Japan

Japan travel guides — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa, plus ryokan stays, onsen etiquette, JR Pass routes and the country’s most iconic experiences.

What you will find in this section

  • Tokyo: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Kabukicho, Akihabara
  • Kyoto: Gion, Fushimi Inari, the temple circuit
  • Osaka: Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, day trips to Nara
  • Hokkaido: Sapporo, Furano, Niseko ski resorts
  • Okinawa: beaches, Ryukyu culture, World War II history
  • Ryokan, onsen and tea ceremony etiquette
  • Practical info: JR Pass, IC cards, visa, internet (pocket wifi)
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