The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The JR Pass is a 1 week pass that allows unlimited travel on Japan Rail lines throughout the country. This ticket is extraordinarily good value. *Restrictions: Can only be purchased by temporary visitor visa holders not already in Japan.
We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!
For a small town in central Japan, Karuizawa is about as posh as you can get. This town at the foot of Mount Asama was made famous in the Meiji period as a summer escape for European traders and diplomats, and it still relies on this historic …
