The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Hop off the bus at Kegon Falls, which at 97 metres is one of the three largest waterfalls in Japan. You can view it for free from above (on a …
If you are heading to Ryuzu Falls, you might as well keep going to Senjogahara. It’s known for its crisp, autumn landscapes, and you have two …
While not as imposing as Kegon Falls, the Ryuzu Falls are a peaceful jaunt into nature that highlights some of the best leaves of Nikko’s fall …
Lake Chūzenji is the highest lake in Japan, with many activities to do on the water or along the lakeside. You can take a pleasant walk or hike …
On your way to Lake Chūzenji, you’ll pass the start of the Akechidaira Ropeway. Get off and jump on a 3-minute ropeway to the observation deck …
Love the small things? Interested in the miniscule? Then you may want to visit Tobu World Square. The park is easy to get to — it has its own …
Kanmangafuchi Abyss is a pleasant walking trail through a valley with a babbling river. Known for its red-hatted jizo statues (monk protectors of …
Taiyūin Temple is the companion piece to Tōshōgū Shrine, being the mausoleum of Ieyasu’s grandson, Iemitsu. Although less grand than Tōshōgū, …
This red, vermillion wooden icon is seen as the entrance to Nikkō and is one of the most recognizable bridges in Japan. Shinkyō Bridge crosses …
Located on the 56th to 60th floor of the ABENO HARUKAS, ranked the highest building in Japan at over 300 meters above the ground, Harukas 300 is …
Forever playing second fiddle to Itsukushima, Daishō-in is a beautiful temple in its own right with plenty of buildings to explore and …
The Mount Usu Ropeway, also known as the Usuzan Ropeway, is a fantastic spot for sweeping views of Lake Tōya (Tōyako) and steaming hot volcanoes. …
Just east of Sapporo is the small town of Biratori, and in that small town is an even smaller kotan, or Ainu village.
Upopoy National Ainu Museum opened in 2020 in Shiraoi, Hokkaidō -- around an hour from Sapporo. It is the only national museum completely …
Lake Akan Ainu Kotan isn't one building but a very small kotan (village) of around 120 settlers. The land was given (or more accurately, …
Constructed by the Japanese government in the early 1870s as a model mill, the Tomioka Silk Mill marked the beginning of Japan's …
Chūbu Centrair International Airport is an airport in Aichi Prefecture, south of Nagoya.