The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Neon-lit Osaka will shine even brighter during the holiday season.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Have your bags sent from the airport to your accommodation for easier, hands-free travel. A global baggage porting service will handle everything for you, leaving you to enjoy your time in Japan.
Pre-book your tickets to teamLab's latest creation and glide on in to explore their interactive illuminations, all inspired by nature.
Give yourself the James Bond experience with a visit to the movie-famous Battleship Island, just off the coast of Nagasaki. Once home to over 5000 people, it's now an abandoned ruin and visitors are finally allowed to explore.
Get up close to Mt. Fuji, Japan's most famous symbol and highest mountain.
Nagano is far more than just a skiing destination, and this tour proves it. From sacred sites to bathing snow monkeys, sake tasting and local delicacies, experience the best this snowy prefecture has to offer.
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Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample tasty Japanese pub-style food, and wash it down with your choice of drinks, from sake to umeshu and beer — all in the company of a knowledgeable guide!
Dive into Japanese history with a traditional tea ceremony, together with a visit to Byōdōin Temple -- made famous on the 10-yen coin!
Start your day the right way -- with a delicious brunch in "Kyoto's kitchen", also known as Nishiki Market. The market has a long history, going back more than 400 years.
A conveniently-located branch of popular hotel chain MyStays. Very close to Shin-Osaka Station (for easy Shinkansen access), the hotel offers comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Free wifi and decent on-site restaurant. Full title is Hotel …
A comfortable hotel just 600m from JR Sendai Station. En-suite bathroom, free wifi and 24-hour reception. A popular choice that's perfect for business, family or solo travel.
A charming hostel that offers private and dorm rooms. A stone's throw from Hokkaido University. Free wifi. Enjoy your coffee on the rooftop terrace!
A branch of the popular MyStays hotel chain two minutes from Sapporo Station. Clean, tidy and highly rated on travel sites. En-suite bathrooms, free wifi, and breakfast buffet.
A very popular hostel in Sapporo. Clean, modern and conveniently located near the Kita 24-jo Subway Station. Choose from a Western or Japanese-style dormitory. Free wifi, and free breakfast too!
This backpackers-style hostel is conveniently located near Kencho-Mae Station in Naha. They have a super deal where you can stay a night for ONE YEN if it's your birthday month (you'll need to show proof), or 1,000 yen/night for your group. This …
Beautiful family run private onsen and ryokan. Home cooked local Japanese fare, by your own personal chef over a traditional Japanese Sunken Hearth. Good value deluxe experience, from 18,900yen per person per night. Best price by booking direct …
