Experience parts of the temple which are normally off-limits to the public.
Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that’s well worth a day trip, or even better a …
Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so …
Food, fun, and high-end designer fashion, here’s a side to Hyogo you need to get to know.
Any visitor to the area will want to follow our Hiroshima guide on what to do, see and eat for a full day of discovery.
Get a taste for Japan's breathtaking and diverse underwater landscapes at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium—one of the best and …
Wajima City is a small, secluded city with a famous morning market, fine traditional lacquerware, and stunning rice …
A tiny hot spring town with lots of history and manga connections.
The Iya Valley vine bridges are a breathtaking sight, but there's more to explore in the area in the way of traditional …
More than just nice shores—Japan beaches offer onsen, incredible views, sand slopes and even views of Fuji while you sunbathe!
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—one of Japan's most famous festivals.
A great day trip from Hiroshima, Sandankyo Gorge is the perfect hiking location considered one of the Top 5 Special …
Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima form the golden trio—all within easy reach of each other, all with their own highlights. But …
Why not try it yourself, this summer?
Quieter than Kyoto and offering a similar traditional feel, Kanazawa is quite literally a treasure trove of traditional …
Traditional dance festivals, parades, tea ceremonies, beer gardens, fun with yukata and more—June events in Japan offer …
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Fukui city is all too often just a jumping off point for visitors to Eiheiji Temple, but the town, in Fukui Prefecture …
A guide to visit this impressive Zen Buddhist complex—or stay overnight and practice living like a monk.
Diving in Japan offers the unique chance to sea tiny macro life to rays, sharks and dolphins!
