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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
For 2022, cherry blossoms in Kyoto are expected to start around March 26th and be in full bloom around April 3rd.
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.
Already-neon Osaka will shine a little brighter during the holiday season!
All the festive feels at these Kyoto winter illumination events!
Winter in Japan is more than just the Sapporo Snow Festival. See how the season gets it so right with these stunning festivals.
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
A comprehensive Kyoto top attractions list — so you don't miss out on any of the beauty, wonder and entertainment the ancient capital has to offer.
Easy day trips from Osaka offering all kinds of adventure: from onsen towns to the complete ninja experience and even a castle in the sky!
The island is a haven for hikers, seafood lovers, and unique alpine flowers.
Tashirojima is a small, scarcely populated island with as many cats as you can shake a selfie stick at.
Called Manga Island but with a good dose of cat-inspiration, this camping site is a great way to spend a few nights on cat-island in comfort. The two large and three medium lodges have been designed by different manga artists and inspired by …
This friendly guesthouse has a cat-filled garden, a great cat-feeding area and traditional rooms available for very reasonable rates. Offering Japanese and Western style rooms, rates range from to and include a delicious meal prepared using …
Hamaya is a fisherman's guesthouse in the smaller village of Odomari, on the north-east side of the island. Opened by a couple from Miyagi, the guesthouse has traditional Japanese rooms and luxurious seafood meals included in the room rate of . …
Takayama is a castle town high up in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, overflowing with traditional charm and busy streets waiting to be explored.
More than just its famous floating torii gate - Miyajima is rich with spectacular views, breath-taking walking routes and fun festivals.
A great day trip from Hiroshima, Sandankyo Gorge is the perfect hiking location considered one of the Top 5 Special Valleys of Scenic Beauty in Japan.
Yes—you can still race (safely) through the streets of Osaka.
Fluffy, inquisitive and painfully photogenic—it'll be hard not to fall in love with the furry critters at the Zao Fox Village.
World Heritage Sites, stunningly beautiful natural creations and spiritual hubs — Kii Peninsula is a quiet corner of Japan with plenty to offer.
Kyushu is filled with beautiful beaches, wild forests, breathtaking sights—no wonder it's one of the top destination spots in Japan.
Perfect if you want to see some unusual sights, the festivals of Chubu bring some intensity to an otherwise peaceful and natural setting—ideal for a true adventure into Japan.