The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Visit the Upopoy National Ainu Museum, Lake Akan and more.
Four affordable ways to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo in Hokkaido. We look at the pricing and practicalities of each option.
There's lots to do while waiting for your flight right in New Chitose Airport—taste local specialties, take in a movie, go to an amusement park and more!
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a great way to explore the island's more remote destinations.
Where to go and what to do along Japan's northernmost bullet-train route.
As of April 1 2023, the Hokkaidō Love Pass is no longer available. If you’re planning a trip to Hokkaidō, you might want to consider a regional JR pass — both JR Hokkaidō and JR East have passes that cover […]
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, is a large city. The odds are you will need to use Sapporo‘s extensive transportation system to get from one tourist spot to another. This guide is a definitive look at all the ways you […]
Headed to Japan’s far north? Then JR Hokkaidō has some rail passes just for you. There’s the JR Hokkaidō Pass, which covers the whole island, as well as two new regional ones. Read on to find out if a Hokkaidō […]
Visiting an onsen is a highlight of any trip to Japan. Check out these top five destinations, with bonus advice on which itineraries they work best for.
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.
We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!
