<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Japansophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japansophy]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:17:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.japansophy.com/de/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Wo übernachten in Kobe, Japan: die besten Gegenden &#38; Hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kobe wird als Basis in Kansai immer noch weitgehend übersehen, aber Touristen werden langsam auf den Charme, die Bequemlichkeit und (oft günstigere) Unterkunft der Stadt aufmerksam. Es ist eine großartige Wahl – besonders, wenn man eine kleinere Stadt mit viel lokalerem Flair erleben möchte.
Wir haben in mehreren Vierteln von Kobe gelebt und hier müsst du uns vertrauen: Das, was du wählst, kann einen riesigen Unterschied für deinen Aufenthalt machen. Lesen Sie weiter für unsere Tipps]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/wo-%C3%BCbernachten-in-kobe-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aafc03d1e6cb38e3741ad51</guid><category><![CDATA[Städte und Regionen]]></category><category><![CDATA[Unterkunft]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:52:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_781f9dbfdebf42dd8eb5c75d51ba77ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_680,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Cruise Port: alles, was du für deine Japan-Kreuzfahrt 2026/27 wissen müsst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legt dein Kreuzfahrtschiff in Kobe an? Unser Guide liefert dir alle praktischen Fakten für einen perfekten Landgang: von den beiden Terminals über den schnellen Transfer ins Zentrum mit dem Port Liner bis hin zu realistischen Ausflugszielen. Erfahre, ob sich ein Tagestrip nach Kyoto zeitlich wirklich lohnt, welche Highlights Kobe selbst bereithält – von Rindfleisch über Onsen bis zur Seilbahn – und wie du das Beste aus deinem Stopp in Kansai herausholst. Praktisch, ehrlich und erprobt!]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/kobe-kreuzfahrthafen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aafd8add408d9f2309eaa7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Kreuzfahrten]]></category><category><![CDATA[Städte und Regionen]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:51:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_1c2940a005e84d3dabc5446a7af32767~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Port Tower – lohnt es sich, ihn 2026 zu besuchen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frisch renoviert und mit neuem Rooftop-Deck: Der markante rote Kobe Port Tower ist zurück! Wir verraten dir, warum sich der Ausblick zwischen Rokko-Bergen und Hafenbucht wirklich lohnt und was du bei Tickets und Zeitfenstern beachten musst.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/kobe-port-tower-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab000b9096817664f880a97</guid><category><![CDATA[Sehenswürdigkeiten]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:50:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_21260887e3574ea6b396117480987b83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meriken Park: Kobes ikonische Uferpromenade nicht verpassen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Der Meriken Park ist das Herzstück an Kobes Uferpromenade! Vom legendären roten Port Tower über das BE KOBE-Monument bis zu überraschenden Museen: Wir zeigen dir, wie du am besten anreist, welche Fotospots sich lohnen und wann das Licht am schönsten ist.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/meriken-park-kobe-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab0e1e75f63623f5702d11a</guid><category><![CDATA[Sehenswürdigkeiten]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6737daef67d841ff998e5e40f112748a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe Nunobiki-Kräutergärten und Seilbahn: Der ultimative Guide für 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spektakuläre Aussichten, duftende Pflanzen und pure Entschleunigung: Die Nunobiki-Kräutergärten samt Panorama-Seilbahn gehören zu den schönsten Highlights in Kobe! Schwebe in modernen Gondeln über die Bucht, entdecke zwölf liebevoll gestaltete Gartenbereiche, entspanne in Hängematten und wandere an rauschenden Wasserfällen vorbei zurück ins Tal. In unserem Guide für 2026 findest du alle Infos zu Tickets, Preisen, Anreise ab Osaka oder Kyoto sowie Insidertipps für deinen perfekten Ausflug.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/kobe-nunobiki-kraeutergaerten-und-seilbahn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab1492f000ed9731d52ff95</guid><category><![CDATA[Sehenswürdigkeiten]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_7a5be040af6949e5a50c2c0ca629b47e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flughafen Kobe Japan: Der Kansai-Flughafen, von dem du vielleicht noch nie gehört hast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flughafen Kobe oft übersehen wird, da Osaka nicht nur einen, sondern zwei eigene Unternehmen hat. Aber der Flughafen Kobe ist ein sehr praktischer Inlandsknotenpunkt als Basis für ANA und mehrere Billigfluggesellschaften und sehr gut an die restliche Verkehrsinfrastruktur Kansais angebunden, was ihn zu einer günstigen und bequemen Option für Reisen durch Japan macht. Der Flughafen Kobe ist auch besonders interessant für Kreuzfahrtpassagiere in Japan, da das Kobe Cruise Terminal nur eine kurze, d]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/flughafen-kobe-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab21def5250945e9d35d215</guid><category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_2885c9387e2a49d49a136265b5b87cb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arima Onsen: Japans ältestes Thermalquellen-Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eintauchen in Japans älteste Thermalquellen: Arima Onsen liegt nur einen Katzensprung von Kobe und Osaka entfernt und verzaubert mit traditionellem Flair, magischen Ryokan und einzigartigen Heilquellen. Hier erfährst du alles für deinen perfekten Trip!]