Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
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Travel tips and guides to Tokyo's surrounds and beyond – your holiday starts here
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
5 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 most spectacular traditional festivals you must see in Japan in 2023
Japan is home to amazing cultural festivals – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Kyoto, Osaka and more
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Travel news and updates
See a million nemophila flowers blooming at Osaka Maishima Seaside Park this spring
See a million nemophila flowers blooming at Osaka Maishima Seaside Park this spring
The park is hosting a month-long Nemophila Festival to celebrate the seasonal flower also known as baby blue eyes
Film your own samurai action scene at this movie studio park in Kyoto
Film your own samurai action scene at this movie studio park in Kyoto
Your dream of becoming a Japanese warrior – or a movie star – can now come true at Toei Kyoto Studio Park
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
Nozomi train on the Tokaido shinkansen no longer has free seating in peak season
Nozomi train on the Tokaido shinkansen no longer has free seating in peak season
Travellers on the popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Shin-Osaka shinkansen will need to purchase reserved seats during the holiday rush
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
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
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
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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