Delivering comprehensive, up to date information on travel in Japan, first-hand from Japan. http://www.japan-guide.com https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/260430.html https://www.japan-guide.com/news/shirane-reopening.html Inside Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum and Park in Hokkaido https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/upopoy-national-ainu-museum-and-park/ https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/camping-japan/260508.html Part 1 - An introduction to the craft and visiting three workshops an hour from Hakata Station https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kurume-kasuri-weaving-tradition/ Part 2 - Visiting more workshops producing one of Japan's traditional textiles https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kurume-kasuri-family-traditions/ Enjoying Peerless Hospitality in Japan's Most Well-Traveled Regions https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/seibu-prince-hotels-and-resorts-golden-route/ https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZDraOirS4 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/traveling-with-kids/260329.html 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https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shozokan/ https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tochigi/ Staff highlights of a year of researching, reporting and traveling across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0059.html Basics about travel during the holidays https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html Tour guide services by Tokyo Volunteer Guides https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tokyo-volunteer-guides/ https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo23/ https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/mount-fuji-and-greatest-shogun/ Azabudai Hills opened on November 24, 2023 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/231120.html Things to do about an hour from central Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/western-tokyo-river-mountains/ A list of major illumination displays across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2304.html Plan your visit for spring 2024 https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/230327.html Discovering an ancient pottery tradition on a 3-day trip to Okayama Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/bizen/ Automotive show running from Oct 28 till Nov 5 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/231025.html How to experience the sake breweries in the Nadagogo district https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kobe-nadagogo-sake-breweries/ Complex of four skyscrapers fully opened on October 6 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/231002.html Explore Akita with Akita dogs https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/explore-with-akita-dogs/ Options after the pass' massive price increase https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wol9TPqVl7w https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/musashi/ https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shibuya-open-top-bus/ https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/230914.html A list of the best feudal castles in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2296.html From Mount Madarao to Wakui Village https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/wild-japan/230829.html A solo day trip visiting a star-shaped fort and a radio observatory by train https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/230812.html Quaint town 30 minutes from Nagano and the Snow Monkeys https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/230703.html https://www.japan-guide.com/news/japan-rail-pass-cost-increase.html https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/a-stroll-through/230525.html Suggested 3-day trip to northern Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/first-time-iwate/ A wild and rugged island close to Tokyo known for its tuna https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/230510.html Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/230403.html A preview of the facility before it officially opened https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/230614.html https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357.html Four summits in one challenging full-day hike from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/wild-japan/230511.html Sea views, sake and spirituality on a trip to Hiroshima Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hiroshima/ Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years https://www.japan-guide.com/news/whats-new-in-kyushu.html Our recommended spots to visit https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy8SCnJWEkE https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/230417.html A walking itinerary from Shinjuku to Harajuku https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XLjDUvkKDc An overnight trip staying at the Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kobe-oriental-hotel/ Riding the ''paradise'' train between Osaka and Kyoto https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hankyu/ Visiting coastal spots in Ibaraki by train and bus https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/230227.html Scenic destinations not far from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/ten-places-near-mt-fuji/ A two-day trip in Kyushu's valley of the crescent moon https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hitoyoshi-2022/ Art, heritage and culture on Nakanoshima Island https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/230105.html New underground platforms open at Osaka Station https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/230302.html A 1-day walking tour of Namba https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/osaka-takashimaya/ A 3-day trip to Gifu Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/sekigahara/ A new complex serving international passengers at Haneda terminal 3 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/230202.html A one-day trip to Japan's Jade Coast https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/itoigawa/ Literature meets high-concept design at Tokyo's Waseda University https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/230113.html https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-to-kochi/ A visit to Japan's northernmost national museum https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/upopoy/ https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/koshien/ 3-day trip from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/niigata-experience/ Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years https://www.japan-guide.com/news/whats-new-in-kansai.html A fortuitous mine blessed by its history of volcanic activity https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/iwami-ginzan/ Basics about travel during the holidays https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/221117.html Discover the beauty and peace of Kochi's still-relatively untrodden path https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kochi-retreat/ A list of major illumination displays across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2304.html https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gunma-experience/ A selection of some of the best Buddhist temples in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2058.html Exploring Tokyo's neighborhoods on foot https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaLxCi2XNWk Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years https://www.japan-guide.com/news/whats-new-in-nagoya.html Japan finally reopened to international tourism https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0L7x1XMg_A An overnight trip experiencing the wilderness of western Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/okutama-hidden-oasis/ A list of recommended tourist spots related to industry and commerce https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2465.html An attempt at explaining the tea ceremony https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2096.html Nishikyushu Shinkansen to open on September 23 https://www.japan-guide.com/news/nishikyushu-shinkansen.html Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years https://www.japan-guide.com/news/whats-new-in-yokohama.html A list of public food and fish markets across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2452.html A guide to enjoying Japanese fruits self-picked https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2268.html A list of rides enjoyed comfortably from trains, boats, ropeways, bicycles and cars https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2466.html Virtual visit to some of Yokohama's iconic attractions