The ultimate guide to Japan travel
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
The best local sights, bites, and experiences.
Plum and cherry blossoms, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
Winter wonderlands and rituals to chase away pesky demons.
See our six top picks for high-quality green tea.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, water festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
Let's-a go! Find out how to get tickets—and what to do when you're there.
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Neon-lit Osaka shines even brighter during the holiday season.
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
Fire walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament — and that's just the start.
Deer, more deer, and Buddha's nostril — Nara is just awesome.
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and a LOT more!
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
Late-summer fireworks, manga fairs, the wild Danjiri Festival, and other fun.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
Some of Japan's best festivals take place this month — and they're mostly free!