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Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
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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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7 Best Kyoto Winter Illuminations 2024–25
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
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Osaka in Autumn: 10 Places To Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
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Top 15 Spots for Autumn Leaves in All of Japan
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
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November 2024: Top Events Around Japan
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
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Guide To Seeing Geisha, Geiko, and Maiko in Kyoto
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
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Escape to Nara: Top Things To Do for a Dream Day Trip
Deer, more deer, and Buddha's nostril — Nara is just awesome.
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Don’t Miss Kansai’s Hottest Culture Festival in 2024
It's happening in Mie, until December.
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October 2024: Top Events Around Japan (Bumper Edition)
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
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Experience Rafting and Canyoning in Gunma
Gear up for adrenaline-pumping fun in the mountains.
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Exploring Sado Island: Sake, Sushi, and Granny-Powered Boats
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
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11 Accessible Hotels Around Japan
From hot-spring hotels to rooms with views of Mt. Fuji, we've got you covered.
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Nijō Autumn Harvest Festival 2024
Get ready for real and virtual autumn flowers at Kyoto's most iconic castle.
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Maple Leaves Forest at Kobe Municipal Arboretum
Discover Kobe’s Forest Botanical Garden this autumn for stunning foliage displays, guided Maple Walk tours, and the captivating “Lighting Up the Maple” illumination event.
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Osaka Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)
Warm up a chilly night before Christmas with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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Mineral Capital Osaka
If your winter needs a little sparkle, Mineral Capital Osaka is where you can browse and buy dazzling gems.
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Rurikō-in Temple Autumn Opening
Escape the madding crowds. Experience the serene beauty of Rurikō-in Temple during its autumn special viewing period.
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Himeji Castle Light-up
The event is free and will consist of LED lights, projection mapping, ball-shaped lanterns, and a water mirror.
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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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VISION GLAMPING Resort & Spa Yamanakako
Camp in style — with an air-conditioned tent, hot spring & views of Mt Fuji.
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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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Brunch at Nishiki Market in Kyoto
Start your day the right way -- with a delicious brunch in "Kyoto's kitchen", also known as …
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Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample …
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