Spot Maiko and Geisha at Setsubun in Kyoto

Who are Geisha and Maiko?
Geisha: The word divides to Gei: Art and Sha: person, literally meaning the person of arts. Geisha are the women who have mastered the

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Gokayama Historical Village

In December 1995, this village was registered as an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visitors can see thatched-roof (gassho-zukuri-style) houses here, examp

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The Gifu You Never Knew Existed

Tucked inside of Japan, hiding beautiful gardens, and gorgeous flowing rivers is Gifu prefecture. Due to it's proximity to Aichi prefecture, Gifu is often over

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First Time in Aichi

Aichi is great for first timers in that, while there are many traditionally Japanese experiences to be had like eating Miso-based food and visiting old shrines,

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What to expect from a shinkansen ride

Train transport in Japan is known for being efficient, on time, clean - and in the case of shinkansens, super speedy. Here are a few quick observations I made f

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Article by Sherilyn Siy

5 Quintessentially Japanese Autumn Foods You Must Try

If there's one season exclusive to foodies, it would be autumn. Considered by Japanese as the appetite-stimulating season, the cooler weather somehow inspires p

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Hands on Japan: Making Echizen Washi

When travelling around, or entertaining visitors to Japan I always think it is a good idea to have some hands on experiences, some 'doing' to balance all the 's

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Kyoto's best 5 autumn colour spots

Japan's Sakura trees may make Spring the most popular travelling period in Japan, but the gorgeous maple and Gingko leaves of October and November leave Autumn

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Osaka

As the second largest city in Japan, Osaka is often compared to the capital city Tokyo—both popular travelling destinations in Japan. But some would venture to

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Trip Planner

Plan your perfect trip to Japan! Simply click the 'Add to Trip' button on any of the 20,000 sights and hotels featured on this site. With sights across all 47 Japanese Prefectures, we hope to introduce to a number of hidden gems off the beaten track.

Need a little inspiration? Be sure to check out our trip planner overview as well as the pre-made trips below!

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Rainy Day at Sunshine City

The perfect way to spend a rainy day in Tokyo is at Sunshine City located on the East side of Ikebukuro.

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The 5 Lakes of Fuji

Located in Fujigoku, Fuji's famous lakes offer breathtaking views and serve as a hub for outdoor activities. With plenty of hiking trails, camping spots and even ski slopes, this is the perfect area for those that love the outdoors!

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Day Trip to Kamakura

Kamakura is just South of Tokyo and is an easy getaway destination for anyone living in the city. With its various temples, shrines, beaches, hiking trails, and shopping streets, Kamakura allows you to fulfill a whole day of relaxation.

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Tokyo Record Stores

here's nothing quite like putting on a record. And Tokyo boasts a good number of record stores with wide range sub-genres, old and new.

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Intern Ellie's Cycle Kyoto Bike Tour

Our intern Ellie went on a trip to Kyoto and joined a cycling tour! Check out the spots she visited in this handy collection.

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Today's selected sights

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Meguro Sanma Festival

Meguro Sanma Festival, held every September at the Meguro Ekimae shopping street, provides fresh grilled "sanma" (saury) to visitors for free.

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Munch's Burger Shack

Munch's Burger Shack is a burger restaurant conveniently located between the stations Tamachi, Mita, Shibakoen and Hamamatsucho.

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Sight in Yamanashi

Hakusan Onsen

Hakusan Onsen is a natural hot spring where visitors can enjoy bathing outside with a beautiful view on Mount Yatsugadake and Kayagatake.

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Sight in Iwate

Esashi Fujiwara no Sato

Esashi Fujiwara no Sato (Fujiwara Heritage Park) is a theme park recreating Japanese history by letting visitors experience the glory days of the Heian period.

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Keiyo Street

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Sight in Kagoshima

Ajino Tonkatsu Maruichi

Pan-fried breaded pork cutlet restaurant in downtown Kagoshima.

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Sight in Kanagawa

Kinnotake

Kinnotake is an onsen ryokan (Japanese hot spring inn) located in Hakone, Kanagawa.

