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Tokyo’s cherry blossoms are set to arrive in one week
Get ready – sakura in Tokyo are currently projected to bloom from March 24
Get a free and amazing view of Tokyo Tower from this Azabudai Hills building
The Sky Lobby at Mori JP Tower in Azabudai Hills offers a breathtaking view of Tokyo's skyline – and it's free
Hotel Kissho Caren in Izu has an outdoor onsen with cherry blossoms and sea view
The hotel is surrounded by pink sakura trees through early April
Kyoto considers launching express buses servicing top tourist attractions
The new transport service would help ease traffic congestion for tourists and local residents
Kyoto to limit tourist access in the historical Gion geisha district
Starting April 2024, visitors trespassing private roads will be fined up to ¥10,000
See 4,000 cherry blossoms light up at Niigata's Takada Castle this spring
The Takada Castle Site Park will also put up 3,000 traditional paper lanterns for the annual sakura festival
Kanto's largest tulip festival has 700,000 blooms – and it’s near Tokyo
The 2024 Sakura Tulip Festa, held at Sakura Furusato Square in Chiba’s Sakura City, kicks off at the end of March
The official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2024 is out now – updated March 8
The latest blooming dates for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo suggest that sakura season is just two weeks away
Spring in Tokyo
The official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2024 is out now
The latest blooming date predictions, updated weekly
10 spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in Tokyo in 2024
Sakura are gorgeous in the day, but the light-ups at parks and shrines prove that the blossoms look even better at night
5 best Japanese charcoal-grill restaurants in Tokyo
Some of the best meals in Tokyo this winter are slow-cooked over charcoal fire at dedicated sumibiyaki restaurants
Sakura flavours: 17 cherry blossom desserts and drinks to try in Tokyo
Delicious and beautiful sakura cakes, mochi, cocktails and pastries to welcome the 2024 cherry blossom season in Tokyo
Japan travel inspo
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip from Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi, Kanagawa and Shizuoka
14 best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan – with 2024 dates
14 best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan – with 2024 dates
Can't get enough cherry blossoms in Tokyo? Here's where and when to catch sakura across Japan, from Fukuoka to Sapporo
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
Pool with a view? Japan does it better by having infinity hot spring baths with breathtaking views of pristine nature
8 best snow and ski destinations in Japan
8 best snow and ski destinations in Japan
Suit up and hit the slopes at these amazing snow resorts and mountain villages around Japan this winter
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5 things to see and do at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo
Western art masterpieces, Unesco World Heritage-listed architecture and inspiring exhibitions await at this standout museum
3 convenient Kyoto hotels for an amazing cherry blossom holiday
Travelling to Kyoto this spring? Check out these attractive accommodation options from Hotel Monday
See Tokyo on two wheels with these three city and nature cycling courses
Hop on a bike and go on a sightseeing adventure through some of Tokyo's best natural landscapes and city sights
5 things to see and do at the Naked Sakura Festival at Nijo Castle, Kyoto
See Kyoto’s historic Nijo Castle in a different light at this projection mapping event celebrating the 2024 cherry blossom season
Tips for visitors to Tokyo/Japan
5 best discount train deals and rail passes for short trips from Tokyo
Travel to Nikko, Hakone, Kawagoe, Kawaguchiko and Kamakura with these cheap shinkansen and local train deals
How to get from Narita Airport into Tokyo city – with price and travel time
The best and cheapest options travelling to and from Tokyo's main airport in Chiba for international and domestic flights
Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
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Time Out Tokyo Winter 2024 issue out now: Takashi Murakami exclusive + Cool new Tokyo
Also in this issue: Tokyo’s designer bathhouses, charcoal grill restaurants, Japanese food stores, train passes, and more
New Time Out map out now: 88 Things to Do in Tokyo
The 13th edition of our Tokyo map recommends the city’s top attractions, restaurants, bars, shops and more
Time Out Osaka special issue out now: best things to do in Osaka’s five main districts
Also in this issue: speciality restaurants and cool bars in Osaka, plus the rise of a graffiti neighbourhood
Get a Time Out Osaka tote bag for free at selected hotels in Osaka and Tokyo
The tote bag, featuring the cover of a special issue of Time Out Osaka, was created in collaboration with Freak's Store
Escape the city
These destinations for art and museum lovers are less than two hours from Tokyo, with art by Yayoi Kusama and Rothko
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
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