Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — one of Japan's most famous festivals.
Easily reached from the likes of Kyoto and Osaka, extend your trip to Hiroshima for a break from busy crowds and a step back into a more traditional Japan!
Small streets lined with samurai houses, traditional potteries and stunning castle ruins make Hagi a wonderful place to experience olden-day Japan.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
Some last-minute changes! Here's when to see sakura in all the major cities.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Explore the shiny new stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen — an easy trip from Tokyo.
Now with the Valley of Witches, and real-life cat buses.
Plum and cherry blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
The prefecture extends a warm welcome, as part of its efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Noto earthquake.
Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!