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/arima-onsen-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab5341bbde2f719b4da8c8c</guid><category><![CDATA[Städte und Regionen]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_030646bd4e054b5a9290422f0ef0a979~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sehenswürdigkeiten &#38; Highlights in Kobe, Japan: Der ultimative Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Als langjährige Bewohner von Kobe kennen wir die Stadt sehr gut. Hier sind unsere Top 25 Dinge, die man in Kobe, Japan, sehen und tun sollte: von Wasserfällen und Seilbahnen bis hin zu Tempeln und Schreinen; von japanischen Gärten bis Chinatown. Erkunden Sie eine der schönsten und kosmopolitischen Städte Japans als Tagesausflug von Osaka, als Ihr Zentrum in Kansai oder als Kreuzfahrthafen.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/de/post/kobe-japan-ultimative-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab400e5f97d8896977887af</guid><category><![CDATA[Sehenswürdigkeiten]]></category><category><![CDATA[Städte und Regionen]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_da8bee02d7a741ea84efa98c2d9b725a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to see and do in Kobe city, Japan - the definitive list]]></title><description><![CDATA[As long-term residents of Kobe, we know the city very well. Here are our top 25 things to see and do in Kobe, Japan: from waterfalls and ropeways, to temples and shrines; from Japanese gardens to Chinatown. Explore one of Japan's most beautiful, cosmopolitan cities as a day trip from Osaka, as your hub in Kansai, or as a cruise port.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/what-to-see-and-do-in-kobe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694a82a3e77310757c2f1b47</guid><category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kansai]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:38:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_da8bee02d7a741ea84efa98c2d9b725a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best time of year to visit Japan? Here's our all-season guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[After three decades living in, visiting, and traveling across Japan, I can tell you this: the question "when is the best time to visit Japan?" has a real answer. Late autumn - October through early December - genuinely offers the best combination of weather, manageable crowds, and natural beauty. But your best time might be different, and that's what this guide is for. Having seen every season myself, I'll break down what each season actually offers and how to plan accordingly]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/the-best-time-to-visit-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68458172e0f98f52e29b24bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Practical info]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:44:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_13d34904219143d3b47f406de747fa71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_820,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo 72-Hour Metro Pass vs. Suica: Which One Saves You More?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standing at a Tokyo ticket machine, confused about passes? A Tokyo 72-hour metro pass might be your answer. For most tourists making multiple subway trips across different neighborhoods, it's cheaper &#38; simpler than buying individual tickets and beats Suica too. We break down the real costs (spoiler: if you're making 4+ trips a day, the pass pays for itself), compare all available passes, and show you exactly where to buy.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/tokyo-metro-pass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6845aa0214f5ed1121818da1</guid><category><![CDATA[Practical info]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kanto]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:44:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_7a566ee1da3f4cd2a5c7c3c857ce2c1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best romantic honeymoon destinations in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are our top tips for romantic destinations for your Japan honeymoon trip. Book a few nights in these newly-wed hotspots in addition to your Tokyo-Osaka-Kyoto itinerary to escape the crowds, experience real Japanese history, nature and culture, and unwind together in more peaceful surroundings. Our guide includes the best time of year to visit each destination as well as hotel and ryokan recommendations for the ultimate romantic getaway.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/best-japan-honeymoon-destinations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9bfa9b950c73fdcf7ca3ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:10:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4353384765743867474249~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to plan the ultimate Japan honeymoon itinerary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a honeymoon in Japan can be daunting. This trip of a lifetime has to be perfect for you, so the Japan honeymoon itineraries you'll find online aren't gonna work. We've been planning Japan trips for ourselves, friends and tour groups for 30+ years and tell you exactly how, step-by-step, you can plan your own honeymoon in Japan: from booking flights and accommodation, to budgeting and planning the perfect itinerary, with all our insider tips and tricks]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/plan-your-japan-honeymoon-itinerary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a983746f6004de599c7debd</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4d734d4953414965385177~mv2_d_6498_4480_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best time to visit Japan for a honeymoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time your Japan honeymoon just right for the perfect trip you'll remember forever for all the right reasons. Get the timing wrong and your romantic getaway as newlyweds will leave you feeling stressed rather than loved-up. Our guide describes the best seasons to visit Japan for a honeymoon and why some times of year are not ideal.