The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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!
Spend the day exploring the famous Shinto shrine, doing sake tasting, and more.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Because this beautiful city deserves to be more than just a day-trip destination.
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
Explore the shiny new stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen — an easy trip from Tokyo.
Riverside paths, real castle moats, pagodas and more.
The prefecture extends a warm welcome, as part of its efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Noto earthquake.
A complete guide to the bullet train between Osaka and Fukuoka, including stops, services & discounts.
Winter in Japan is so much more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival (but check that out, too).
With areas like Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter, and Minion Park, it's essential to plan before you go.