Hakone is a serene mountainous town with stunning views across Lake Ashinoko looking out towards the beautiful Mount Fuji. Around an hour and a half train ride from Tokyo, it’s an excellent destination for a weekend trip from the capital city. Hakone not only provides ample opportunities for outdoor...
After almost eight decades, Hiroshima is still synonymous with the atomic bomb that ended WWII in Asia that struck on 6 August 1945. There are reminders of that in this port city that sits on the western coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Today, it is a...
A beautiful seaside town that’s just less than an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura was once the political capital of Japan, and it is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is well known for its temples, bamboo groves and museums. Kamakura looks out across to Sagami...
Sapporo on the Japanese island of Hokkaido is a world-famous winter sports venue and accommodation often sells out early, so researching in advance and booking is definitely advisable. It is the largest city in the northern island of Japan and, indeed, the largest north of Tokyo. Sapporo is located...
A small city in Japan’s mountainous Tochigi Prefecture to the north of Tokyo, Nikko feels a world away from the hyper modern streets of the capital. Nikko is the perfect blend of small-town culture, filled with historic sites and more than its fair share of natural scenic spots. From...
Nagano is the capital and the largest city in Nagano Prefecture in central Japan. The site of the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, there's an array of fun things to do in Nagano. From visiting monkey parks to charming castles, tasting soba noodles and admiring magical fireflies, there’s a lot...
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25 Things To Do In Tokyo At Night
Japan's buzzy capital, Tokyo, is exciting at any time of the day, but this thriving metropolis comes alive after dark. Packed with history, culture,...