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.
A list of beautiful places for viewing beautiful Kyoto autumn leaves, plus day trip ideas to Nara, Wakayama and Shiga Prefectures.
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.
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.
A range of places to embrace or avoid the spring crowds-depending on your travel preferences.
Experience the ethereal "flower light path" this March.
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.
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.
There's just so much to see outside of the city!
A unique and beautiful way of recording your travels throughout Japan.
Discover Sendai, one of the biggest cities in Japan and an easy 90 minutes from Tokyo.
So for a window into old Japan, with the bright lights only a train ride away, Kansai is its own special piece of Japan waiting for you to explore!
Get off the tourist path and onto a sacred pilgrimage path. The Kumano Kodo in Wakayama Prefecture is a great place to walk, reflect and rejuvenate (all for cheap).
Day trips perfect for exploring past the ancient city of Kyoto or if you want to go on a cheapo mini holiday.
Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines. But with entrance fees, temple-hopping adds up. What's the cheapo way to go sightseeing? Shrine-hopping!
