Itinerary Ideas Suggested 5-day itinerary using the Kansai Wide Area Pass An economical way to travel in western Japan June 27, 2021
Sponsored Story Historic towns in Nara Prefecture An overnight visit to a sacred mountain and a merchant town February 8, 2021
Sponsored Story Kyoto: City of Art - Part 2 Revisiting the traditional heart of Japan January 31, 2021
Sponsored Story Traditional experiences in Koyasan and Sakai A 2-day trip by Nankai Railway January 27, 2021
Sponsored Story Kyoto: City of Art - Part 1 Revisiting the traditional heart of Japan January 23, 2021
Featured Story Three great side-trips from Nagoya Visiting spectacular nature, spiritual spots and historical towns December 30, 2020
Sponsored Story An introduction to Sushi, Wagyu and Tea around Kyoto A 2-day trip to Uji and Otsu by Keihan Railway December 18, 2020
Travel News Travel restarting: Kyoto An update from Kyoto’s popular sightseeing spots November 7, 2020
Travel News Travel restarting: Osaka An update from Osaka’s popular sightseeing spots September 20, 2020
Paid content The restorative powers of the Kumano Pilgrimage Food, lodging and local life at the World Heritage Site of Kumano Kodo March 31, 2020
Travel News Kiyomizuderafs main hall reemerges after 3 years Scaffolding on Kyoto’s popular temple is disappearing after renovations February 19, 2020
Sponsored Story Esoteric Mount Yoshino and traditional crafts A 2-day trip by Kintetsu Railway February 15, 2020
Sponsored Story Exploring mountains, tea and sake around Kyoto A 2-day trip by Keihan Railway January 6, 2020
Sponsored Story 2 days in Iga, the Ninja City Ninja culture, traditional craft and local cuisine in Iga December 21, 2019
Paid content Kinosaki Onsen, where ancient Japan remains Participate in traditional experiences in this 1300 year old hot spring town November 29, 2019
Sponsored Story 2 days in Koyasan and Sakai A sacred mountain, tea and sake near Kansai Airport November 27, 2019
Travel Guide Top 5 Things to do in Nara New video about the highlights of the ancient capital of Nara September 22, 2019
Sponsored Story Tokyo to Kyoto via Hakone A three day trip between three breathtaking tourist meccas September 18, 2019
Sponsored Story Exploring central Kyoto on foot and in the kitchen Discovering local gems, cooking with local foods and staying at an apartment hotel September 2, 2019
Travel News Japan’s newest World Heritage Site Huge tombs south of Osaka are expected to receive world heritage status this summer May 14, 2019
Sponsored Story A pilgrimage from Nagoya along the Kumano Kodo A three day two night journey through the Iseji Route March 18, 2019
Far-Flung Japan Awajishima Island Mountains, sea, and the island between two bridges February 28, 2019
Sponsored Story Takenouchi Kaido, the oldest recorded road in Japan Places to check out along the historic route February 24, 2019
Sponsored Story Temple and trail hopping on majestic Mount Koya Exploring Mount Koyafs temples and walking trails on a side trip from Osaka February 16, 2019
Sponsored Story Walking Back to Ancient Japan A 35 kilometer long route between Nara and Sakurai February 8, 2019
Sponsored Story Shopping and entertainment in Umeda 7 fun things to do in the Osaka-Umeda district January 23, 2019
Sponsored Story Drinking our way through Uji and Fushimi Two towns synonymous with Japanese traditional drinks, as a side trip from Osaka January 15, 2019
Food Trips A Day of Food Travelling in Osaka Trying out some of Osaka’s food specialities while exploring popular sightseeing spots. January 11, 2019
Sponsored Story Communing with the Gods along the Kumano Kodo A one-of-a-kind experience in Shingu City in southeast Wakayama along the coast January 7, 2019
Sponsored Story Stunning sights and shrines in Ise Shima A side trip to Ise Shima from Osaka December 7, 2018
Sponsored Story Osaka’s Hidden Gems A gourmand tour of Osaka’s lesser-known nightlife spots November 30, 2018
Sponsored Story Sightseeing on Sacred Mount Hieizan A day trip from Osaka to Enryakuji and the various attractions located nearby November 15, 2018
Sponsored Story A gastronomic adventure in Kobe Drinking and dining along the Hanshin Line November 8, 2018
Sponsored Story Japan’s New Golden Route - Part 3 The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto October 31, 2018
Travel News Kofukuji’s Central Golden Hall opens to the public Major Nara temple reconstructed its main hall October 28, 2018
Sponsored Story Hiking Between Temple Towns Following a trail from Arashiyama to Takao in the midst of beautiful nature October 24, 2018
Sponsored Story Echoes of the Past on a Side Trip from Osaka A journey through History on Nara’s sacred Mount Yoshino October 16, 2018
Sponsored Story Exploring Ruins on Tranquil Tomogashima Island A Day Trip Hiking Among Ruins on an Island near Osaka October 9, 2018
Sponsored Story Hiking, Eating and Bathing around Majestic Mount Kurama A day trip of natural adventure on the doorstep of Osaka September 24, 2018
Sponsored Story Tea and Knives: a Slice of Sakai’s History Experiencing the tea and knife-making history of Sakai City September 16, 2018
Sponsored Story Sake Sipping and Onsen Soaking A relaxing side trip from Osaka to Mount Yoshino August 13, 2018
Sponsored Story Hidden East Nara and Nabari Finding culture and tradition in one of Japan’s less-known regions March 19, 2018
Travel Report Train travel into Ise Shima A visit to the peninsula which hosted the G7 summit this May. July 13, 2016
