The Goto Islands are a history-packed island-chain off the coast of Nagasaki. Home to the persecuted hidden Christians …
The Akame 48 Waterfalls of Mie are a unique natural phenomenon of exquisite beauty. To add to the appeal there are also …
With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to …
Osaka is often the butt of jokes for being in the Kinki area of Japan, humorously lost in translation but meaning …
JR Kyūshū passes cover rail travel in — you guessed it — Kyūshū. If you’re keen to …
Yagyū Village and Yagyū Kaido in Nara Prefecture are historically intertwined with both legendary samurai and masterful …
Shikoku may be the smallest and least visited of Japan’s four main islands, but it still has it’s very own …
JR Central’s “tourist passes” are a little different from other Japan Rail passes. Rather than …
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is a large city. The odds are you will need to use Sapporo’s extensive …
The country-wide Japan Rail Pass is a well-established excellent deal. But what if your travel plans are focused on just …
Traveling in the western parts of Japan? One of the many JR West Passes might be the cheapest way to get around. Here's …
Lost in the Sea of Japan, Sado is not the first place you might think of for an island getaway. But look a little …
As young Japanese seek moderm indulgences and the elderly refrain consuming in large volumes, Japanese saké, or …
If you’re looking for an alternative day out in Nara, look no further than the Yagyū Kaidō. This ancient …
For those looking to avoid the crowds in Nara, Hasedera Temple is a great day trip from Nara, Kyoto or Osaka.
A rather long time ago, Nara was the imperial capital of Japan. While most people head off to the grand legacies of this …
If you’re planning your first trip to Japan—you’re probably planning on spending most of your time in …
Minō Park Falls is in the foothills of north Osaka just a 30-minute train ride from Umeda Station. While it’s …
Featuring an iconic horizontal pine tree, sweeping views of Kyoto, and some glorious cherry blossoms, Yoshiminedera is a …
For 2023, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around the end of March and to be in full bloom around early April.
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
Japan has an abundance of natural scenic beauty. It’s also a place where nature tends towards the unpretentious. …
