Complete travel guide to Matsumoto and the Japanese Alps: exploring Japan’s oldest original castle, hiking the glacial valley of Kamikochi, visiting UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go’s snow-country farmhouses, and discovering the Norikura volcanic plateau. Prices in yen and USD included.
Complete guide to Kumamoto and Mount Aso: visiting the world’s largest active caldera, exploring the restored Kumamoto Castle, soaking in Kurokawa Onsen’s famous outdoor baths, and tasting Kumamoto’s unique foods including basashi horse sashimi and Aso beef. Prices in yen and USD included.
Complete travel guide to Kagoshima and Sakurajima: visiting Japan’s most active volcano, exploring samurai history at Sengan-en garden, experiencing Ibusuki’s famous sand baths, and hiking the ancient cedar forests of UNESCO-listed Yakushima island. Prices in yen and USD included.
Complete Hokkaido travel guide covering Sapporo city, Otaru canal town, Niseko skiing, Furano lavender fields, Biei patchwork hills, and Hokkaido’s spectacular national parks. Includes prices in yen and USD, transport details, seasonal tips, and practical advice for first-time visitors to Japan’s wild north.
Complete guide to Tottori’s famous sand dunes — East Asia’s largest coastal dune system. Plus the Sand Art Museum, San’in Geopark, Mizuki Shigeru Yokai Road, Matsuba crab, and all essential travel tips.
Complete Nikko travel guide — Japan’s most ornate UNESCO shrine complex plus stunning Okunikko highland lakes and waterfalls. Day trip tips from Tokyo, best seasons, where to stay, and practical information.
Complete guide to the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (O-henro) — Japan’s most sacred walking journey. How to walk, cycle, or drive the 1,200km circuit, temple etiquette, costs, best season, and practical tips.
Complete guide to Kanazawa — Japan’s most culturally rich mid-sized city. Discover Kenroku-en garden, geisha districts, samurai neighborhoods, gold leaf crafts, Omicho Market seafood, and all essential travel tips.
Complete guide to Takayama — Japan’s best-preserved historic mountain town. Discover Sanmachi Suji, Hida Folk Village, Hida beef, Takayama Matsuri festivals, Shirakawa-go day trips, and all essential travel tips.
Complete guide to Beppu — Japan’s hot spring capital. Discover the eight hells (jigoku), sand baths, mud baths, traditional ryokan, and everything to know about visiting Japan’s most geothermally active city.