When and where to expect red momiji maple and yellow gingko leaves to hit their peak colour this autumn
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Travel tips and guides to Tokyo's surrounds and beyond – your holiday starts here
6 hotels and glamping sites in Kawaguchiko with the best Mt Fuji views
Book these accommodations and be the envy of all your Instagram followers
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
Pool with a view? Japan does it better by having infinity hot spring baths with breathtaking views of pristine nature
8 best snow and ski destinations in Japan
Suit up and hit the slopes at these amazing snow resorts and mountain villages around Japan this winter
5 places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
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Travel news and updates
All JR rail passes are increasing in price this October – the full list
All JR rail passes are increasing in price this October – the full list
Hurry! There’s still time to purchase these Japan rail and train passes before prices go up on October 1 2023
Ghibli Park will have real-life Catbus shuttle by March 2024
Ghibli Park will have real-life Catbus shuttle by March 2024
You'll soon be able to hop on a real Catbus from ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple is open till late for a special light-up this autumn
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple is open till late for a special light-up this autumn
See the iconic hill-top temple in a whole new light after sunset
This is the only place in Japan to see sakura and autumn leaves at the same time
This is the only place in Japan to see sakura and autumn leaves at the same time
Witness this unusual phenomenon at the annual Obara Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossom Festival in Aichi prefecture
In photos: highlights at teamLab's A Forest Where Gods Live digital art forest in Kyushu
In photos: highlights at teamLab's A Forest Where Gods Live digital art forest in Kyushu
A Forest Where Gods Live takes over Mifuneyama Rakuen Park in Saga prefecture, Kyushu until November 5 2023
Tadami train from Fukushima to Niigata goes through one of Japan's top autumn scenery
Tadami train from Fukushima to Niigata goes through one of Japan's top autumn scenery
The 135km-long Tadami Line boasts incredible autumn foliage in the colder months
Beyond Tokyo
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
10 stunning attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these places make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
Five places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
Five places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
Best foodie destinations in Japan
Best foodie destinations in Japan
Japanese cuisine may have conquered the world, but you should experience it at its homeland in these food cities in Japan
Where to get the best views of Mount Fuji
Where to get the best views of Mount Fuji
To see Mt Fuji in all its glory, take a day trip out of Tokyo to these scenic spots in Yamanashi and Shizuoka
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Useful info for travellers
Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
5 best restaurants at Narita Airport Terminal 2’s new Japan Food Hall
Enjoy one last proper Japanese meal in Narita Airport before having to face airplane food on your flight home
11 best things to do at Haneda Airport Garden, the new lifestyle complex at Haneda T3
The new complex at Tokyo's Haneda Airport T3 has shops, restaurants and a spa to enjoy while waiting for your flight
Visit Japan virtually
Watch now: these stunning YouTube videos bring cherry blossoms to you wherever you are
No more fomo – enjoy sakura season from home with these high-definition cherry blossom videos
Watch this relaxing 8K aerial video on YouTube if you miss Japan
The amazing hour-long video of Japan takes you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Hakodate and more – and you'll see it all from above
See all Japan’s 47 prefectures in 130 seconds via this stunning tourism video
Warning: you'll miss Japan even more
Watch this stunning short documentary about the origins of Japanese dashi – for free
Dashi is the heart and soul of Japanese cuisine