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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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Teahouse Remains and Sweeping Views: Day 4 of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route
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Our Guide To Getting Around Naoshima Art Island
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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...
One of the Best Beaches Near Tokyo: A Day Trip To Morito Beach
I’d been feeling under the weather for a few days; sore chest, dry...
The Many Eruptions of Sakurajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 13
At the southern tip of the Japanese mainland and the island of Kyushu,...
Things to do in Japan in Winter: Ice Fishing
It is not widely known, but one of the coldest places in Honshu,...
An Unforgettable White Christmas In Japan: Destination Sapporo
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Dive into This Sea-side Artists’ Haven: The Onomichi Temple Walk and Literature Path
You know how some places just feel magical? Onomichi is exactly one of...
Hiroshima’s Many-Layered History: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 7
Amongst the different regional varieties of the savory pancake-like concoction known as okonomiyaki,...
Riding the Isaburo-Shinpei : Tokyo to Okinawa Day 12
Our last day of train travel didn’t disappoint. On the way down to...
Renewal on Miyajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 8
The island of Miyajima, also known as Itsukushima, is a short trip away...
Japanese Country Town Profile: One Day In Kiso Fukushima
If you’re planning a trip to the Kiso Valley, perhaps to walk the...
All The Highlights On This 2 Night Naoshima Itinerary
Naoshima Art Island is a must-see for art lovers travelling to Japan. Due...
The Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa Without a Car Day 5
On the last day of our Okinawa trip, we decided to commune with...
Exploring Shinjuku – Walking the Big Two Part 3
If Shibuya is the current center of development, commerce, and shopping, Shinjuku is...
Zamami and its Many Beaches: Okinawa Without a Car Day 2
While some visitors to Okinawa never leave the main island, travelers in search...
Touring Harajuku – Walking the Big Two Part 2
Between Shibuya and Shinjuku is the sprawling greenery of Yoyogi Park that dominates...
The Top Things To Do On Miyajima Island
Miyajima, or Itsukushima, is a lush, forested island in Hiroshima Bay and undoubtedly...
All Aboard the Sanyo Main Line: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 9
After a two-day stay, we left the city of Hiroshima behind us and...
Ine Village, Kyoto’s Rustic Fishing Town
The town of Ine is located approximately 130km north of Kyoto, on the coast of...
The Jogasaki Coast: Hiking through Volcanic Cliffs and Quiet Capes
After a morning spent witnessing volcanic archery and visiting a capybara onsen, my...
Ten Years On: Touring The Fukushima Coastline
Fukushima is an enormous prefecture in Japan. It spreads from the coast far...
The Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops of Your Dreams are in Konagai
Japan does a great job of incorporating cute and creative design elements into...
Tomogashima: Japan’s Forgotten Fortress
In the mood for something different?
Japan is widely accepted...
Things to do in Yunomine Onsen
Yunomine Onsen in Wakayama Prefecture
Japan, like other countries...
