The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées and more await.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan.
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
For 2023, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around the end of March and to be in full bloom around early April.
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning festivals.
Yes—you can still race (safely) through the streets of Osaka.
The Goto Islands are a history-packed island-chain off the coast of Nagasaki. Home to the persecuted hidden Christians of Japan, the islands boast coastal walks, volcanic beaches and unique noodle dishes.
With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to catch nor busy roads to navigate.
Visiting an onsen is a highlight of any trip to Japan. Check out these top five destinations, with bonus advice on which itineraries they work best for.
A comprehensive Kyoto top attractions list — so you don't miss out on any of the beauty, wonder and entertainment the ancient capital has to offer.
Easy day trips from Osaka offering all kinds of adventure: from onsen towns to the complete ninja experience and even a castle in the sky!
The island is a haven for hikers, seafood lovers, and unique alpine flowers.
Tashirojima is a small, scarcely populated island with as many cats as you can shake a selfie stick at.
Called Manga Island but with a good dose of cat-inspiration, this camping site is a great way to spend a few nights on cat-island in comfort. The two large and three medium lodges have been designed by different manga artists and inspired by …
This friendly guesthouse has a cat-filled garden, a great cat-feeding area and traditional rooms available for very reasonable rates. Offering Japanese and Western style rooms, rates range from to and include a delicious meal prepared using …
Hamaya is a fisherman's guesthouse in the smaller village of Odomari, on the north-east side of the island. Opened by a couple from Miyagi, the guesthouse has traditional Japanese rooms and luxurious seafood meals included in the room rate of . …
Takayama is a castle town high up in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, overflowing with traditional charm and busy streets waiting to be explored.
A great day trip from Hiroshima, Sandankyo Gorge is the perfect hiking location considered one of the Top 5 Special Valleys of Scenic Beauty in Japan.