The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Dates are a little later than first predicted.
If you need to take a train in Hokkaidō, chances are you'll pass through Sapporo Station, the door to Japan's northern island.
There's still time to enjoy the dance performances, fireworks, drones, projection-mapping — and beer, of course.
Let your hunger guide you — with a few tips from our own adventures up north.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, and more.
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Where to go and what to do along Japan's northernmost bullet-train route.
Smile Hotel is a cheap & cheerful hotel chain in Japan. Rooms are basic, but are otherwise a great option for private budget accommodation.
Ashinomaki is an ideal hotel for experiencing the traditional elements of Japan. In the hotel, you'll find hot springs, tea rooms, a stage, traditional Japanese music, and -- the most impressive of all -- samurai. Did you know? The hotel is …
Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto is a luxurious stay, with a touch of Ainu inspiration found in its decor and offered experiences. What’s the hotel like? You know what you're getting when staying at a Hoshino Resorts hotel: Local experiences, unique …
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
The Knot Hiroshima is a contemporary hotel in the heart of Hiroshima. It is very close to the main sights in Hiroshima and feels expensive without the price tag, although they do need to work on communication and banish their confusing token …
This Shinkansen line is smoking hot, and it might have something to do with the active volcano at the end of it.
This is the Shinkansen for lovers of history, hot springs, and cherry blossoms.
