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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 Fukue Island: A Goto Island Adventure in Nagasaki
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One of the Best Beaches Near Tokyo: A Day Trip To Morito Beach
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The Top Things To Do On Miyajima Island
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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...
Capybara Onsen: The Izu Shaboten Zoo
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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...
Tokyo Day Trip: Koedo, Kawagoe’s Breath of Edo
We hear music in the distance. Drums beat and flutes whistle a traditional...
The Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa Without a Car Day 5
On the last day of our Okinawa trip, we decided to commune with...
Our Guide To Getting Around Naoshima Art Island
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Riding the Isaburo-Shinpei : Tokyo to Okinawa Day 12
Our last day of train travel didn’t disappoint. On the way down to...
The Many Eruptions of Sakurajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 13
At the southern tip of the Japanese mainland and the island of Kyushu,...
Renewal on Miyajima: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 8
The island of Miyajima, also known as Itsukushima, is a short trip away...
Forests, Lakes and Ancient Trails: Day trips in the Kiso-Valley
Deep in the mountains of Nagano prefecture, sidling the Japanese Central Alps, lies...
Frittering About in Fukuoka: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 10
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Three Instagrammable Tokyo Photo Spots You Can’t Miss
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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...
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...
The Okinawa Ferry Voyage: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 14
This is the last day of our trip from Tokyo to Okinawa, but...
The Idyllic Hills of Biei: Exploring A Hidden Gem by Bike, Day 2
Good morning, Biei! At the end of our Day 1 article, we suggested...
Onomichi Cat Alley is a Cat Lover’s Paradise: Prepare to Lose your Mind
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Road Trippin’ through Kumamoto Prefecture
With summer creeping in and three friends staying with us, the call of...
The Edo-era remains of Tsumago juku
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Hiking the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
The Kii Mountains of Wakayama prefecture, blanketed in dense, silent forests, tell a...
The Okinawan Resort Life: Okinawa Without a Car Day 4
For many travelers to Okinawa, lazing around at a resort is their main...
Touring Harajuku – Walking the Big Two Part 2
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