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A procession of dancers in on a street during a festival in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, Japan

Sep 29, 20267 min read

5 Places Locals Want You to Visit in Japan

A beach with waves landing on sand and blue sky above in Taro, along the Michinoku Coastal Trail, Tohoku, Honshu, Japan.

Sep 20, 20266 min read

A Guide to Hiking the Michinoku Coastal Trail, Japan

Trees frame the golden Kinkaku-ji temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Sep 14, 202620 min read

30 Things to Know Before Visiting Japan

Tsukiji Outer Market,
TOKYO, JAPAN. MAY 2025
Tsukiji Market
Outer Market

Jul 29, 202610 min read

How to Explore Japan on a Budget

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Jul 15, 202614 min read

Taking the Train in Japan - All You Need to Know

A traditional tub boat on the island of Sadoshima in Japan.

May 28, 202611 min read

8 of the Best Small Islands to Visit in Japan

Brightly lit restaurants at night lining a street in the Shinsekai district of Osaka.

May 19, 20269 min read

4-Day Osaka and Kyoto Itinerary: Sightseeing, Food, and Fun

Bullet train passing Mt Fuji. Blanscape/Shutterstock

Apr 28, 20269 min read

How to Get Around in Japan

A walkway to a red-roofed pagoda.

Apr 27, 20267 min read

Why You Should Visit Taiwan and Japan on the Same Trip

Flying carp streamers to mark Children's Day at the end of Golden Week in Japan. LilyRosePhotos/Shutterstock

Mar 27, 202610 min read

A Guide to Golden Week in Japan

The wooden hall of the Todai-ji Daibutsu-den in Nara, Japan.

Mar 25, 202610 min read

Do You Need a Visa to Go to Japan?

Couple sitting in a camping chair in nature with a view of Island in a beautiful blue sky with an overlanding car with a rooftop tent and an awning. Hokkaido 1, other: Kat Marsh

Mar 25, 20269 min read

10 Road Trips That Will Show You the Best of Japan

Kiyosumi Gardens in Tokyo, Japan. Akanksha Singh/Lonely Planet

Mar 5, 202611 min read

The Ultimate Week in Japan

Three women wait on steps outside a tea shop at a market.

Feb 12, 20267 min read

35 dos and Don'ts for Travelers in Japan

Groups of people picnic at low tables in a park with cherry blossoms in bloom overhead

Jan 23, 20269 min read

The Best Time to Visit Japan

A cylist rides along a lakeside path with Mount Fuji in the distance on a sunny day.

Jan 16, 202613 min read

A Guide to Solo Travel in Japan

On local trains in Japan, such as the Wakayama Electric Railway, you might be the only non-local on board © Shutterstock/george photo cm

Nov 16, 20259 min read

How to See Japan by Train

Japan Tokaido Shinkansen with Mount Fuji in background and a field of flowers in the foreground.

Nov 9, 20256 min read

Riding Japan's High-Speed Tōkaidō Shinkansen

The taxi app GO is the number-one rated taxi app in Japan. Courtesy of GO

Jul 1, 20256 min read

A Guide to Taking a Taxi in Japan

Nijō-jō in Kyoto, Japan (left: Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet) and cherry blossoms in Seoul, South Korea (right: anek.soowannaphoom/Shutterstock)

Jun 3, 20257 min read

Japan vs South Korea: Which East Asian Destination Should You Visit?

The Japan Rail Pass can offer substantial savings when exploring Japan by train. Sanga Park/Shutterstock

Apr 8, 20259 min read

Lonely Planet Guide to the Japan Rail Pass

A tea ceremony in Kyoto. B.S.P.I./Getty Images

Mar 27, 20258 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

The ancient shrine of Ise-jingū is the centerpiece of Ise-Shima, a tranquil natural region of Japan. Courtesy of Jingushicho

Mar 17, 20257 min read

Discover the Serene Beauty of Ise-Shima, Japan

Here's what you need to know about cell connectivity and wi-fi when traveling in Japan. Shutterstock

Nov 20, 20247 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in Japan: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Pack up your laptop and make use of Japan's new digital nomad visa © monzenmachi / Getty Images

Feb 16, 20244 min read

Everything We Know About Japan’s New Six-Month Digital Nomad Visa

Shinkansen or JR Bullet train running past a flowering field in Shizuoka during spring with Mt. Fuji in the background.

Oct 2, 20233 min read

The Cost of a Japan Rail Pass Has More Than Doubled - Is It Worth It?

The slow train runs from Nagoya to Toyama and is a four-hour trip non-stop © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 4, 20239 min read

Riding the Slow Train Through Japan from Nagoya to Toyama

Two men walking in opposite directions past a karaoke bar near the Kita-Senju train station in Northern Tokyo

Mar 2, 20226 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Karaoke in Japan

Young woman at an airport holding passport and looking at the departures board

Jan 7, 20212 min read

The World’s Most Powerful Passports for 2021 Have Been Revealed

Jul 7, 20202 min read

Japan's Record-Breaking Bullet Train Can Also Run During Earthquakes

portrait of a blind woman with a white cane standing outside, waiting for public transport in summer.

Oct 22, 20192 min read

Google Maps Introduces Detailed Voice Guidance

Sep 17, 20192 min read

A New Bus Line in Japan Will Take Travellers Direct from Kyoto to Koyasan

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