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Hiking + Cycling
6 Majestic Places to Hike in Japan
The country is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers, with trails that run along cerulean coastlines and through dense, mossy forests.
October 14, 2024 12:06 PM
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Christina Garofalo
Destination Spotlight
This Quiet Coastal Region is Only 1.5 Hours from Tokyo
The San’in region, comprising the Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is a natural haven for those seeking a side of Japan without the crowds.
Sponsored by
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hotel News + Openings
A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan
The Lucy hotel from luxury brand Hoshino Resorts is opening next to a national park in the Japanese countryside.
May 20, 2025 12:35 PM
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Olivia Young
Stay Here Next
This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay
Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.
April 21, 2026 09:59 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Hotels We Love
You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.
April 11, 2025 04:58 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Hotels
In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve
In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.
January 18, 2024 03:47 PM
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Jessie Beck
Health + Wellness
7 Best Onsen to Visit for a Dip Into Japanese Hot Spring Culture
Travel to these places and try one of Japan’s most relaxing traditions.
May 9, 2023 10:58 PM
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Burcu Basar
Where to Go in Spring
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds
The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.
February 26, 2026 11:09 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Outdoor Adventure
In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.
March 22, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Where to Go in Winter
Winter Is Japan’s Most Underrated Travel Season—6 Reasons That Will Have You Booking Your Trip Immediately
Here are compelling reasons to consider a trip to Japan in the winter.
December 16, 2024 02:38 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Trains
8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery
Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.
March 17, 2025 03:45 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Outdoor Adventure
A 331-Mile Trail in Japan Through Centuries-Old Villages Will Transport You to the Era of Shoguns and Samurais
Sprinkled along the Nakasendo trail, centuries-old towns look nearly as they would have in the Edo period.
April 10, 2025 10:29 AM
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Haley Harrison
Trains
Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides
Watch the snowy world pass by this winter from within a warm train car.
February 10, 2025 01:10 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Trains
Japan Railways Launches New Luxury Train in Kyushu
The 36+3 sightseeing train joins the Seven Stars sleeper train in Kyushu, adding five new routes to Japan’s southernmost main island.
November 5, 2020 06:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Destination Spotlight
Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island
Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.
Sponsored by
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
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