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Just a stone’s throw from Lake Ashi at the foot of Mt. Fuji lies Hakone Jinja, a wonderfully old Shinto shrine nestled among the forests that dot the surrounding hinterlands. The tree-lined approach by foot through the red torii gate lends a mysterious, almost mystical air to the whole visiting experience, especially when shrouded by fog from the lake. Definitely worth checking out as part of any jaunt out to Hakone!

Gora Kadan, one of Japan’s most respected ryokans, opens its second property, bringing its revered hospitality to a stunning new location near Mount Fuji.

Several new design-forward hotels offer a less-expensive, more-immersive way to visit Japan’s capital city.

A ryokan is one of the coolest hotel experiences you can have in Japan—here’s how to navigate one.

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

No. Clothing. Allowed.

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

Here’s how I did it and how you can, too.

Sample sake, craft sushi, soak in hot springs, and meditate with a monk on this journey through Japan’s heart.