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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
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.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
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.
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.