Japan is dotted with plenty of onsen towns, most of which boast private onsen (with spectacular views) alongside their public offerings.
This cycling route is gaining a reputation for being one of the best cycling routes in the world.
Mount Koya is one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Japan. Check out our guide for essential attractions, accommodation and transport info.
The Shikoku Pilgrimage is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Japan. It's a 1,200 kilometer journey that covers 88 temples in the Shikoku region.
Enjoy Okinawa in convenience and style, while avoiding the crowds, at these resorts with private beaches.
There's just so much to see outside of the city!
Away from the crowds, discover a more relaxed and spiritual side to Japan.
Find out just why Ise-Shima is home to your next weekend-long Japanese adventure.
Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that's well worth a day trip, or even better a weekend escape. Overflowing with hot spring water and fascinating spiritual legends, Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s most scenic and …
Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so much more to Hokkaido beyond these two well-trodden tourist destinations. It's time to get to know Otaru, Hokkaido’s most scenic city. …
Sapporo is a city that’s gaining traction as a must-visit destination for international tourists. Its stunning natural beauty in the warmer months, close proximity to excellent ski spots in the colder months, and laid back but still fascinating …
Food, fun, and high-end designer fashion, here’s a side to Hyogo you need to get to know.
More than just signing up for a tea ceremony and slipping on a kimono.
You don't have to search to far for a glimpse of retro Japan—it's all around you and filmly placed in modern Japanese life.
Our guide to Japan underground offers a unique way to explore the country. Visit caves, tunnels, drains and even sewerage canals!
These non-ramen Japanese soup dishes take bold flavors and hearty noodles to comfort-food level status
Organize a successful band tour of Japan—tips for what to plan before you arrive, where to play, how to get around and more.