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Sight in Hyogo

Namco Land Sannomiya

This gaming arcade located within Kobe's Sannomiya station is owned by Bandai Namco Games Inc.

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Blacows

Blacows is a popular burger restaurant in the upmarket area of Ebisu.

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Today's selected articles

Article by Ayushi Kalyani

Spot Maiko and Geisha at Setsubun in Kyoto

Who are Geisha and Maiko? Geisha: The word divides to Gei: Art and Sha: person, literally meaning the person of arts. Geisha are the women who have mastered the

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Article by Heidi Han

The Ultimate Guide to Odaiba

http://traveljapanblog.com/wordpress/tag/odaiba/So, you've booked your ticket to Tokyo and planned out all the cool places you're going to visit: Shibuya Cross

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Article by Eric M

Tsuta

Michelin HardwareBig news shocked the culinary world in late 2016 when a ramen restaurant was awarded one Michelin star. Yes, the humble bowl of soup favored b

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Article by Saikham Xiong

Going to Odaiba City? Try this route!

Access Odaiba via Water! Diver City OdaibaIn my experience going to the city of Odaiba for the first time, I never would have thought of taking this route to re

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Article by Carrie Ho

Kagari Ramen Tokyo Ginza - Thick CREAMY Chicken Booth, highly recommended by locals!

Every time I travel to Tokyo, my last night dinner must be 篝かがり Kagari Ramen. IMG_6794.JPG 1.78 MBIt is hidden at one of the back streets in Ginza district, r

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Thrift Shop Treasure Hunting

A famous American author once remarked that Japan continually remakes itself. The Tokyo of today hardly looks like the Tokyo at the end of the Showa era (1926 –

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Hyogo Access Guide

Hyogo is very accessible from most prefectures in Kansai, especially Osaka. Train, bus, or plane, most options for travel should take no less than 2 to 3 hours.

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Cycling in Japan: the Shimanami Kaido

The Shimanami Kaido is a wonderful bicycle route that extends from Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture all the way to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture. This 70-kil

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Article by Julia Lai

Romance In Tokyo

Valentines is coming soon and Japan is already up for it , no matter where you go , you'll bond to see something valentines related, in supermarkets, they will

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Introducing TC Wi-Fi

Exploring Japan can be both fun and challenging, and the ability to easily get online can give you peace of mind whilst travelling. From staying connected with family and friends to looking up train times in a hurry, there’s no doubting the convenience of a portable Wi-Fi connection.

Tokyo Creative has partnered with one of Japan’s leading pocket Wi-Fi providers to offer a new convenient and affordable rental service for use across the whole of Japan.

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Today's selected Regions

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Gunma

Famous for its gorgeous mountains and luxurious onsens (hot springs) Gunma is a nature lover's delight. Maebashi City, home to many parks and flower gardens, is

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Okinawa

There’s a reason why over 10 million people visit Okinawa every year – Japan's southernmost island is a natural wonder, with pristine beaches, friendly people a

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Shiga

Shiga prefecture is part of the quirky and friendly Kansai region. It includes the vast waters of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The north sho

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Kumamoto

Kumamoto is in the center of Kyushu Island, and Mount Aso is the beloved heart of this beautiful prefecture. Aso-Kuju, Unzen-Amakusa National Parks, Mount Yabah

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Aichi

Aichi is the center of the Chubu region in Japan, and its capital is Nagoya. Nagoya is the fourth most populated urban area in Japan, and is home to a large aut

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Saga

Saga has a natural beauty that inspires. It is one of the few prefectures that has two different ocean borders: The Sea of Genkai on the north and on its south

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Gifu

Gifu prefecture, known as the unofficial “center” of Japan, was and is very important to Japan in many aspects. For starters, it holds the record for most open

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Mie

While often overlooked due to its more popular neighbors like Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya, Mie prefecture offers a unique cultural experience for those who visit. B

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Nara

A cradle of traditional Japanese history and culture, Nara breathes the spirit of Yamato - the Japanese nation. Formerly known as “Heijyokyo", Nara was the firs

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