Real castle moats, pagodas, and other prime viewing spots across the country.
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Featuring castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
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Kyoto in Bloom: 16 Breathtaking Cherry Blossom Spots
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
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2026 Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast — Updated
A few more small changes — here's when to see sakura around the country.
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February 2026: Top Events Around Japan
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
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5 Lesser-Known Shinkansen Stops from Tokyo to Kyūshū
And how to book your seats easily online.
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Japan’s 9 Best Winter Festivals: Naked Men and People-Flinging
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
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January 2027: Top Events Around Japan
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres.
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Day Trip From Kyoto To Lake Biwa — Complete Guide
Full itinerary with transport, lunch, and sightseeing options. We focus on Hikone.
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Top 10 Picks for Osaka Winter Illuminations 2025–26
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
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December 2026: Top Events Around Japan
Massive quantities of ramen, a marathon, and winter illuminations — plus New Year celebrations.
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7 Best Kyoto Winter Illuminations 2025–26
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
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Osaka in Autumn: 12 Places To Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
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How To Use “Platt Kodama” To Save on the Bullet Train
A Shinkansen hack you need to know about.
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15 Perfect Spots for Autumn Leaves Across Japan
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in the country.
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Japan Fall Foliage Forecast 2025 — Updated
Dates are a little later than first predicted.
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Where To See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
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Osaka March Grand Sumo Tournament
★ Staff recommendationSee Japan's top wrestlers have a go at it in Osaka.
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Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026
Stunning blossoms, illuminations, music, and more await at this top spring event.
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Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival
Magical, candle-lit hollowed out snow mounds, rice wine, and daifuku (rice cakes). What's not to love?
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Ouchijuku Snow Festival
There's competitive soba noodle-eating and handmade snow lanterns to look forward to.
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Ashikaga Flower Park Illuminations 2025
Visit one of the best illuminations in Japan and relive the wonder of the spring wisteria.
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Shizuoka City Winter Illuminations
Shizuoka’s biggest winter illuminations stretch nearly 500 meters along Aoba Symbol Road.
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Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai showcases the beauty of Sakai. Easy transport links to Namba and beyond.
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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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Brunch at Nishiki Market in Kyoto
Start your day the right way -- with a delicious brunch in "Kyoto's kitchen", also known as …
KyotoExperience Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Dive into Japanese history with a traditional tea ceremony, together with a visit to Byōdōin …
KyotoGo Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample …
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