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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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Ambling Asakusa Tour: A Tour of Old Tokyo Part 3

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WeBase Hakata: The Fukuoka Hostel With The Giant Cat Statue

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Noto Peninsula Drive, A Day Trip From Kanazawa

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The bright colors and ornate exterior of Shuri castle is frequently compared to the Forbidden City in Beijing.

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....

Forests, Lakes and Ancient Trails: Day trips in the Kiso-Valley

Deep in the mountains of Nagano prefecture, sidling the Japanese Central Alps, lies...
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Renewal on Miyajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 8

The island of Miyajima, also known as Itsukushima, is a short trip away...

How to Ride the Bullet Train in Japan

Riding the bullet train (also known as Shinkansen) is easily the most convenient...

Riding the Isaburo-Shinpei : Tokyo to Okinawa Day 12

Our last day of train travel didn’t disappoint. On the way down to...
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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...

The Healing Waters of Hitoyoshi: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 11

On day 11 of our trip, we left Fukuoka and after a brief...

The Top Things To Do On Miyajima Island

Miyajima, or Itsukushima, is a lush, forested island in Hiroshima Bay and undoubtedly...

The Jogasaki Coast: Hiking through Volcanic Cliffs and Quiet Capes

After a morning spent witnessing volcanic archery and visiting a capybara onsen, my...

Tokyo Day Trip: Koedo, Kawagoe’s Breath of Edo

We hear music in the distance. Drums beat and flutes whistle a traditional...

Ten Years On: Touring The Fukushima Coastline

Fukushima is an enormous prefecture in Japan. It spreads from the coast far...

The Nakasendo Trail: 1 day hike from Magome to Tsumago

Picture this: you're a feudal lord (daimyo) with land, money and power within...

Touring Harajuku – Walking the Big Two Part 2

Between Shibuya and Shinjuku is the sprawling greenery of Yoyogi Park that dominates...

The Many Eruptions of Sakurajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 13

At the southern tip of the Japanese mainland and the island of Kyushu,...
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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...

Our Guide To Getting Around Naoshima Art Island

Japan's Art Island has a few pockets of attractions, so chances are you're...

Things to do in Japan in Winter: Ice Fishing

It is not widely known, but one of the coldest places in Honshu,...
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Exploring Shinjuku – Walking the Big Two Part 3

If Shibuya is the current center of development, commerce, and shopping, Shinjuku is...
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The Edo-era remains of Tsumago juku

Nagano is famous for its world-class ski fields but this prefecture's history runs...
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The Pacific Ocean, a Pagoda and a Waterfall: Day 5 of Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route

The final day of the Kumano Kodo on...
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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...

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