Cars driving through a neon-lit intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, at night

Destinations

Where to go in Japan, region by region. Complete city guides, day trips and the small towns most visitors miss.

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On the way

Coming soon to Destinations

  • Tokyo: the complete guide
  • Kyoto: the complete guide
  • Osaka: the complete guide
  • Hokkaido guide
  • Okinawa guide
  • Day trips from Tokyo: Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and Fuji Five Lakes
  • Day trips from Kyoto and Osaka: Nara, Himeji and Uji
Keep exploring

More ways into Japan

A stone path through a tunnel of orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Wonders

The 100 Wonders of Japan: landmarks, landscapes and marvels, each with its story.

A bowl of ramen with egg and vegetables in Tokyo

Experiences

Food, onsen, festivals, ryokan stays and the moments you will talk about for years.

A white Shinkansen bullet train arriving at a station platform

Plan Your Trip

Itineraries, budgets, trains, money and etiquette, all in plain language.