The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Stop giggling and start reading.
Plum and cherry blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Perfect if you want to see some unusual sights, the festivals of Chubu bring some intensity to an otherwise peaceful and natural setting—ideal for a true adventure into Japan.
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.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
Deer, more deer, and Buddha's nostril — Nara is just awesome.
It's happening in Mie, until December.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
Gear up for adrenaline-pumping fun in the mountains.
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
