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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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How to Ride the Bullet Train in Japan

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Our Guide to: Getting to Naoshima Art Island

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The High Walls of Shuri Castle: Okinawa Without a Car Day 1

Its frequently said that a car is the perfect way to experience Okinawa....

Island Hopping in Okinawa: Where to Go and How to Do It

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Ambling Asakusa Tour: A Tour of Old Tokyo Part 3

After a leisurely boat ride along the Sumida River, you will arrive in...

The Healing Waters of Hitoyoshi: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 11

On day 11 of our trip, we left Fukuoka and after a brief...
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Ise to Kyoto in the Cheap Seats: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 2

After a night in the tea fields, our party rose at dawn and...

Dizzying Heights at Takeda Castle: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 4

Often billed as The Machu Picchu of Japan, the ruins of Takeda Castle...
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The Idyllic Hills of Biei: Exploring A Hidden Gem by Bike, Day 1

Biei lies in the foothills of Mt. Tokachi,...
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A Leisurely Yokohama Seashore Tour

After Japan opened to foreign trade in the middle of the 19th century,...

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Our Guide To Getting Around Naoshima Art Island

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Exploring Fukue Island: A Goto Island Adventure in Nagasaki

The Goto Islands are an archipelago of 140 islands located off the west...

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

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

While some visitors to Okinawa never leave the main island, travelers in search...

Caves, Hot Springs, and Sunsets: Why You Need to Visit Enoshima Island: Part 2

Welcome to the final instalment of our Enoshima Island guide. Now that you’ve...
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Frittering About in Fukuoka: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 10

Sometimes, the best days of a vacation are the ones where things fail...
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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...
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Springtime in Hokkaido’s Biei–Furano

Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and sidles the frosty southeastern part of Russia. It is...

Tips for Catching the Train or Bus in Tokyo

Using public transport in Tokyo can feel overwhelming, it’s the largest city in...
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Teahouse Remains and Sweeping Views: Day 4 of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route

Although the pilgrimage was technically complete at Hongu, we wanted the sense of...

Our Guide To How To Catch The Tram In Nagasaki

Nagasaki is a fairly compact city, but some...

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