The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Traveling in the western parts of Japan? Then check JR West's regional rail passes.
We cover a wide variety of hikes in Japan, including some of the country's most remote, historic and beautiful routes.
We break down the fastest and cheapest ways from KIX to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara. Tips for tourists and for traveling with luggage too!
The summer heat in Kansai remains well into September—here are 5 escapes to help you cool off.
Japan has an abundance of natural scenic beauty. It’s also a place where nature tends towards the unpretentious. You may not be awed by the grandest rivers, the tallest mountains, nor the most spectacular waterfalls. You will, however, be caught […]
Six suggestions for a special start to 2020.
This year, Wakayama Prefecture’s Mt. Koya, or Koyasan in Japanese, is celebrating 1,200 years since renowned Buddhist monk, Kukai (also known as Kobo Daishi), established a monastery over there. Since then, Koyasan has become the central ground of Shingon Buddhism, […]