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/japan-honeymoon-best-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a97fb71768bea4a8577928b</guid><category><![CDATA[Practical info]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:05:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_04175d28304e4e9eb836d1b08a9c707a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_670,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transferring Between Haneda and Narita: how to travel between Tokyo's two airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arriving into Narita and transferring immediately to a domestic flight from Haneda? The two airports are a good 80 kilometres away from each other and you'll need 4-5 hours for the transfer. Here is everything you need to know about transferring between Narita and Haneda, what options are available, what it will costs and how long it will take.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/transferring-between-haneda-and-narita</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a918a468739c58a868ccee5</guid><category><![CDATA[Practical info]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:22:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_91a3d31c9f98457490394d9b5781113e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo to Osaka/Kyoto: should you fly or take the bullet train?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheaper airline tickets between Tokyo and Osaka might tempt you into thinking it's better to fly than to take the bullet train. But taking the plane might end up costing you more time and more money. Here's why we think the Shinkansen is a much better choice: more convenient, more comfortable, more flexible and more fun!]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/tokyo-to-osaka-bullet-train-or-fly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f0a446e0678c59a4f8170</guid><category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category><category><![CDATA[Practical info]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:05:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_ba498ffc3c304472ad486a06f3b7925e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo Haneda vs Narita: which Tokyo airport should you fly into in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which Tokyo airport is better - Narita or Haneda? Having flown into and out of both countless times over the last 30 years, we do usually prefer Haneda for it's comparative proximity to central Tokyo. But under certain circumstances, Narita wins every time. Read our guide before you book to find out which Tokyo airport is best for your Japan trip.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/airports-in-japan-haneda-vs-narita</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684456440dba6b78c4b45d88</guid><category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Practical info]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:44:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_13c52a4d64cc4da4985580c46ff606ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_699,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakone Open Air Museum: is it worth your time in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hakone Open-Air Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum with a collection of sculptures and art that will enthrall visitors of all ages. But doing the museum and the entrance fee justice takes an investment of several hours out of your day in Hakone. Is it worth it? Here's our take as repeat visitors, why our kids love it and when to give it a miss.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/hakone-open-air-museum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a89a338d586cd2fd663d9ec</guid><category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:19:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_644db888702043c8a529f086e4e1348a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_743,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakone FreePass: is it worth it in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hakone FreePass discount ticket is your gateway to the Hakone National Park, offering discounts on many attractions as well as travel to Hakone from Tokyo and unlimited transport within Hakone. We have the answers to all of your questions about this ticket. Find out if it's worth it for your Hakone trip.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/hakone-freepass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8871966e0b89a9217bc567</guid><category><![CDATA[Transport]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3ed229e93eea4f6ebe16757dd863946c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakone day trip from Tokyo: 1-day itinerary (Hakone loop) and how to get there]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hakone is one of the most rewarding day trips you can make from Tokyo but it's essential that you do it right and plan your itinerary carefully. As repeat visitors to this beautiful part of Japan, we've put together a (flexible) one-day itinerary to make sure you make the most of your day in Hakone with all the highlights. We've tips on where to eat, how best to get from A to B, where to get the best views and of course the fastest, cheapest and most direct ways from Tokyo to Hakone.]]></description><link>https://www.japansophy.com/post/hakone-day-trip-from-tokyo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85c513dc2d5ce90c98a80a</guid><category><![CDATA[Destinations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Itineraries]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:42:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dafb1_0220951500934105aa9b5a909b1c2b2a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>