The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Business hotels aren't the most spacious, but have everything you need at seriously cheapo prices.
An invigorating 2-day hike with exceptional views atop one of Japan's 100 famous mountains & a walk along on of Japan's …
Onomichi is a port town flanked by mountains full of temples and historic buildings between Hiroshima and Kyoto …
There's lots to do while waiting for your flight right in New Chitose Airport—taste local specialties, take in a movie, …
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a …
Yufuin is the resort town built for humans—quaint, walkable, quirky and relaxing.
Headed to Kyushu? Get travel discounts of up to 70%.
A guide to understanding and planning for your visit to the Nagasaki Peace Park.
Step back in time at this former Dutch trading post.
The cheapest and fastest ways—plus what transport options to avoid.
One of the most highly acclaimed views in all of Japan.
Beppu is a famously geothermal city on the island of Kyushu — more onsen water gushes from the ground here than …
If you’re coming from Tokyo, Kansai or South Korea, Oita Airport is your best bet for getting to Oita …
We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!
You may already know Onomichi from the highly acclaimed (and 100% Rotten Tomatoes score) film Tokyo Story. But whether …
If you’re looking to travel between Hiroshima and Shikoku, the good news is there’s currently a great deal …
Kyoto is the most popular tourist destination for foreign visitors to Japan by far and it should be no surprise that …
Kashihara Jingu venerates the spirit of the first emperor of Japan, who reigned at the edge of myth and history. …
This year, Wakayama Prefecture’s Mt. Koya, or Koyasan in Japanese, is celebrating 1,200 years since renowned …
Shimane Prefecture may be Japan’s least visited, as well as its second least populated, but that doesn’t mean it’s …
If you’ve ever eaten sushi, you know about wasabi. It’s green and sort of spicy, the kind of spicy that burns through …
Anyone who goes to Kyoto these days knows about Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and if you don’t, this video guide …
Of all the things in Japan, onsen (and I mean real onsen, the ones in scenic locations with luxury hotels) are probably …
For a small town in central Japan, Karuizawa is about as posh as you can get. This town at the foot of Mount Asama was …