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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Gekko

This hole-in-the-wall bar offers a casual atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. Gekko is also known for participating in the yearly Asagaya Nomiya Festival, where p

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Sight in Gifu

Omamiya Sweet Shop

Situated in this traditional building travelers will find an old shop specializing in cinnamon sweets and omiyage (souvenirs). The store first opened in the Mei

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Sight in Nagasaki

Teramachi-dori Street

Teramachi in Nagasaki is also known as Temple Town where you can find many old temples and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an old traditional Japanese are

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Sight in Tokyo

JAI HIND

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Sight in Aichi

Midland Square

Midland Square is a 247-meter high building with a rooftop observatory called the "Sky Promenade".

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Sight in Saitama

Shosetsu-en

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Sight in Tokyo

Tachiaigawa Yoshidaya

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Sight in Nagasaki

Shimabara Castle

Shimabara Castle, also known as Moritake Castle, was built in 1624. It was the Shimabara clan's center of power during the Edo era.

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Sight in Kanagawa

Kamakura Ichi

Kamakura Ichi is a small Japanese fabric shop on Komachi-dori, just a short walk from Kamakura station.

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Today's selected articles

Article by Elise Meng

2019 Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Japan

2020 is your year to finally get yourself to Japan... and this is how you do it.

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Suburban Sundays: Iidabashi Edition

Iidabashi Station is often used as a transit point for travelers visiting different parts of Tokyo - but there's quite a few things to do around the area! If on

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Okinawa with Ease? Take a Road Trip!

Okinawa. Sun. Sand. Surf. History. Shopping. No trains....wait, what?!Yes, you read it right - beautiful, fascinating Okinawa is a vacationers paradise for man

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Article by Kiara Threepwood

Paradise for 460 Yen! Bathhouses in Tokyo - Part 1

Produced in 2016 「昼のセント酒」 (Hiro no Sento Sake, roughly translated meaning “Bath and Alcohol at Noon”, English title on amazon is "Sunshine Sento-Sake", German t

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The Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum Experience

The Shin Yokohama Ramen museum is known to be the world's first food amusement park. It has 9 ramen restaurants which allows you to enjoy different kinds of ram

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Article by Julia Lai

VOGUE FASHION NIGHT OUT 2017

A whole day of fashion, fun , shopping , special shows and awesome exclusive freebies (such attempting).Another cool thing about this event is that its all free

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5 reasons why staying at a ryokan is a must for your Japan vacation!

If you're planning out your Japanese trip then naturally, one of the biggest things to consider is where you're going to stay. You might be researching hotels o

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Cowabunga in Okinawa! | Explore this Island’s Beach Activities

Okinawa is commonly referred to as the Hawaii of Japan, and for those of you planning your next summer getaway, this could be the perfect destination for a fun-fulled summer. Here are a few kinds of activities that you can enjoy during your stay!

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Article by Yenn Kathleen Teng

Shinsekai! (A Very Short Article)

Last April 7 to 20, 2017, my cousin and I went to Osaka for the first time. As I said in my previous article, this is the first time we traveled without our par

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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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Oita

Oita is sometimes called the “Nara of the West”. It is located in the northeast of Kyushu and is best known for the city of Beppu which has more onsen (hot spri

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Kanagawa

Kanagawa is a dynamic part of the greater Tokyo area. The capital city, Yokohama, features the famous Chinatown district, a port area with dining and shopping p

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Aomori

Aomori prefecture is surrounded by the sea and boasts amazing natural beauty and opportunity for outdoor adventures. It is the home of Lake Towada, the Hakkoda

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Chiba

Chiba Prefecture is just next door to the megalopolis of Tokyo, it's a special place with a long history. Chiba has abundant farm land, historic temples, tradit

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Fukuoka

Fukuoka is located on the northern side of the island of Kyushu. It includes the two largest cities in the area, Fukuoka City, its capital, and Kitakyushu. The

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Hiroshima

The traditional center of the Chugoku region of Japan, and home to over 2.8 million people, Hiroshima is famous and infamous in its history and major sights. Hi

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Toyama

Toyama is a small prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It has mountainous borders inland with wonderful natural views, hiking trails, hot springs and ev

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Wakayama

Koyasan (Mount Koya) is the heart and soul of Wakayama Prefecture. Koyasan is the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in the year 885

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Tochigi

Tochigi is famed for its onsen (hot springs), ski resorts and large natural parks. Approximately 21% of the prefecture is designated as parks. Its capital, Utsu

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