U.S. News took into account cultural attractions, culinary options and accessibility (among other factors) to bring you the best places to visit in Japan. Have a favorite? Vote below to help ...

Photo by Duo Nguyen from Unsplash. Kyoto Japan is one of the best places to visit on a family vacation to Asia. When planning ...

Beyond the well-trod trails of famous mountains such as the Japanese Alps and the country's icon, Mount Fuji, here are six spectacular places to explore the archipelago's wild side on foot.

Kyoto is known as the cultural capital of the country. It's home to many temples and shrines, including UNESCO World Heritage sites ...

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited ...

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After considering local prices, accessibility, cuisine and the variety of attractions in each destination – along with traveler feedback – U.S. News ranked the best places to visit in Asia.

Kairakuen Garden in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of the most famous places in Japan to see plum trees. The garden is home to over 3,000 plum trees, spanning about 100 varieties.