Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

The forecast for the 2025 cherry blossom season, which will commence in mid-March and extend through mid-May, has been ...

‘Don’t worry about swimwear, you have to be naked for the Onsen hot spring’. And with that, my ‘off the beaten track’ tour ...

Banning Airbnbs and cruise ships. Taxing visitor stays. Capping attendance figures. Has tourism become a dirty word in 2025?

Discover Japan’s 10 most beautiful gardens, from Kyoto’s Zen retreats to Tokyo’s lush escapes. Explore serene ponds, seasonal ...

Osaka has been one of Japan’s thriving centers of culture and trade. Its strategic location between the calm harbors of Osaka ...

Whether you're travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto to see centuries of history with your own eyes or heading north to Hokkaido for ...

Coinciding with this splendid spectacle, the temple also becomes a haven for the early-blooming ‘Atami Sakura’ cherry blossoms. This unique timing allows visitors the rare opportunity to ...

The cherry blossoms of spring, the fresh green leaves of summer ... 9:30 AM–30 minutes before closing Myouryuji, the so-called Ninja Temple, can be found in the historic Teramachi district. Despite ...

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But be warned – you might just fall in love with Japan’s springtime magic. The Magic Of Cherry Blossom Season. Think pink petals are just a pretty face? Think again – these ...

There’s no bigger, more fervently anticipated event in Japan than cherry blossom season, but unfortunately the pretty-in-pink floral phenomenon only lasts for a short time. Sure, you can always expect ...