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Japan’s major cities are full of interesting and exciting things to see and do. However, travel a little further afield and you’ll discover sides of Japan you never knew existed. From the distant shores of Okinawa to the sacred trails of the Kii Mountains, a plethora of memorable trips in Japan are waiting for you. Whether you’re escaping on a day-trip, train journey or a meandering road trip, we’ll show you where to go and how to get there. Check out the articles below for some great travel ideas in Japan. 

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Exploring Shinjuku – Walking the Big Two Part 3

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Touring Harajuku – Walking the Big Two Part 2

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One of the Best Beaches Near Tokyo: A Day Trip To Morito Beach

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Shimanami Kaido – Island Wave Sea Highway: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 6

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First Steps of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route: Day 1

Of the many routes of the Kumano Kodo trail, the Nakahechi Route is...
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Ine Village, Kyoto’s Rustic Fishing Town

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Crossing the Rainbow Bridge and Diving Into an Odaiba Tour

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Zamami and its Many Beaches: Okinawa Without a Car Day 2

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A Jog through Okinawa World: Okinawa Without a Car Day 3

We returned from island life to the Okinawan mainland with a day to...

Things to do in Japan in Winter: Ice Fishing

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The Nakasendo Trail: 1 day hike from Magome to Tsumago

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Our Guide To How To Catch The Tram In Nagasaki

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Overheating at Dogo Onsen: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 5

The celebrated novel Botchan by Natsume Soseki tells the story of a grumpy...
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Monkeys and Ancient Cedar Trees on the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route: Day 2

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Riding the Isaburo-Shinpei : Tokyo to Okinawa Day 12

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Gallivanting around Ginza – A Tour Through Old Tokyo Part 1

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The Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa Without a Car Day 5

On the last day of our Okinawa trip, we decided to commune with...

Capybara Onsen: The Izu Shaboten Zoo

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All Aboard the Sanyo Main Line: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 9

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Trekking Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine

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Our Guide to: Getting to Naoshima Art Island

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Visiting Nachisan and Kumano Nachi Taisha

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The Okinawan Resort Life: Okinawa Without a Car Day 4

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