Featured Destinations
In-depth guides for Japan's most exciting cities
Tokyo
The world's greatest city: 14 million people, 200+ Michelin stars, and more to discover than any single trip can hold
Kyoto
A thousand years as Japan's capital: geisha in Gion, vermillion torii tunnels, and kaiseki cuisine elevated to art
Osaka
Kuidaore city: Dotonbori's neon, Shinsekai's kushikatsu, and Japan's friendliest strangers
Hiroshima
Peace Park, Miyajima's floating torii, and the best okonomiyaki in Japan: a city that turned tragedy into hope
Hakone
Two hours from Shinjuku: volcanic onsen, the Hakone Loop, and Mt. Fuji (when she shows up)
Nara
1,200 bowing deer, the world's largest bronze Buddha, and temples that predate Kyoto, 45 minutes from Osaka
Kanazawa
Kyoto's calmer cousin: Kenroku-en at dawn, Omicho seafood, and 99% of Japan's gold leaf
Fukuoka
Yatai stalls at sunset, the best tonkotsu ramen in Japan by the Naka River, and all of Kyushu on your doorstep
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Classic 2-Week Japan
14 daysThe essential first-timer route: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Covers temples, food, culture, and history.
7-Day First Timer: Tokyo & Kyoto
7 daysThe perfect intro to Japan: Tokyo's neon buzz and Kyoto's ancient charm. Hits all the essential first-timer spots in one week.
3-Day Tokyo Weekend
3 daysTokyo in 3 days: temples in Asakusa, neon in Shibuya, street food in Tsukiji, and nightlife in Shinjuku. No bullet trains: just one city, done right.
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When Can You See Mt Fuji? Visibility Odds by Month and Date
How often Mt Fuji is visible: 60% of January mornings, 10% in July. Odds by month, hour and date from Fuji City's 35-year record, plus Tokyo's own count.
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Japan in January 2027: New Year, Snow, Weather and Prices
Three days of New Year closures, then Tokyo's sunniest month, peak snowfall and floor-price hotel nights. January 2027 weather, dates and hotel prices.
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Japan in February 2027: Snow Festival, Plums, Weather and Prices
Sapporo's Snow Festival (Feb 4–11) doubles its hotel prices, the rest of Japan stays at January rates, and the plums open. February 2027 dates and weather.