https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjE1UtV7rqs Introducing new spots that opened during the past couple of years https://www.japan-guide.com/news/whats-new-in-tokyo.html Virtual visit to some of Kamakura's iconic attractions https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_t9CYrPMNQ Hiking paradise 150 kilometers north of Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/220601.html https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2312.html Virtual visit to some of Osaka's iconic attractions https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ4ZuEUb-rI Virtual visit to some of Kyoto's iconic attractions https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo8nx1eDUlc Virtual visit to some of Tokyo's iconic attractions https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8mcpHkfE3o A list of attractions related to the famous warriors https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2127.html Some for a limited time only https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0056.html Contemporary art meets rural Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0058.html Looking at alternatives to the popular travel planning tool https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0057.html Basic introduction to condiments in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2313.html A list of outstanding historic towns and districts. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2422.html Guide to the elements found in traditional Japanese gardens https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2099_elements.html Highlights in Japan's southernmost main island https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/north-south-kyushu/ https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/okinawa-world-heritage/ Our selection of the country's outstanding museums https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2428.html Along the Kiso Valley from Magome to Tsumago https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/nakasendo/ From the base of Izu to Fuji's western slopes https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shizuoka/6-day-trip-3.html A daytrip to Hakone from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/digital-hakone-freepass/ Exploring Izu's scenic west coast https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shizuoka/6-day-trip-2.html Viewing Mount Fuji from a multitude of angles https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shizuoka/6-day-trip-1.html The highlights of the Sanin Kaigan Geopark https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/sanin-kaigan-geopark/ Where to find and how to enjoy onsen https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2292.html Introduction to the great variety of tsukemono https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2349.html Guide for travelers to appreciate the prominent craft https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2329.html Exploring the remote landscapes of Niigata Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/niigata/ A list of some of the best places to enjoy the white season in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2265.html A basic introduction to the world of Japanese hot pot dishes https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2315.html Basics about travel during the 2021/2022 holidays https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html Our list of the country's best ski and snowboard destinations https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2262.html A 6-day journey through central Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/211208.html https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/southern-tokyo/ A 6-day journey through central Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/211130.html A 6-day journey through central Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/211122.html A list of major illumination displays across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2304.html Two days exploring Takasaki and its surroundings https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/takasaki/ Beginner's guide to Japan's hot spring waters https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2292_water.html Adventure and relaxation in a quiet hot spring town https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shimaonsen/ Travel by water is an option not just for accessing islands. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html A list of places to hike for people of all levels across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2427.html A 1-day tour introducing some sights and activities in the city https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/okonomiyaki-in-hiroshima/ First-person dive into four great sightseeing spots in the Tohoku Region https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/virtual-visits/ Overnight trip off the beaten path https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/rural-kochi/ A relaxing trip to Zamami Island for beaches and snorkeling https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/zamami-island/ An overnight trip in a volcanically active area near Sapporo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/shikotsu-toya/ An overnight journey in the spiritual center of Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/iseshima/ Peaceful temples, stylish cafes and one of Kamakura's most attractive beaches https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/210726.html Listing all 25 cultural and natural UNESCO world heritage sites https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2251.html Visiting memorial parks along the Sanriku Coast https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/210708.html A popular area known for its temples and seasonal flowers https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/210616.html An economical way to travel in western Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/210505_fiveday.html A quiet neighborhood steeped in samurai history https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/210524.html 3-day road trip through Fukushima Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1lWHFsA41Y Jomon prehistoric archaeological sites in northern Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0055.html Temple hopping in Kamakura's peaceful northern district https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/210510.html Subtropical islands and forests in Kagoshima and Okinawa to be inscribed later this year https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0052.html Exploring the area to the west of Kamakura Station https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/210412.html Predictions for major cities across Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/sakura/ A firsthand account of wellness tourism in Hitoyoshi Kuma https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hitoyoshi/ Our top 5 recommendations for Nikko https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWsulRpE_6A Exploring the popular area close to Kamakura Station https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/210319.html Video introduction to the popular noodle dish https://www.japan-guide.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE6tQ5QUU_E Exploring Picturesque Watarase-yusuichi https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/watarase-yusuichi/ Open-ended series to document the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/ Introducing Tokyo's northwestern neighbor https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/saitama/ A 3-day journey in rural Tottori and Hyogo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tottori/ A 2-day winter trip to Togakushi https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/togakushi/ Relaxing scenic views and sake breweries https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/210220.html A suggested itinerary using trains and buses https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kuroishi/ An overnight visit to a sacred mountain and a merchant town https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/201109.html Artisanal crafts and rustic countryside https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/210204.html A trip to Gunma Prefecture, one hour north of Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tone-numata-breweries/ Revisiting the traditional heart of Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kyoto-city-of-culture-2/ A 2-day trip by Nankai Railway https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/201020.html Revisiting the traditional heart of Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kyoto-city-of-culture/ A Two-Day Journey on the Izu Peninsula https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shizuoka-izu/ A 2-day journey along