Oops! Japan #28 — You’ll Regret Skipping Rest Days （休養日なしは後悔のもと）Why Even Magical Japan Can Wear You Down

 

Oops! Japan #28 — You’ll Regret Skipping Rest Days

（休養日なしは後悔のもと）Why Even Magical Japan Can Wear You Down

English:

Just came back from a 9-day Japan trip and feeling… wrecked? You’re not alone.

One Reddit traveler shared how they packed their itinerary wall-to-wall with sights, food, and shopping — but forgot one thing: A day to do nothing.

“I didn’t plan any rest day. I just kept going around and now I’m exhausted. Legs sore, eyes half-closed. I had to spend two days back home hibernating.”

Even others chimed in:

“I’d extend this to any trip longer than 7 days. Japan is magical — but physically draining.”

“Next time, I’ll book a day at an onsen town or just sleep in and stroll slowly.”

What counts as a rest day?

Not sitting in a café between activities. A true rest day means:

No sightseeing

No strict plans

Maybe a nice hot bath or a nap

Staying in the hotel or exploring slowly around your base area

Where to rest?

Try a sento or onsen — even city ones like in Osaka

Book a hotel with good amenities or views

Pick one slow day in the middle of your trip

Travel burnout is real — especially in a country with so much to see. Take care of your body so you can enjoy the rest.

日本語の補足：

日本旅行を詰め込みすぎると、最後にどっと疲れが出ます。

移動、観光、グルメ、買い物を毎日続けると、体力がもたない

「カフェで一息」は休憩ではなく、**本当の“休養日”**を入れるのがポイント

休養日とは：

あえて観光しない日

温泉や銭湯にゆったり入る

ホテルで昼寝や読書

近くをのんびり散歩程度にする

無理のない旅こそ、最高の旅です。

Next up:

Oops! Japan #29 — Pokémon Manholes and Other Hidden Quests From hot sand spas in Kyushu to Eevee on the streets — Japan’s side quests are worth the detour.

次回予告： Oops! Japan #29 — ポケふたと“寄り道クエスト”のすすめ 温泉地でポケモンマンホールを探せ!? 日本の“隠れ観光”にワクワク！