The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Get to know the city's retro scene, through the eyes of local experts.
Everything you need to know about this top Osaka attraction -- including how to reserve the popular heart-shaped padlocks that have become part of the Umeda Sky Bldg. experience.
Mount Koya is one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Japan. Check out our guide for essential attractions, accommodation and transport info.
Take a day trip to Hikone, visit the traditional castle and garden, and try the local cuisine!
Otaru is a port city in Hokkaido known for its picturesque canal district, Sakaimachi shopping street, and Otaru Snow Light Festival.
From tea farms to legendary miso, off-road driving experiences and roof tiles that ward off evil, Aichi Prefecture might just literally have it all.
Learn about kofun, ancient Japanese burial grounds, and where to see them.
The top 6 summer day trips from Osaka and how to get there. Tunnel hikes, waterfalls, sandy beaches and more!
Ise Grand Shrine is the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. Marvel at the architecture and surrounding scenery on your next trip to Mie Prefecture.
Experience parts of the temple which are normally off-limits to the public.
Looking to experience Japan’s historical and rural side? You might be best off leaving Tokyo behind for Saga Prefecture in Kyushu.
If you are looking to experience “real Japan,” Okayama is a destination that warrants slowing things down and exploring carefully.
Step back in time at the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage thatch-roof villages of Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture.
Abashiri was the perfect location for a prison from which it was near to impossible to escape. See what life was like for prisoners at the Abashiri Prison Museum.
Views, architecture, beer and fresh seafood—a whole day of adventure awaits you in Sapporo!
Experience Japan's pioneering days at the Hokkaido Historical Village—explore preserved buildings and hop on a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage!
Wakayama Castle is an architectural beauty one hour from Osaka. Make a day trip of it in spring or autumn for stunning sights.
Around the corner from Kyoto Station are the most important Japanese Buddhist temples, rich with tradition, stunning architecture and beautiful art.
Find out what life was like in the Osaka of old with a free workshop hosted by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. Apply by Jan 25 to join at no cost.
Read on to find out more about the unfortunate events to befall this off-the-beaten-path site in Kyoto.
From the ten-yen coin to the Tale of Genji, Uji's temples are known throughout Japan.