Mount Fuji's southern base https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shizuoka-fuji/ Exciting outdoor activities and starry night sky https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/210111.html Visiting spectacular nature, spiritual spots and historical towns https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/201127.html A 3-day camping trip to Yamanashi Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/camping-japan/201101.html A 2-day trip to Uji and Otsu by Keihan Railway https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/201012.html Staff highlights of a year of researching, reporting and traveling across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0054.html Visiting a castle palace and Japan's most sacred shrines https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/201210.html Reports from koyo spots across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo20/ Art, history and scenic views in Aichi Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/central-japan/201126.html How residents of Japan can save 50% on their trips inside Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0053.html The JR East Welcome Rail Pass is available through February 2021 https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_welcome.html One day walk exploring the highlights of this rural Saitama city https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/a-stroll-through/200819.html Family trip to Numata, Gunma Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/traveling-with-kids/200809.html An update from Kyoto's popular sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200904.html An update from Nara's popular sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200903.html An update from Hiroshima's popular sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200902.html Must-visit locations in the world famous Setouchi Region https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/setouchi/ An update from Osaka's popular sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200901.html Homey chic places in the Nasu region https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/200806.html A trip along the recovering Sanriku Coast https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/200702.html An update from Kanazawa's popular sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200804.html A pleasant walking path now connects these two Tokyo favorites https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/200626_mizumachi.html 3-day camping trip to Shizuoka Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/camping-japan/200322.html An update from Nikko's popular sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200721.html New shopping complex home to an IKEA store and more in central Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/200626_harajuku.html A tour of the Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/wild-japan/200703.html A visit to Ariake Garden which opened on June 17 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/200626_ariake.html Latest updates from sightseeing spots in Asakusa, Shibuya and Shinjuku https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/200625.html One day walk exploring Kanazawa's highlights https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/a-stroll-through/200325.html A new series of articles on Japan for all of us who are currently staying home to flatten the curve https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/home-delivery/ Food, lodging and local life at the World Heritage Site of Kumano Kodo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kumano/ Experience the age-old traditions and unspoiled scenic beauty of Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shimane/ A two-day trip to the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/chichibu-tama-kai/ 2-days in the mountain city of Takeda Shingen https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kofu/ What to see, eat and do in three days https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/essential-okayama/ A festival of arts, culture and various experiences of the real Japan is happening nationwide https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/japan-cultural-expo/ Introducing the Japan Rail Cafe and other spots in and around the station https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/japan-rail-cafe/ A day out in Aoyama, Roppongi and Tokyo Tower https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/200307.html Steps for a seamless ride on the bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tokaido-shinkansen/ More flights and convenience and a renamed terminal building. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0051.html 2 days of sightseeing and snow activities in eastern Hokkaido https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/akan-mashu/ An overnight trip to the wild east in winter https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/200120.html 2 days exploring the islands in Keramashoto National Park https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/kerama-islands/ Two of Tokyo's most boundary-pushing interactive digital art exhibitions https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/teamlab/ Upcoming changes and improvements to train tickets and passes https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0050.html A 2-day hands-on trip checking out the local crafts https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/echizen-city/ Scaffolding on Kyoto's popular temple is disappearing after renovations https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/200212.html A 2-day trip by Kintetsu Railway https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/191122.html A family trip to the resort town of Karuizawa https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/traveling-with-kids/200127.html A chic neighborhood, local dining and a great view of the city https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shinjuku-kagurazaka/ Odaiba with six months to go https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200130.html Our top picks of where to experience visual poetry in spring https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hanami-2020/ 3 days in the Akita Shirakami area enjoying the outdoors and local cuisine https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/akita-shirakami/ A day of art and architecture in Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/matt/200122.html If you love to explore beautiful natural landscapes, look no further https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/untouched-hokkaido/ Local food, beach views and island hopping in the southernmost prefecture of Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/200109.html A day in Shibamata and Yanaka, and ending with a dinner cruise to Tokyo Bay https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tokyo-shitamachi-yakatabune/ Our list of the country's best ski and snowboard destinations https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2262.html A list of the top 10 things to do for sporting fans in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/olympics/ A 2-day trip by Keihan Railway https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/191106.html 2 days exploring dramatic coastal scenery and the far-flung Oki Islands https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/daisen-oki/ A visit during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. How to prevent negative surprises. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html Ninja culture, traditional craft and local cuisine in Iga https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/ninja-city-iga-ueno/ Staff highlights of a year of researching, reporting and traveling across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0049.html A side trip from Nagoya https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/minokamo/ Introducing Tokyu Plaza Shibuya and Shibuya Parco https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/191203.html Exploring Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/fukushima-miyagi/ One of Japan's premiere taiko groups impresses at its own exclusive theater in Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tao-mangekyo/ A list of some of the best places to enjoy the white season in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2265.html Participate in traditional experiences in this 1300 year old hot spring town https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/toyooka/ Exploring Miyagi Prefecture's seafood culture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/miyagi-seafood/ A sacred mountain, tea and sake near Kansai Airport https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/191003.html A trip along the Sanriku Coast during the Rugby World Cup