Kyoto is home to famous temples and traditional culture. The city has picturesque wooden streets, well-preserved ancient temples and buildings, stunning shrines and gardens, towering pagodas, colourful cherry blossoms or sakura, mysterious geishas, tea ceremonies, traditional izakayas and the famous Arashiyama forest. While the city is beautiful during the...
Japan's strong traditions and the nation's keen sense for discovery have inspired many incredible feats of human achievement. The Land of the Rising Sun has serene temples, tranquil onsens and stunning mountains. A leading nation in automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, Japan also tops the charts when it comes to food,...
Fukuoka is a city and port on the island of Kyushu, known for its beautiful beaches, temples and the ruins of 17th-century Fukuoka Castle. The Naka River runs through this city on Hakata Bay and with a population of around 1.6 million, it's not as frenetic as Tokyo, Yokohama...
The capital of Japan is a bustling metropolis, hectic during the day, exciting, and neon-lighted at night. Spending a few days in the city is an absolute must, however, our advice is to take at least one day to enjoy one of the many incredible lesser-known locations around the...
Enjoying four very distinct seasons during the year, Japan guarantees a season for all types of travellers. However, deciding on the best time to visit Japan will depend on what exactly you want to experience in the land of the rising sun.
While there is a huge disparity in temperature...
Think of Japan and what comes to mind might be megacities such as Tokyo and Osaka or the historic temples of Kyoto. But as a nation of islands, Japan is blessed with a huge number of fantastic beaches. Although a beach holiday in Japan might seem strange, the best...
20 Things To Do in Yokohama
Yokohama is a large and vibrant city just south of Tokyo, with a population of over 3.7 million. Japan's second-largest city is an economic...
