The ultimate guide to Japan travel
It can be tricky to get suitcases down slight alleys or fit your backpack into narrow bars—opt for hands- and …
Experience parts of the temple which are normally off-limits to the public.
Gold leaf, emperor–approved twig tea, and lacquerware are among our top picks for Kanazawa souvenirs.
With so many low-cost carriers in the game, it's never been a better time to fly from Japan to Hong Kong for the …
Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima form the golden trio—all within easy reach of each other, all with their own highlights. But …
Why not try it yourself, this summer?
Quieter than Kyoto and offering a similar traditional feel, Kanazawa is quite literally a treasure trove of traditional …
Kyoto is known more for its shrines and temples than its street food, but where you do find it, know that it’s the …
A guide to visit this impressive Zen Buddhist complex—or stay overnight and practice living like a monk.
Osaka needs more than a day trip to make the most of its neon charm. So, if you’re keen to sample the nightlife …
Diving in Japan offers the unique chance to sea tiny macro life to rays, sharks and dolphins!
Cheap, delicious and around every corner.
Yakushima is a bucket-list destination for hikers in Japan, but even if you're not a dedicated trail-head there's lots …
Princess Mononoke’s very own forest requires little more than magic to reach—and we have the best options to consider. …
Located just outside of Kobe, Arima Onsen is a hot spring town that’s well worth a day trip, or even better a …
Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so much more to …
Food, fun, and high-end designer fashion, here’s a side to Hyogo you need to get to know.
More than just signing up for a tea ceremony and slipping on a kimono.
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
Follow abandoned train tracks and hike through moss-covered forests to find Yakushima’s oldest tree, Jōmon Sugi, with …
A mega guide to Kyoto accommodation — choose from these budget-friendly hotels, hostels and ryokan (traditional …