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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