https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/190925.html 3 days chasing northern Japan's most breathtaking autumn colors https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/towada-hachimantai/ A list of some of the best seasonal illuminations https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2304.html 2 days of hiking and traveling around southern Kyushu's volcanic wonderland https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/kirishima-kinkowan/ A suggested 1-day walking itinerary for Kanazawa https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4213_kanazawa_full.html 2 days in and around one of earth's largest volcanic calderas https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/national-parks/aso-kuju/ A 230 meter tall skyscraper opened in the heart of Shibuya on November 1 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/191024.html Exploring the interior and coastal regions by bicycle https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/cycling-in-toyama/ Report from the popular biennial car show held in Tokyo's Odaiba district https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/191023.html Travel using the Izu Dream Pass and Minami Izu Free Pass https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/izu-dream-pass/ Parts of the inner grounds reopened 3.5 years after the earthquakes https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/191009.html An eclectic mix of traditional and modern sightseeing spots https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/old-new-shibuya/ Inaugural article of our new ''Traveling with Kids'' series https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/traveling-with-kids/190831.html An excellent museum about the 2011 tsunami opened in Rikuzentakata City https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5038_memorial.html Get Your SIM Card for Japan in Advance https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/japan-sim-card/ New video about the highlights of the ancient capital of Nara https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2165.html A three day trip between three breathtaking tourist meccas https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tokyo-hakone-kyoto/ Escaping the hustle and bustle of Tokyo with a day trip to Mount Takao https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tama-takao/ Reservations required on some lines from May 2020 https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2274.html Discovering local gems, cooking with local foods and staying at an apartment hotel https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/mimaru/ Olympic surfing venue in the Boso Peninsula https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/190809.html Uncovering local culture, natural beauty and history in Oita Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/nakatsu/ Easy hikes in Togakushi and Kamikochi https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/190529.html Getting away to a beautiful mountain on central Tokyo's doorstep https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tama-mitake/ Volcano and onsen-filled trip from Beppu to Kumamoto. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4571.html A city that offers a wide range of sights and activities https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/chino/ Where to find nice beaches in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2461.html Exploring Kamakura's food scene. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/food/190710.html Taking a tour around Tokyo to view some of next year's venues. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/190710.html Exploring Ueno's food stall-lined shopping streets and smoky, yakitoriya-filled lanes https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/190701.html Sightseeing and enjoying the cool weather in the highlands https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/190531.html 3-day trip by public transportation along the Sanriku Coast https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/190418.html Strolling through Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/a-stroll-through/190622.html Video guide to enjoying and understanding Japan's most famous dish https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2038.html A pleasant round at the Mashiko PGA course followed by famous dumplings https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/golf-in-japan/190426.html A cheaper way to travel to the Fuji Five Lakes region from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/lori/190508.html Exploring the home of Shogi tiles and wooden furniture, Yamadera and Nikka whiskey https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/190421.html Report from the spring session of the contemporary art festival. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/190509.html Huge tombs south of Osaka are expected to receive world heritage status this summer https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4030.html Specific locations and photo insight https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/andrew/190418.html Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura19/ May 1 marks the beginning of the Reiwa Period. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2135.html Wandering through one of Tokyo's old towns https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/190419.html Beginner's guide to riding trains in Japan with new video https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2016.html Starting April 27, this year's Golden Week will be exceptionally long. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2282.html Exploring Yokohama's ramen culture and popular attractions. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/food/190308.html Checking out the newly opened Nordic theme park https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/190320.html Traditional architecture, storied temples and bustling alleys just outside Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kawagoe/ A three day two night journey through the Iseji Route https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/higashi-kishu/ Plum blossom viewing in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/190314.html Driving in Japan's most car-friendly region Nagoya and Aichi https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/oku-mikawa/ Traveling through the breathtaking Kiso Valley as a side trip from Nagoya https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kisoji/ A girl's guide to Shizuoka and Hamamatsu https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/190224.html A seawind journey over two nights and three days https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/sasebo-seawind/ Taking the overnight bus to Matsushima and Sendai https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/narita-air-and-bus/ Mountains, sea, and the island between two bridges https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/190213.html Places to check out along the historic route https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/takenouchikaido/ A trip to uncover the emergent craft beer scene in the Tokyo district of Shimokitazawa. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/190202.html Exploring Mount Koya's temples and walking trails on a side trip from Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/190216.html How to find Japan's best powder snow without the ski resort crowds https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/peaks/190202.html A 35 kilometer long route between Nara and Sakurai https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/yamanobenomichi/ A list of some gardens and shrines famous for plum blossoms https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2013.html Going back to the ''good old days'' in the Japanese countryside https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/nakaya/ Things to see and do between them https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hokkaido/ Exploring Japan's second largest city https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/a-stroll-through/190127.html Things to do off the beaten track in Fukuyama City https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/fukuyama/ 7 fun things to do in the Osaka-Umeda district https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/fun-in-umeda/ Walking through one of Tokyo's most diverse and international neighborhoods https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/181211.html History, architecture, food and more around the Gateway to Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tokyo-station/ Two towns synonymous with Japanese traditional drinks, as a side trip from Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/190115.html As local as it gets only ten minutes away from Narita https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/sakaemachi/ Trying out some of Osaka's food specialities while exploring popular sightseeing spots. