Kagoshima
Where to Stay in Yakushima: Anbo, Miyanoura & Star-Sky Stays
Where to stay in Yakushima: Miyanoura for port arrivals, Anbo for Jomon Sugi trekkers, or a quiet luxury resort for couples and the star sky.
Area Guide
Start here: complete where-to-stay guides for every area we cover.
Kagoshima
Where to Stay in Kagoshima: Station, Tenmonkan & Bay (2026)
Kagoshima-Chuo Station, Tenmonkan, or the waterfront? A practical area guide to choosing your base, with Sakurajima ferry tips and island-hub logistics.
Beppu
Where to Stay in Beppu: Hilltop Resort vs Onsen Town (2026)
Where to stay in Beppu: hilltop resort, station front, or Kannawa ryokan — honest comparison with access times, prices, and a 2-night case.
Kanazawa
Where to Stay in Kanazawa: Best Areas by Base (2026)
Station front or castle-town side? Practical guide to Kanazawa's best areas to stay, with hotel picks, bus and crab-season tips. Where to stay in Kanazawa.
Nagasaki
Where to Stay in Nagasaki: Best Areas by Base (2026)
Where to stay in Nagasaki: Station front for Shinkansen arrivals, Dejima/Chinatown for food on foot, or Minamiyamate/Oura for churches and atmosphere.
Kagawa
Where to Stay in Takamatsu: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
Where to stay in Takamatsu: compare Station, Port, and Chuo-dori bases with verified hotels for Naoshima ferries, udon, and honetsukidori.
Hakodate
Where to Stay in Hakodate: Best Areas by Base (2026)
Where to stay in Hakodate: compare the bayside/ropeway, Station front, and Goryokaku bases with verified hotels, prices, and access times.
Shimane
Shimane Two Day Itinerary Where to Stay Each Night
Shimane two day itinerary where to stay: night 1 in Matsue, night 2 in Izumo — hotel picks, transfer times and access from Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto.
Shimane
Where to Stay in Izumo: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
Where to stay in Izumo: compare the station area and Izumo Taisha front with verified hotel picks, transport times, and practical booking notes.
Shimane
Where to Stay in Matsue: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
Where to stay in Matsue: compare station-front hotels, castle-town ryokan and Lake Shinji lakeshore stays with walk times, bus access and price floors.
Shimane
Where to Stay in Shimane: Matsue, Izumo & Onsen Areas (2026)
Where to stay in Shimane: compare Matsue, Izumo, and Tamatsukuri Onsen with verified hotels, transit times, and a base-picking guide.
Hirosaki
Where to Stay in Hirosaki for Cherry Blossoms (2026)
Where to stay in Hirosaki for cherry blossoms: compare Station front, Dotemachi, and near-Park bases with verified hotels and festival timing.