The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
Explore the shiny new stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen — an easy trip from Tokyo.
Riverside paths, real castle moats, pagodas and more.
Now with the Valley of Witches, and real-life cat buses.
Plum and cherry blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka — and more!
The prefecture extends a warm welcome, as part of its efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Noto earthquake.
Winter wonderlands, oyster festivals, and rituals to chase away demons.
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.
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.
When is the best time to visit Japan? It's complicated. Read on for the full breakdown, including recommendations based on interest.
Find out about tours to this abandoned island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Think about adding this walk to your itinerary.
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.