has seen more of Japan than just about anyone! He’s walked the 3200km length of the country; summited all 21 of its 3000m peaks; and hiked the 1400km route around the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku. He’s written several books about all this as well as apps on New Zealand and the Cook Islands for TouchScreenTravels.
Craig also loves to sit in the sauna at his local sentō (bath-house) in Osaka watching the sumō on TV with neighbourhood buddies... The best bouts are on between 5 and 6pm!