Let your hunger guide you — with a few tips from our own adventures up north.
Top Picks
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Where To Find the Best Lavender Fields in Japan
From Hokkaidō to Mount Fuji and more — go frolic in the flowers.
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The Best Way To See the Kyoto Bamboo Forest
And what else to do in the area, with expert tips from a local guide.
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Awestruck: 18 Natural Wonders To See in Japan
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
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Explore Amanohashidate — Kyoto’s Summer Getaway
This is one of Japan's "Three Great Views" — for good reason.
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July 2025: Top Summer Events Around Japan
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—two of Japan's most famous festivals.
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11 Best Summer Festivals and Events in Osaka
Water, light, and fierce love deities combine for a fantastic line-up.
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International Musicians Touring Japan in 2025 and 2026
The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish—and more.
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10 Ways To Spend a Rainy Day in Osaka
Explore retro shopping streets, a legendary hot-spring theme park, and museums galore.
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New Shikoku Bus Pass Allows Discounted Travel
The highway-bus pass is available to non-Japanese passport holders.
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Ultimate Guide to Fukuoka
Slurp up some of the best ramen in Japan, and see what else "the city of two halves" has to offer.
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5 Things To Do in Shinsekai — Osaka’s Retro Town
Old-school arcades, Japanese knives, and the lucky Billiken await.
Events
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Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival
One of Japan's most famous, with approximately 7000 fireworks launched in a competition format.
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Tōji Temple Flea Market
Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.
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Kawaguchiko Lavender Herb Festival
This Mount Fuji town will celebrate more than 100,000 lavender shrubs. What happens? This is the time of year when the town of Fujikawaguchiko gets a brush of purple over its landscape. Taking …
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Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2025
A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.
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Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Fireworks
From sacred shrine illuminations to fierce pyrotechnic showdowns, each fireworks display tells a story. It all culminates in a dazzling 30-minute finale on 23 July.
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Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival
Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!
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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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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 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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Tours & Tickets
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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