The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The second biggest venue at the Sapporo Snow Festival. When it's not used for ice sculptures, it is a sports facility.
Tagata Shrine in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, is known for its annual fertility festival that parades a phallus-shaped statue on March 15. …
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Osaka is an indoor attraction filled with various rides, a 4D cinema and a miniature LEGO replica of the city. A fun …
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 …