Handy information on your travel options between the two cities.
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Each of these traditions offers a unique window into Japan's geisha culture.
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Buying Tickets to Universal Studios Japan: Types and Discounts
What type of pass is actually best?
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Team Picks: Our Favorite Events in Japan
Festivals of ice, fire, music, light and more.
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Things to Do in Shirahama: Beaches, Onsen, and Sunsets
Spend a few days recharging in welcoming Wakayama Prefecture.
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10-Day Japan Itinerary: Walking the Nakasendō and Kumano Kodō
There’s so much to see in Japan beyond the default Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka itinerary. I’ve explored and hiked all …
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Bloomin’ Brilliant Fireworks Across Japan
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August 2026: Top Events in Japan
A month of fireworks, fire festivals, traditional dance parades, and more.
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The Nanki-Shirahama Airport Survival Guide
What to know about Wakayama's only airport — the gateway to Shirahama's beach paradise.
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Kyoto to Tokyo: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways to Get There in 2026
The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus, and more.
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6 Things to Do in Rinku Town — Near Kansai Airport
Sunset views, sumo, and hot springs — just one stop from KIX.
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5 of Japan’s Most “Undertouristed” Prefectures
Beyond the busy routes lie pristine coastlines, castle towns, mountain shrines and more.
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Ghibli Park in Nagoya — Tickets and Everything Else To Know
Updated with the latest ticketing tips.
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The Kyoto Nintendo Museum: Everything You Need To Know
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets — and what to do when you're there.
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Events
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Katakai Fireworks Festival
Experience the world’s largest firework and over 15,000 fireworks lighting up the sky across two spectacular nights.
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Seto Pottery Fair
Seto is synonymous with ceramics. Browse handmade wares with gorgeous glazes at the Seto Pottery Fair, Japan's largest ceramics fair.
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Niigata Odori Geisha Performance
Watch Niigata's remaining geisha perform traditional musical and dance pieces.
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Moms’ Coffee Break: A Free Online Meetup for Moms in Japan
No agenda, no parenting advice, and nothing to prepare.
10:30am – 11:20amFree
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
Luxury-lite, done right, on the river. One of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in.
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis …
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Hotel Épinard Nasu
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. …
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