When’s the best time to go to Japan?
In general, the best time to visit Japan is mid-March through May and again in October, but this depends on what you want to do during your trip.
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Culture in Japan
The Japanese are serious about their cultural heritage and artisans—known as shokunin, masters of their craft—are recognized as national treasures. Shinto and Buddhism are the main religions and the Japanese celebrate the seasons and Buddhist and Shinto holidays with festivals throughout the year.
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Can’t miss things to do in Japan
From sumo wrestling and multi-day hikes to shopping for artisan goods and cooking classes, there’s something to do for every interest in Japan—we suggest venturing out of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (the three most popular cities for visitors) if you can.
Food and drink to try in Japan
You could easily plan an entire journey throughout Japan based on food alone. Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world, and every region of Japan touts its own specific cuisines, Try at least one kaiseki, a traditional multi-course meal that is often served at Japanese inns known as ryokan. Read these articles for other not-to-miss Japanese dishes.
How to get around Japan
Japan’s largest airports are Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda airports and Osaka’s Kansai airport. It’s generally easiest to get around Japan by train.
READ MORE: Here’s how to get around Japan by train
