The ultimate guide to Japan travel
And where to discover their world.
All the artwork, tips, and tickets — plus how much time you'll actually need.
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Featuring castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres.
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
Massive quantities of ramen, a marathon, and winter illuminations — plus New Year celebrations.
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in the country.
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
With over 200 km of coastline, where do you start?
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
Forget about the "hidden gems" everyone talks about everywhere — this list is the real deal.
There's still time to enjoy the dance performances, fireworks, drones, projection-mapping — and beer, of course.
More than just sun and surf — sand baths, hot springs and even views of Mount Fuji await.
This is one of Japan's "Three Great Views" — for good reason.
Water, light, and fierce love deities combine for a fantastic line-up.
Explore retro shopping streets, a legendary hot-spring theme park, and museums galore.
