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!
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—one of Japan's most famous festivals.
Small streets lined with samurai houses, traditional potteries and stunning castle ruins make Hagi a wonderful place to experience olden-day Japan.
Minō Park Falls is in the foothills of north Osaka just a 30-minute train ride from Umeda Station. While it’s more crowded in autumn, spring is one of the best times to visit. Minō has something for everyone—especially hikers and […]
Featuring an iconic horizontal pine tree, sweeping views of Kyoto, and some glorious cherry blossoms, Yoshiminedera is a magical escape to a quiet and more contemplative side of Kyoto.
For 2022, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around March 26th and be in full bloom around April 3rd.
Already-neon Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Learn all the tips & tricks.
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning festivals.
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga Prefectures.
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Nagasaki that features Dutch-style buildings and is known for its nighttime illumination, said to be Japan's best.
