The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The top 6 summer day trips from Osaka and how to get there. Tunnel hikes, waterfalls, sandy beaches and more!
The summer heat in Kansai remains well into September—here are 5 escapes to help you cool off.
Kanazawa is surrounded by unique towns and onsen escapes.
Awazu Onsen is home to one of the world's oldest hotels, cave-carved temples and a fun local crafts scene.
Nikko National Park is the perfect getaway from Tokyo's busy streets—especially so in autumn!
Six suggestions for a special start to 2020.
Experience parts of the temple which are normally off-limits to the public.
A guide to visit this impressive Zen Buddhist complex—or stay overnight and practice living like a monk.
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.
Why Japan’s sixth-largest metropolis is attracting more and more foreign residents.
With a number of light festivals, August is a great time to take in the atmosphere of the ancient capital.
Heading to Kanazawa? Best read this—and pack an umbrella.
A unique and beautiful way of recording your travels throughout Japan.
Looking to experience Japan’s historical and rural side? You might be best off leaving Tokyo behind for Saga Prefecture in Kyushu.
A detailed Kyoto weekend itinerary packed with the top attractions, hidden gems, and tons of walking—comfy shoes required!
Go climb some mountains (and see some temples) in Kansai this autumn!
A stunning and mysterious place with contrasting "heaven and hell" views thanks to the lush greens and a volcanic landscape.
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).
Even the most famous cities in the world have some secrets hidden around the corner. Stray off the beaten path and into Nara's preserved Naramachi district.
Around the corner from Kyoto Station are the most important Japanese Buddhist temples, rich with tradition, stunning architecture and beautiful art.
