Can't get enough cherry blossoms in Tokyo? Here's where and when to catch sakura across Japan, from Fukuoka to Sapporo
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Travel tips and guides to Tokyo's surrounds and beyond – your holiday starts here
24 most beautiful places you must visit in Japan in 2024
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
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
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
6 hotels and glamping sites in Kawaguchiko with the best Mt Fuji views
Book these accommodations and be the envy of all your Instagram followers
Travel news and updates
Kyoto to limit tourist access in the historical Gion geisha district
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
Japan's largest open-air art festival Echigo-Tsumari Art Field is back this year
Japan's largest open-air art festival Echigo-Tsumari Art Field is back this year
Here’s why the triennial outdoor art festival is worth a special pilgrimage to rural Niigata
In photos: Ghibli Park to open Valley of Witches area on March 16
In photos: Ghibli Park to open Valley of Witches area on March 16
This means Ghibli Park is now complete – and yes, you can even go inside Howl’s Castle and ride a real-life Catbus
The massive snow corridor at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is opening in April
The massive snow corridor at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is opening in April
With walls up to 20 metres tall, this attraction in Toyama is having a two-month-long festival for its 2024 season
René Redzepi is bringing Noma back to Kyoto this autumn for a ten-week pop-up
René Redzepi is bringing Noma back to Kyoto this autumn for a ten-week pop-up
Bookings for one of the most sought-after tables in the world will open on May 14
Save up to 50 percent on hotels and travel packages in Toyama, Niigata, Fukui and Ishikawa
Save up to 50 percent on hotels and travel packages in Toyama, Niigata, Fukui and Ishikawa
The Hokuriku Support Discount campaign is here to encourage travels to the region affected by the Noto Earthquake
Beyond Tokyo
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Japan's 6 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
10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these places make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
Five places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
Five places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
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
Best foodie destinations in Japan
Best foodie destinations in Japan
Japanese cuisine may have conquered the world, but you should experience it at its homeland in these food cities in Japan
Where to get the best views of Mount Fuji
Where to get the best views of Mount Fuji
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip out of Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi and Shizuoka
Useful info for travellers
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
5 best restaurants at Narita Airport Terminal 2’s new Japan Food Hall
Enjoy one last proper Japanese meal in Narita Airport before having to face airplane food on your flight home
11 best things to do at Haneda Airport Garden, the new lifestyle complex at Haneda T3
The new complex at Tokyo's Haneda Airport T3 has shops, restaurants and a spa to enjoy while waiting for your flight