Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning festivals.
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!
Pay a visit and you'll see why the temple's been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Neon-lit Osaka will shine even brighter during the holiday season.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
With areas like Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, and Minion Park, it's essential to plan before you go.
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées and more await.
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
Don't miss the new Mononoke section — open from November!
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan.
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!