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 classic first-timer route in 14 days: Tokyo, a ryokan night in Hakone, Kyoto with a day in Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima with Miyajima, linked by the Shinkansen.
7-Day First Timer: Tokyo & Kyoto
7 daysOne week, two bases: three nights in Tokyo for Shibuya, Senso-ji, and teamLab, then three in Kyoto for Fushimi Inari before the crowds, the Arashiyama bamboo, and a half day with the deer of Nara.
3-Day Tokyo Weekend
3 daysA long weekend or stopover in Tokyo: Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing on arrival, then Tsukiji, teamLab Planets, Senso-ji, and Akihabara in one full day, with both nights in Shinjuku's yakitori alleys and Golden Gai bars. One hotel, no bullet trains.
guides
How to Buy Concert Tickets in Japan as a Tourist (2026)
Most foreign acts sell to visitors through an English overseas page: no Japanese account, a credit card, pickup at 7-Eleven. Here's how, and when it's harder.
seasonal
Japan in October 2026: Weather, Festivals and Mountain Color
Warm days, three big festivals and mountain color, but also Tokyo's wettest month. October 2026 weather, foliage, festival dates and sell-out nights.
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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.