Tag: japan
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What to see and do in Osaka when you don’t have much time
Osaka is a city that deserves several days to get to know it beyond the surface. Its blend of history, lively urban life and one of Japan’s best food scenes make it a very complete destination. However, many travellers can only visit it in passing, taking advantage of its excellent location and train and plane…
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The agency that takes you to China and Japan: ‘We use psychology to ensure people have their ideal trip.’
If there is one thing these two entrepreneurs have in common, it is that Asia has captured their hearts. With that as their starting point, they have just launched Asiahop, an online agency that plans personalised trips. A journalist by training, consultant and now entrepreneur. Diego Bergantiños’ journey reached a new milestone just a few…
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What it’s like to travel with Asiahop
Asiahop is a different kind of travel agency. We were officially founded in 2025, but we have been travelling and taking people to China and Japan for over 10 years. We have lived and worked in these two countries. We love their culture, their places, their people, their cuisine and their way of life. That’s…
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Castle routes in Japan
There are around 100 castles in Japan, most of which were built between the 15th and 17th centuries. Centres of political, military and administrative power, they have withstood civil wars, clan attacks, internal rebellions and devastating fires. During the turbulent Sengoku period, they offered defence and strategic control, and in the Edo period, they symbolised…
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Diary of a 15-day trip through Kyūshū
Irene and Pedro have traveled with Asiahop to the island of Kyūshū. This is their second trip to Japan. A few years ago they were in Tokyo and Kyoto and fell in love with the country, so they promised to come back to see other places beyond the traditional routes. When they contacted us they…
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How to use the Japan Rail Pass in 2025
One of the best options to move comfortably around Japan is to use the Japan Rail Pass, a pass that allows you to use all types of trains of the JR network (both Shinkansen and other types of trains) without having to pay for each ticket and, depending on your destinations, will allow you to…
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Introduction to ramen
At Asiahop, we’ve prepared this introduction to ramen (ラーメン) so you can learn the essentials before traveling to Japan and enjoy your culinary experiences to the fullest. Here, you’ll find a visual tour of the best types of ramen in Japan, accompanied by photographs. We also share the fascinating history of ramen, its traditional ingredients,…
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Basic Japanese vocabulary for traveling to Japan
One of the most frequently asked questions when planning a trip to Japan is whether you need to know Japanese to move around the country, and the short answer is that it is not necessary. Japan is very well prepared to receive tourists and it is possible to move around without complications, especially in the…
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How to Travel to Japan from Spain in 2025
Planning a trip to Japan from Spain? In this updated 2025 guide, we explain everything you need to know to organize your journey easily and safely. Do I need a visa to travel to Japan? Spanish citizens do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days in Japan. 🛂 Entry Requirements…
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Sapporo and the Snow Festival
Every February, the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido transforms into a kingdom of snow and ice with one of the most impressive winter events in the world: the Sapporo Snow Festival, or Sapporo Yuki Matsuri (さっぽろ雪まつり). This event has always been very popular among the Japanese, but in recent years, it has started to attract…