Follow abandoned train tracks and hike through moss-covered forests to find Yakushima’s oldest tree, Jomon Sugi, with this day-long hike. Venturing to the heart of Kagoshima Prefecture‘s Yakushima to see the towering Jomon Sugi is one of the main reasons […]
Know where to go this sakura season.
A range of places to embrace or avoid the spring crowds-depending on your travel preferences.
Plan a trip to Kanazawa for cherry blossom viewing at the famous Kenrokuen gardens and other stunning spots in the picturesque town.
Experience tens of thousands of cherry trees on this magical mountain in Nara.
Strap yourself in (no, really) for a high-octane visit to Osaka, perhaps Japan’s most exciting city.
A trip to Matsushima means a trip to one of the Three Great Views of Japan, plus temples, bridges, caves and islands around every turn.
Discover what is perhaps Japan’s most picturesque hot spring destination, in Hyogo Prefecture.
So you’ve been to the Museum of Contemporary Art, ambled round the teahouse districts and soaked up the beauty of Kenrokuen. If you’ve also exhausted our list of rainy day things to do in Kanazawa, we have yet more budget […]
