The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
Tashirojima is a small, scarcely populated island with as many cats as you can shake a selfie stick at.
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Updated with the latest ticketing tips.
Which is actually better — online, or in the line?
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets—and what to do when you're there.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