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/food/181123.html A one-of-a-kind experience in Shingu City in southeast Wakayama along the coast https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/shingu-city/ 15th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/181023.html An area full of rare wildlife and natural beauty https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kushiro/ A visit during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. How to prevent negative surprises. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html And visiting the nearby spots in the daytime before the light up https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/tokyo-mega-illumi/ Staff highlights of a year of researching, reporting and traveling across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0048.html Riding the Takayama Line to Toyama https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/toyama-takayama-line/ Seasonal reports from popular koyo spots across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo18/ A guide for solo female travelers https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/181114.html A side trip to Ise Shima from Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/181207.html Trip ideas for a quick visit to Japan's biggest winter event https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5320-winter-2day.html A gourmand tour of Osaka's lesser-known nightlife spots https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/181130.html Shopping, dining and soon-to-be Moomin theme park 40 minutes from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/181112.html Get cozy just two hours from Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/181123.html A list of some of the best seasonal illuminations https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2304.html A day trip from Osaka to Enryakuji and the various attractions located nearby https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/181115.html A three-day golf trip in Hokkaido https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/golf-in-japan/180918.html Japanese Sake & Shochu Campaign https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/sake/ Drinking and dining along the Hanshin Line https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/181108.html Same location and open for business https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/181025.html The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/new-golden-route/part3.html Major Nara temple reconstructed its main hall https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/181025.html Following a trail from Arashiyama to Takao in the midst of beautiful nature https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/181024.html Rabbits in wonderland https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/180912.html A journey through History on Nara's sacred Mount Yoshino https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/181016.html A visit to Tokyo's new wholesale market https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/181015.html Relaxing and easy tours to discover traditional Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/narita-select-bus-tour/ A Day Trip Hiking Among Ruins on an Island near Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/181009.html The town that keeps on giving https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/180911.html The alternative way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/new-golden-route/part2.html Carefully crafted lunchbox bentos for long-distance train rides https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/ekiben/ The current status of Hokkaido's capital https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/andrew/180921.html A day trip of natural adventure on the doorstep of Osaka https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gateway-to-kansai/180924.html A guide for solo female travelers https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/solo-female-travel/180808.html Experiencing the tea and knife-making history of Sakai City https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/180916.html Shibuya Stream opened September 13, 2018 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/180905.html Joining the excitement at Sado Island's 3-day taiko drum music festival https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/earth-celebration/ Where good food meets good vibes https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/180815.html An alternative way of traveling between Tokyo and Kyoto https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/new-golden-route/part1.html All aboard the cutest express https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/180819.html Connecting with Nature in Gunma Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/gunma-adventure/ Climbing Mount Kita-dake in the Japan Southern Alps https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/peaks/180731.html A relaxing side trip from Osaka to Mount Yoshino https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kansai-by-rail/180813.html Contemporary art festival in rural Niigata Prefecture running through September 17 https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/lori/180805.html The perfect holiday stopover for motorsports fans https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/suzuka-circuit/ 14th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/180424.html Getting away to nature using the great-value Hakone Free Pass https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/hakone-free-pass/ Visiting the southernmost inhabited island of Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/180627.html A summer escape two hours from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/lake-nojiri/ Visiting the westernmost part of Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/180624.html Guided tours that offer a taste of Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/narita-tours/ Playing 18 holes at the foot of Japan's tallest mountain https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/golf-in-japan/180615.html Craft beer and idyllic countryside https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/180603.html The hunt for moss, waterfalls and delicious food https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/180527.html On June 8, the reconstructed palace at Nagoya Castle was fully opened to the public https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/nagoya/ Escaping from Tokyo's summer heat https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6037_kyukaruizawa.html Travelling between some of Tokyo's most popular attractions by boat https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/180516.html Strolling through Kawagoe, a historic town of warehouses 30 minutes from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/a-stroll-through/180110.html Sites related to the hidden Christians are expected to become Japan's latest World Heritage site this summer. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2253.html Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html Exploring the beers of Tokyo's Shibuya district. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/180114.html Seasonal flowers two hours from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/180417.html A city with roots in the silk trade https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/180110.html Exploring enchanting Enoshima and Kamakura in a convenient side trip from the capital https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/enoshima/ Tokyo's new fish market is scheduled to open on October 11, 2018 https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0042.html Experiencing Naritasan Temple as part of the free guided tours offered by Narita Airport https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/naritasan/ Uncovering gems of culture and history in remote Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/sanin/ Traveling by train around Japan's stunning region of hot springs and history https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/kagoshima/ Finding culture and tradition in one of Japan's less-known regions https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/east-nara-nabari/ New openings in 2017 and 2018 https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0040.html Explore the Nikko mountains on this beautiful winter hike https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/peaks/180223.html Winter activities that take you across water, land and sky. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/180206.html A spectacular new center about Mount Fuji opened in December 2017 in Fujinomiya City. