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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
4 Days In
4 Days in Tokyo: Vintage Denim Boutiques, Playful Museums, and Surprisingly Great Pizza
Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.
February 12, 2026 03:36 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Travel Tips + Etiquette
A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Onsen Etiquette
Before visiting a traditional onsen, you need to know these specific rules for entering (and enjoying) the natural-spring bathhouses.
January 29, 2023 02:31 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Hotels
What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan
A ryokan is one of the coolest hotel experiences you can have in Japan—here’s how to navigate one.
November 8, 2023 09:00 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Hotels
The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto
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.
April 22, 2026 04:18 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Hiking + Cycling
This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests
You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago. But what about the Kumano Kodo? Here’s how to hike Japan’s sacred route.
April 10, 2024 07:14 PM
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Miranda Smith
Destination Spotlight
8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan
Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.
June 2, 2023 05:19 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
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
Trending News
Popular Japan Attractions Restrict Visitors in Effort to Curb Bad Tourist Behavior
The crackdown—including in Kyoto and Mount Fuji—comes amid growing concerns about overtourism.
May 8, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cities We Love
Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021
Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.
May 21, 2021 10:58 AM
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Adam H. Graham
Where to Travel Next
7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit
Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.
October 3, 2024 11:45 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Cities We Love
The 11 Best Places to Shop for Souvenirs in Tokyo
Looking for the best things to buy in Tokyo? From chopsticks to cosmetics, we’ve got you covered.
February 7, 2024 02:50 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Off The Tourist Trail
I’m a Tour Guide in Tokyo. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
Rise with the sun to explore temples, find green spaces in Kyoto and Tokyo, and consider some small towns.
November 19, 2024 01:50 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
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
Where to Travel Next
The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients
From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.
September 25, 2024 07:57 AM
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Blane Bachelor
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