Kanazawa is the calm, crowd-free alternative to Kyoto: a wealthy former castle town on the Sea of Japan coast where samurai lanes,…
Roppongi is the cultural heart of central Tokyo, packing three world-class art museums, two of the city's best observation decks, beautifully designed…
Hakodate, at the southern tip of Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most rewarding port cities and a perfect introduction to the north.…
A complete first-timer's guide to Enoshima — the small sacred island off the Shonan coast that makes one of the easiest, most…
Complete guide to Japan's Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) in Yamanashi: Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko and Motosuko. How to get from Tokyo,…
Hakuba is the heart of the Northern Japanese Alps in Nagano Prefecture and one of Asia's premier mountain destinations. This first-timer guide…
Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture and the cultural heart of the former Ryukyu Kingdom. This first-timer guide covers Shuri Castle,…
Shimanami Kaido for first-timers: the 70 km route and six bridges, 2026 rental prices and hours, luggage transfer, the Setoda ferry escape,…
Sapporo is the gateway to Hokkaido and Japan’s most underrated big city. This complete first-timer’s guide covers how to get there, where…
Shinjuku is Tokyo's most electrifying neighbourhood — a dizzying mix of neon-lit entertainment, tranquil gardens, world-class shopping, and some of the city's…