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/180126.html Experiencing the tea and traditional sites of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/171204.html An outdoor lover's paradise just two hours from Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/180118.html Report from this year's festival, held February 5 to 12. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/andrew/180205.html Nature, food and stunning sunsets on Amami Oshima. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/171110.html 13th part of our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/171017.html Head into wilderness of Japan's final frontier https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/171005.html The unique process of playing golf on a course in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2082.html Forest bathing in Kirishima's power spots https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/171101.html The best of a year of reporting Japan by the Japan Guide staff members. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0039.html Visiting Japan during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. Read our advice to prevent negative surprises. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html Three months of seasonal coverage from koyo spots across the country. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo17/ Island of deer and a registered population of one. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/170518.html Ready to take on Japan's most challenging 3-day hike? https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/peaks/171005.html First edition of our new Far Flung series - a delve into lesser known places in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/far-flung/170517.html The new pass has become available on December 1, 2017. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_hakone_kamakura.html Three hot springs, culture and traditional craft in Kaga City https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/171011.html Cuisine, people and pristine nature on Sado Island https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/171016.html Beyond the Motor and towards the future https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/171025.html Getting merry at Japan's biggest craft beer festival https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/170903.html Where vintage meets style https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/170830.html Visiting the best spots in the prefecture in four days. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170724.html First edition of our outdoor series "Among the Peaks" https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/peaks/170904.html Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/170424.html One car, one journey, and a plethora of inspiring sites https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170727.html Suica, Pasmo, Icoca and seven other IC cards became valid on the trains on September 30, 2017. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_003.html A visit to the popular brewing company in Ibaraki Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/170616.html Stylish summer for grown-ups near Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/170719.html Visiting the three major shrines of Chichibu https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170703.html A remote island in Fukuoka Prefecture and related shrines have received world heritage status. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4840.html After years of closure due to volcanic activity, the peak above Kusatsu Onsen is now accessible again https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170622.html From Tsubame to Sanjo, a journey through local craft https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/170507.html From its iconic temples and shrines to its dramatic scenery. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170530.html We have started creating videos and launched our YouTube channel. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0038.html Exploring the beers of Tokyo's Kanda district. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/170306.html Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across the country. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura17/ Reporting from the flower festival at the foot of Mount Fuji. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170502.html Report from the popular flower park north of Tokyo. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170427.html The flowers are about to reach full bloom. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170424.html A visit to the new complex ahead of its April 20 opening. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170414.html Rest your weary bones with the best of both worlds. https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/170311.html Anime, manga and cosplay https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170215.html Renovation works on the celebrated Yomeimon Gate were completed. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170313.html Get lost in history and nature https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170207.html In pursuit of higher spirituality on the pilgrimage route. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160816.html Checking on the state of early-flowering cherry trees in Tokyo https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170221.html Winter visit to eastern Hokkaido https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170209.html Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Nagasaki https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/170206.html Reporting from this year's festival in Otaru. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170206_otaru.html Reporting from Hokkaido's second largest city. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170207.html Reporting the highlights from this year's festival. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170206.html Drinking our way around Osaka. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/craft-beer/170120.html Quiet moments around Mount Fuji https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/170118.html Checking the early blooming cherry and plum blossoms. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/170116.html Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/161012.html By the japan-guide.com staff members https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0037.html Working our way into western Fukushima. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/161011.html Lights to warm you this winter https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/161219.html Temples and statues along a traditional hiking route. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/161024.html Pottery town in Tochigi Prefecture https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/161125.html Reporting the seasonal colors from popular koyo spots across Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo16/ Renovations on Kiyomizudera's iconic main hall start next year https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html Visiting Kumamoto Castle, Aso Shrine, Mount Aso and more. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/161110.html A trip to Yamato in Nara Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/160913.html Art, design and architecture on the isle https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/160930.html Popular dance festival held in Tokyo every August. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160827.html Sun, surf, sand and everything nice https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/160823.html Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/160525.html On July 26, the Hakone Ropeway was fully reopened. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/160728.html Slip into the streets of shitamachi past https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/160704.html The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo's Ueno Park becomes Japan's 20th world heritage site. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2251.html A visit to the peninsula which hosted the G7 summit this May. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160620.html Getting to the root of central Hokkaido https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/160609.html Reporting the state of the hydrangea flowers in Kamakura. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/jess/160606.html Introducing places to unwind and enjoy the better things in life. https://www.japan-guide.com/chottozeitaku/160520.html Reporting the season from popular hanami spots across the country. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura16/ Three million tulips can be admired in Toyama Prefecture through May 5. