The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Take subways, private railways and buses throughout the Kansai region for a huge discount with the Kansai Thru Pass.
Yes—you can still race (safely) through the streets of Osaka.
You’ll be able to look down and see Osaka when flying into Kansai International Airport. Japan’s second largest city is a great place to kick off your trip, with its excellent food and nightlife. Plus, it has great transport connections […]
The ultimate guide to what is where and which exit you should take to get there.
With areas like Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, and Minion Park, it's essential to plan before you go.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
Plum and cherry blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Handy information on your travel options between the two cities.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka — two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place this month — and they're mostly free!
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Get to know the city's retro scene, through the eyes of local experts.