From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
The highway-bus pass is available to non-Japanese passport holders.
Everything you need to know—including where to find the best eats.
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
Straw men, supernatural beings, crying babies, and other weird stuff.
Find out the best transport, amenities, and accommodation at the biggest airport in Hokkaidō.
Gear up for adrenaline-pumping fun in the mountains.
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
Spend the day exploring the famous Shinto shrine, doing sake tasting, and more.
For Japanese history, beautiful gardens, and delicious local food all in one peaceful location.
Eat, drink, be merry — and maybe climb a famous mountain.
Where to go and what to do along Japan's northernmost bullet-train route.
Explore the shiny new stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen — an easy trip from Tokyo.
Riverside paths, real castle moats, pagodas and more.
Handy information on your travel options between the two cities.
The prefecture extends a warm welcome, as part of its efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Noto earthquake.
A complete guide to the bullet train between Osaka and Fukuoka, including stops, services & discounts.
The lowdown on your travel options. Bullet train, highway bus, and more.