The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Kyoto is so much more than just sightseeing. Join a tea ceremony, learn to wear a kimono, and more.
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga Prefectures.
A complete guide to Awaji Island, including getting there and getting around, attractions, historic sites, and natural features.
With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to catch nor busy roads to navigate.
For 2023, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around the end of March and to be in full bloom around early April.
A comprehensive Kyoto top attractions list — so you don't miss out on any of the beauty, wonder and entertainment the ancient capital has to offer.
Walk, hike, and cycle through some of Japan’s most iconic nature and enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest seafood, beef and sake the country has to offer.
Kyushu is filled with beautiful beaches, wild forests, breathtaking sights—no wonder it's one of the top destination spots in Japan.
For a window into old Japan, Kansai's neon-lit cities and lantern-lit temples are only a train ride away!
Walk in the footsteps of Edo-era samurai.
There's just so much to see outside of the city!
A dose of Japan for your mind, body and soul!
Ise Grand Shrine is the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. Marvel at the architecture and surrounding scenery on your next trip to Mie Prefecture.
Away from the crowds, discover a more relaxed and spiritual side to Japan.
The summer heat in Kansai remains well into September—here are 5 escapes to help you cool off.
Six suggestions for a special start to 2020.
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets, which also happens to be a gourmet destination.
Tasty eats, colorful nights, tradition and pop culture all come together for a fun adventure.
A stunner of a place, mixing ancient and modern in a relatively compact area, with some of the finest ramen.
Experience the ethereal "flower light path" this March.
August 6th traditionally marked the end of summer. On this day, locals bid farewell to the dangerously hot season at the Yatori-no Shinji Festival.
Why Japan’s sixth-largest metropolis is attracting more and more foreign residents.
A unique and beautiful way of recording your travels throughout Japan.