The ultimate guide to Japan travel
For Japanese history, beautiful gardens, and delicious local food all in one peaceful location.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Because this beautiful city deserves to be more than just a day-trip destination.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Where to go and what to do along Japan's northernmost bullet-train route.
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.
Riverside paths, real castle moats, pagodas and more.
Now with the Valley of Witches, and real-life cat buses.
Handy information on your travel options between the two cities.
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.
A complete guide to the bullet train between Osaka and Fukuoka, including stops, services & discounts.
