The ultimate guide to Japan travel
We visited the new Studio Ghibli theme park in Nagoya to give you the scoop on how to visit yourself.
The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus, and more!
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
Find out about tours to this abandoned island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Cherry blossoms, spring festivals and the promise of summer: April is one of the best times to be in Japan!
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
How and where to experience one of Japan's most elegant traditions.
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.
Kick off the new year with fire festivals, lantern festivals, and even festivals featuring ogres!
These natural wonders come to life when the mercury drops — think "snow monsters," frozen waterfalls, steamy hot springs, and ice caves!
Flanked by mountains, with beaches, islands, and temples, and 200km of coastline, it can be difficult to know where to start with Japan's largest lake.
Already neon-bright Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
Get all the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning festivals.
It's best to plan early, as accommodation and travel options book up quickly!
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Finally! The iconic torii gate of Miyajima can now be seen after more than three years undercover.
Take subways, private railways and buses throughout the Kansai region for a huge discount with the Kansai Thru Pass.
Fire-walking, autumn illuminations, the Grand Sumo Tournament, and more!
Get your fall leaf fix wherever you are in Japan -- from Hokkaidō’s mountains to the secret valleys of Kansai.