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Weather in Tokyo

Oct 5th (Tue)

Max: 29°C

Min: 19°C

Oct 6th (Wed)

Max: 29°C

Min: 20°C

Oct 7th (Thu)

Max: 24°C

Min: 18°C

Oct 8th (Fri)

Max: 27°C

Min: 19°C

Oct 9th (Sat)

Max: 23°C

Min: 19°C

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12 Natural Wonders in Japan to Visit in Winter

November 11th, 2020 | Adriana Paradiso

These natural wonders come to life when the mercury drops—think snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, steamy hot springs, and ice caves!

Things to Do
Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan

October 14th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s plenty of koyo to go around.

Things to Do
Old Tokaido Road: Hiking from Tokyo to Kyoto

July 30th, 2020 | Mareike Dornhege

Walk in the footsteps of Edo-era samurai.

Things to Do Travel

¥12,650

Book Yourself a Room on Wheels with DreamDrive

Travel in comfort, avoid crowds and public transport, and experience Japan's natural wonders in …

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¥5,500

Get a Discount on Long-term Portable Wifi

One of the easiest options for long-term internet in Japan is the Unlimited Plan from our …

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Japan For Foodies: 47 Prefectures, 47 Must-Try Dishes

September 12th, 2018 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.

Food and Drink
Shopping Sprees and Foodie Feasts in Japan’s Koreatowns

July 20th, 2017 | Bjorn

Visit Koreatown in Osaka or Tokyo for food, shopping and cosmetics!

Food and Drink Things to Do
The Three (Mouth-Watering) Chinatowns of Japan

May 17th, 2017 | Bjorn

Chinese have always been the largest group of migrants in Japan. While few still choose to live in neighborhoods with …

Food and Drink Things to Do

Japan’s Most Unique and Beautiful National Parks

July 22nd, 2020 | Lucy Dayman

There's just so much to see outside of the city!

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Awestruck in Japan: 12 Natural Wonders to Add to Your Bucket List

May 12th, 2020 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

From ice-blue pools to ancient forests and gigantic sand dunes, your bucket list just got longer.

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Whale Watching and Dolphin Swimming in Japan: Where to Go

September 12th, 2019 | Mareike Dornhege

Explore your options from Okinawa up to Tokyo.

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Where Time Stands Still: Surviving Layovers in Japan’s Busiest Airports

September 28th, 2018 | Felix Wilson

What to do on your Japan airport layover? Don't just sit around—try a tour, take a refreshing shower or chow down on …

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