Nele van Hout

Nele (ネイラ) is an award-winning travel writer who has been exploring Japan extensively since 2018. She now spends several months each year in Japan creating in-depth, well-structured Japan itineraries, helping 3 million annual readers explore the country. So far, she has visited 26/47 prefectures, spoken at TBEX and been featured in major publications, including MSN, Good Housekeeping, and Metro. You can connect with her on her LinkedIn or read her full story here.

Japan in November 2026: Weather, Festivals, Travel Tips & More

red and yellow autumn foliage in november on shikoku japan

November is the best time to visit Japan. As the nights draw in, parks, gardens and forests across the country transform into a sea of …

Wondering where to stay in Takayama on your next trip to Japan? Find out the best areas and accommodation options below. The alpine city of …

Travelling in Japan is a lot easier with a stable internet connection for navigating the train system, translating menus and using your pre-planned Google Maps. …

Planning on visiting Kanazawa soon? This 2 day Kanazawa itinerary shows you the best route through the main highlights of the city. Kanazawa in Ishikawa …

Wondering where to stay in Kanazawa on your next trip to Japan? Find out the best areas and accommodation options below. Kanazawa is slowly getting …

When travelling along the Golden Route, Osaka can be a great base for a few days. Located not too far from Kyoto, Osaka is a …

Although most people will only know Hiroshima for its devastating nuclear disaster, this amazing city has so much to offer. Hiroshima and its locals are …