Japan with Takuma

Blog

Nagominoyado Hanagokoro Review: A Private Onsen Ryokan in Hakone's Gora
Hakone

Nagominoyado Hanagokoro Review: A Private Onsen Ryokan in Hakone's Gora

A small adults-only ryokan in Gora with 8 rooms, each with its own private outdoor bath. Here's what the onsen water is actually like — and why August in Hakone makes more sense than you'd expect.

How to Use an Onsen in Japan: A First-Timer's Guide
onsen

How to Use an Onsen in Japan: A First-Timer's Guide

A certified Onsen Sommelier's guide to using a Japanese hot spring properly — including the five bathing principles.

Yokohama Nightlife: A Local Guide to Noge
Yokohama

Yokohama Nightlife: A Local Guide to Noge

Noge is where Yokohama locals actually drink — narrow streets, cheap highballs, and izakayas that haven't changed in decades. Here's how to do it right.

Custom Guide vs. Guidebook vs. Guided Tour: How to Plan a Day Trip in Japan
Product

Custom Guide vs. Guidebook vs. Guided Tour: How to Plan a Day Trip in Japan

Guidebook, guided tour, or custom itinerary? An honest breakdown to help you figure out which one fits your day trip in Kanagawa.

What's Inside a Japan with Takuma Itinerary?
Product

What's Inside a Japan with Takuma Itinerary?

A look at exactly what you get when you order a personalized Kanagawa day trip — and why it's built differently from anything you'd find on Google.

Yokohama Day Trip from Tokyo: What to See, Eat, and Do
Yokohama

Yokohama Day Trip from Tokyo: What to See, Eat, and Do

From Chinatown to the waterfront, here's how to spend a perfect day in Yokohama — Tokyo's stylish neighbor just 30 minutes away.