Nov 3, 2020 • 3 min read
Japan's "Olympics of Fireworks" is held in Daisen, Akita Prefecture each August. Here's everything you need to know about this explosive event.
Nov 3, 2020 • 3 min read
Japan's "Olympics of Fireworks" is held in Daisen, Akita Prefecture each August. Here's everything you need to know about this explosive event.
Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read
Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.
Mar 2, 2020 • 5 min read
For first-timers, 10 to 14 days is usually recommended along the Golden Route. Here are the spots you shouldn't miss.
Feb 28, 2020 • 15 min read
Hiking along the Kumano Kodō's trails is a way to see a side to Japan far from city lights, where forested mountains hide ancient places of pilgrimage
Feb 27, 2020 • 5 min read
Explore Tohoku - Japan's far north - a land of elemental nature and ancient customs.
Feb 18, 2020 • 5 min read
Check out our tips before you travel to Japan. It may look the same, but the country has changed in recent times.
Jan 30, 2020 • 6 min read
Self-described "nemesis of walking" Stephanie Yeboah explains why hiking Japan's Oku-Matsushima Trail marked a turning point in her approach to hiking.
Jan 25, 2020 • 4 min read
An onsen in Japan is an experience to treasure. Make sure you don't do it wrong with our beginner's guide to onsen etiquette.
Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read
Make the most of your time in Japan by joining a group tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Intrepid Travel.
Jan 14, 2020 • 5 min read
Often overlooked as the gateway to Hakone, Odawara has the closest feudal castle to Tokyo and a raft of other historic traditions discoverable in a day.
Jan 13, 2020 • 6 min read
The Setouchi region of Japan — comprised of seven prefectures and thousands of islands located in and along the Seto Inland Sea — has inspired several Studio…
Dec 23, 2019 • 5 min read
Stephanie Yeboah realises a life-long dream of visiting Japan and learns about the stunning scenery outside of the big cities.
Dec 21, 2019 • 7 min read
Escape the city stress in Daisen, Japan's rice country in the north. Traditional onsen and stunning countryside awaits you.
Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read
Escape the hectic atmosphere of Tokyo in the beautiful surroundings of nearby Saitama Prefecture.
Nov 20, 2019 • 5 min read
While you can pedal the entire Tobishima Kaido bike route in just a few hours, the coastal scenery of the Seto Inland Sea merits slowing down, as does the art,…
Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read
James Clark explains why the Michinoku Coastal Trail, which crosses parts of Japan scarred by the 2011 earthquake, is the best hike he’s done.
Oct 15, 2019 • 5 min read
Part sun-soaked nature retreat, part multicultural metropolis, Fukuoka Prefecture has a lot to offer visitors seeking unique experiences.
Oct 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Wakayama Prefecture is a perfect place to try bathing in the mineral-rich waters of a Japanese onsen.
Oct 8, 2019 • 7 min read
One of Japan's most remote and rewarding journeys, the Kumano Kodō weaves through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, south of Osaka.
Oct 4, 2019 • 6 min read
Their independence is growing, so when you travel with tweens and teens be sure to think outside the box. Here are our suggestions to get the plan rolling.
Oct 4, 2019 • 4 min read
Ken-kun is an up-and-comer in Japan’s food stand game. In this dog-eat-dog world, Ken-kun’s cuteness may put him at an advantage.
Sep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
A beautiful and varied natural landscape, traditional craft-making culture, and noodle specialities are just a few reasons to explore Iwate Prefecture.