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/160426.html Another excellent railway museum opens April 29 in Kyoto. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sam/160419.html Checking out the state of the blue flowers at the spacious park in Ibaraki Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/jess/160420.html Report from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/jess/160418.html A new bus terminal opened on top of Shinjuku Station on April 4. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/160409.html Second report from the contemporary art festival in the Seto Island Sea region. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160403_setouchi.html A visit to the rural peninsula in Akita Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160308.html First report from the contemporary art festival in the Seto Island Sea region. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/joe/160324.html Seasonal report from Kairakuen Garden in Mito City. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/jess/160308.html Making sangria with sake, pineapple, peaches, oranges and dried persimmons. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160302.html A trip to Nagasaki Prefecture (part 3 of 3). https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/151019.html Part one of a trip to the Reinan Coast in Fukui Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160125.html Part two of a trip to the Reinan Coast in Fukui Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160126.html A visit to rural Western Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/151210_tokushima.html Early-blooming cherry blossoms on the Izu Peninsula. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/jess/160224.html Wet report in Tokyo checking out the plum blossoms in Yushima Tenjin Shrine. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/160220.html A trip to Nagasaki Prefecture (part 2 of 3). https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/151021.html The blossoms are predicted to start opening in late March. https://www.japan-guide.com/sakura/ Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/151111.html Selected by the Japan Guide staff members https://www.japan-guide.com/news/151201.html A trip to Nagasaki Prefecture (part 1 of 3). https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/151020.html Reporting the seasonal colors from popular koyo spots across Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo15/ JAL finally matches ANA's Experience Japan Fare https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2364.html Several rail passes will be changed or newly introduced over the coming months. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/151101.html Introducing Japan's Hidden Beauties. https://www.japan-guide.com/tour/2015/e/ Held until November 8 at Tokyo Big Sight. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/151028.html The pass gets a new name, slightly extended coverage and higher price tag. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_06.html A new bus will start operating between Toyama and Shirakawago from December 1, 2015. https://www.japan-guide.com/bus/shirakawago.html A new establishment for cosplayers to take photographs in various settings. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/151018.html Contemporary art festival held in rural Gunma Prefecture until October 12. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/150916_nakanojo.html A trip report from Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/link.html?/index.html+topstory+diamond+1+1+0+/blog/raina/150817_naruko.html A trip report from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/link.html?/index.html+topstory+diamond+1+2+0+/blog/raina/150819_aizu.html How to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the autumn colors. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0029.html The intriguing modern art festival in Niigata Prefecture is held until September 13. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/150804.html Highlighting the country's rapid development into Asia's first industrial power within just half a century. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2252.html Craftsmanship exhibition at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/150623.html Open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/150425.html From July 2015, a new rail pass for travelers from Nagoya to Ise and Kumano becomes available. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_ise_kumano.html Yoshioka Tokujin unveils his latest work: a transparent glass teahouse with a million dollar view over Kyoto. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0034.html Report from the popular flower park in Kitakyushu. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/150430.html Best Scenic Rides in Japan https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2466.html This year's snow wall measures 19 meters https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html Where to see the cherry blossoms if you missed them in Tokyo. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3050_late.html Where to see the cherry blossoms if you missed them in Kyoto. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3951_late.html Forecast and reports from across Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html Some tips on how to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the busy cherry blossom season. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0029.html A winter trip to Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture along the Sea of Japan coast. https://www.japan-guide.com/link.html?/index.html+topstory+shimane+1+1+0+/blog/joe/150129.html Riding the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa ahead of its March opening. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/150207.html Thanks to tasteful, recent redevelopment, Tokyo's Nihonbashi district is increasingly becoming an attractive sightseeing spot. https://www.japan-guide.com/link.html?/index.html+topstory+mitsuigarden+2+2+0+/blog/scott/150108.html Available from March 14, the Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass will be one of the more interesting rail passes on sale. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_kansai_hokuriku.html Drift ice was first spotted on January 12 off the coast of Hokkaido, 9 days earlier than average. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6868.html This great deal for foreign tourists will be turned into a round trip version from March 14 and drop a little bit in value. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_nex.html See illumination reports from <a href="/blog/scott/141218.html">Sagamiko</a>, <a href="/blog/joe/141216.html">Osaka</a>, <a href="/blog/joe/141215.html">Kobe</a>, <a href="/blog/raina/141215.html">Sendai</a>, <a href="/blog/joe/141209.html">Ashikaga</a> and <a href="/blog/raina/141209.html">Tokyo</ https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2303.html On March 14, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended from Nagano to Kanazawa, reducing travel times to various destinations. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0033.html Covering the seasonal colors from the peaks of Hokkaido to the gardens and parks of Tokyo and Kyoto. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo14/ March 2015 will see three new passes, two improved passes and two discontinued passes. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0031.html The large selection of passes for Osaka, Kyoto and surroundings leaves many visitors confused. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357_kansai.html Tips on how to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the autumn color season. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0029.html A new rail pass has become available for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen, but it generally underperforms the Japan Rail Pass. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_tokaido_sanyo.html The hot spring town north of Tokyo keeps becoming more attractive thanks to various beautification projects. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/joe/140820.html A new, free smartphone application including speech translation, route planner, weather forecast and more. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0030.html Opened on June 11, Toranomon Hills is Tokyo's newest landmark and tallest building. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/140619.html Japan's newest world heritage site is centered around the country's first modern silk factory. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7415.html One of Japan's prettiest, old-fashioned onsen towns was finally added to our sightseeing guide. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7975.html Part seven in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/140418.html Until mid June, it is possible to walk along the route's deep snow corridor. