The ultimate guide to Japan travel
And what else to do in the area, with expert tips from a local guide.
Explore ancient shrines, sake breweries, misty hot springs, and the haunting legacy of Lafcadio Hearn in Japan’s …
From Hokkaidō to Mount Fuji and more — go frolic in the flowers.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
This is one of Japan's "Three Great Views" — for good reason.
Highlights include the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka—two of Japan's most famous festivals.
Water, light, and fierce love deities combine for a fantastic line-up.
The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish—and more.
Explore retro shopping streets, a legendary hot-spring theme park, and museums galore.
The highway-bus pass is available to non-Japanese passport holders.
Slurp up some of the best ramen in Japan, and see what else "the city of two halves" has to offer.
Old-school arcades, Japanese knives, and the lucky Billiken await.
Get ready for colorful nights, culinary delights — and much more.
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, and more.
The city is famous for its traditional wooden houses—and you can rent one of these "machiya" for your holiday.
If Osaka is the kitchen of Japan, Dōtonbori is the chef's table.
From temples to riversides, geisha districts — and more.
Castle grounds, sprawling parks — and somewhere extra special.
