The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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.
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!
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Pay a visit and you'll see why the temple's been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.
With areas like Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, and Minion Park, it's essential to plan before you go.
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
The tiny mountain town in Miyagi Prefecture that you never knew you needed to visit.
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.
Heading to Ghibli Park in Nagoya? Don't miss these other top attractions.
Visiting Nagoya? Here's why you might want to consider checking out Nagoya Castle.