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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
Gear up for adrenaline-pumping fun in the mountains.
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
From hot-spring hotels to rooms with views of Mt. Fuji, we've got you covered.
Let's-a go! Find out how to enter the lottery to get tickets.
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place this month — and they're mostly free!
Spend the day exploring the famous Shinto shrine, doing sake tasting, and more.
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple is a hidden alternative to the famous bamboo grove of Arashiyama.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Kyoto is so much more than just sightseeing. Join a tea ceremony, learn to wear a kimono, and more.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
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.