Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Tohoku and Hokkaido give a real feel of rural Japan. With untouched scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, you can escape from everyday life and experience the real traditions of Japan!
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a hidden alternative to the famous bamboo grove of Arashiyama.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
The blooms are fashionably late. Here's when to see sakura in all the major cities.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.