The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Head to the old capital for the fanciest festive feels in Kansai.
Neon-lit Osaka will shine even brighter during the holiday season.
Start with the floating shrine — but don't limit yourself to it.
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.
Yagyū Village and Yagyū Kaido in Nara Prefecture are historically intertwined with both legendary samurai and masterful swordsmanship.
Why not try it yourself, this summer?
We experiment with "alternating travel" to explore Kyoto. First we turn right, then left, then right and so on...here's what we found along the way!
Walking around is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to go sightseeing. Here are the top five cities in Japan for wearing out your sneakers.