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html A list of recommended hiking destinations across Japan for easy walking to multi-day trekking. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2427_where.html Exploring the wide range of shopping opportunities around Osaka Station from the newest malls to the local shopping arcades. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/140306.html The international terminal increased in size, and intercontinental flights started operating during daytime from March 30. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2430.html A book based on japan-guide.com user ratings went on sale in Japan: The 100 Most Famous Views of Japan selected by foreigners. https://www.japan-guide.comhttp://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4062728249/ Some tips on how to find a hotel room in Kyoto during the busy cherry blossom season. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0029.html Japan's tallest skyscraper opened in Osaka on March 7. It features an elegant observation deck 300 meters above the city. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/140307.html A visit to Tokyo to view early flowering plum and cherry blossoms on March 4. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/raina/140304.html Spectacular ice structures can be seen at this winter festival in the center of Hokkaido until late March. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/140213.html A new seasonal bus and rail pass for skiers and snow seekers visiting northern Nagano Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357_nagano.html The japan-guide.com coverage of the 2014 cherry blossom season. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sakura14/ Quiet port town in Hiroshima Prefecture featured in Ponyo and The Wolverine. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3432.html Listing some of Japan's best and most unique museums. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2428.html A new discount ticket lets foreign tourists ride the Narita Express for just 1500 yen. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_nex.html From January 10, 2014, ATMs at 7-Eleven stores resumed accepting Mastercard and Cirrus cards. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2208.html Visiting Japan during New Year can be rewarding as well as frustrating. To prevent negative surprises, read our advice. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2276.html Covering the seasonal colors from the peaks of Hokkaido to the parks of Tokyo and Kyoto. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo13/ A list of some of the best places to enjoy the white season in Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2265.html Part six in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/131014.html From around early November, Tokyo starts to be lit up by various seasonal illumination displays. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2303.html Contemporary art festival which was held in a rural town north of Tokyo this autumn. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130913.html A list of some of the best places to view the iconic volcano from. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6933.html Idyllic town in the mountains north of Kyoto with an atmosphere of old-fashioned, rural Japan. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3985.html A walk around the Tokyo Imperial Palace in the center of the capital. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130807.html The first We Love Japan Tour was successfully completed on November 2. The next tour is planned for 2015. https://www.japan-guide.com/tour/e/ In October, the deities of the Ise Shrines moved into their newly built homes in a ceremony repeated every 20 years since the 7th century. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/130709.html A first part of the reconstructed palace was opened to the public in May 2013. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/130710.html Many smaller events lead up to the festival's main procession on July 17. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/130713.html The iconic mountain's registration increases Japan's number of world heritage sites to <a href="http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2251.html"><font color="000000">seventeen</font></a>. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2172.html The dates for the highly popular light-up events in Shirakawago for winter 2014 were announced. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5956.html A flexible 5-day pass has become available on July 1, 2013, replacing all the previously available passes. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_02.html Report from the festival that combines the Tohoku Region's six major summer festivals into a single, spectacular super-festival. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/130601.html Japan's second most important shrine gets a major overhaul every 60 years. This May, its resident deity moved back into the freshly renovated main hall. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5804.html The unique Sand Museum next to Tottori's sand dunes changes its exhibition once per year. This year's theme is South East Asia. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130520.html The pink moss at the foot of Mount Fuji is now at its best. The festival continues until June 2. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130507.html A visit to the celebrated hot spring resort where a new public bath house was opened on April 25. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/130425.html Part five in our open-ended series about the recovery of the tsunami-hit coast of the Tohoku Region. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/recovery/130416.html ATMs stopped accepting certain Maestro cards. At 7-Eleven ATMs, Mastercards and Cirrus are also affected. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2208.html This year's Golden Week lasts through May 6. May 3 to 6 will be particularly busy. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2282.html A visit to five flower parks in the prefectures north of Tokyo. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/130423.html A photo report from the festival's largest island venue, Shodoshima. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130331.html Some advice on how to see the blossoms if you miss them in Tokyo. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0026.html Checking the buds and early blooming cherry tree varieties in some of Tokyo's popular hanami spots on March 12. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130312.html In the second edition of this wonderful festival, modern art will be scattered across a dozen small islands in the pleasant Seto Inland Sea. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5410.html From March 8 to 17, Kyoto's historic Higashiyama District is lit up by thousands of lanterns in the evenings. https://www.japan-guide.com/news/0025.html Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula is one of the first places to see and celebrate cherry blossoms. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/130228.html Early spring visit to some of Tokyo's gardens and shrines. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/130225.html Report from the 64th annual snow festival held in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130217.html Photo report from the ski resort of Zao Onsen, where trees turn into monsters. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130216.html Report from the snow house festival in Akita Prefecture. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130215.html Snow and ice sculptures on display through February 11. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/130206.html Giant snow and ice sculptures on display through February 11. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/scott/130205.html The snowy village is lit up on selected weekends in January and February. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/130127.html The first drift ice reached Hokkaido on January 11, two weeks earlier than average. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2269.html The blossoms are predicted to open early in Western Japan, according to average schedule elsewhere. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html A trip to the sulfur baths in the snow covered mountains of Gunma. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130110.html Our list of Japan's leading ski and snowboard resorts. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2262_resort.html A visit to the Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine and Sensoji Temple. https://www.japan-guide.com/blog/sean/130102.html