The ultimate guide to Japan travel
And how to book your seats easily online.
Real castle moats, pagodas, and other prime viewing spots across the country.
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.
Full itinerary with transport, lunch, and sightseeing options. We focus on Hikone.
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.
A Shinkansen hack you need to know about.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in the country.
Dates are a little later than first predicted.
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.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, scary mud monsters, and a LOT more!
Forget about the "hidden gems" everyone talks about everywhere — this list is the real deal.
Three top tea houses to visit, with a side of history.
If you need to take a train in Hokkaidō, chances are you'll pass through Sapporo Station, the door to Japan's northern …
There's still time to enjoy the dance performances, fireworks, drones, projection-mapping — and beer, of course.
