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Kanto

13 Best Places to Visit in Ibaraki

Ibaraki prefecture is less than an hour away from Tokyo, and has great spots to enjoy nature and historical sites. Here are the best places to visit in Ibaraki.
Places to visit in Kyoto

20 Popular Tourist Attractions in Kyoto – An Overview Per Area

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is always listed among the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. Along with the other cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, it has been through a rapid growth as a center of economy with its abundant sources of sightseeing spots which bring a huge benefit to the city. Once you open a travel guidebook on Japan, you probably get confused and feel lost as there are so many places to go and things to do there. In this article, we will divide the city into five main districts and tell you more about each area and its' highlights!
Kyushu

Best Places To Visit in Kagoshima

Kagoshima prefecture is located in the southernmost part of Kyushu. In Kagoshima you can find invigorating nature, unique hot springs, fresh seafood and amazing local cuisine. Some typical areas to visit include the Kirishima area where you’ll find the Kirishima mountain mange and hot springs, and the Ibusuki area known for its natural sand bath. Take either a ferry or plane from the mainland Kagoshima and you’ll also be able to access remote islands such as Yakushima and Amami Oshima. Here are our top picks in the area!
Hokkaido

15 Best Things To Do in Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the second largest and northernmost island in Japan. The prefecture is especially famous for rich nature including beautiful lakes, flower fields, and six (!) national parks to explore. In summer, many people try to escape the heath by making their way up north and enjoying the mountainous area. In winter there is no shortage of the famous of the amazing Japanese powder snow, that cover some of the best ski slopes in the world. Combine this with delicious local food including amazingly fresh prepared seafood and fruits like the Yubari melon, and you have no reason not to Hokkaido anymore.
Tohoku

Best Places To Visit In Aomori

Aomori is a prefecture in the Tohoku Region, about 700 kilometers north of Tokyo. It is the northernmost region facing Hokkaido across the sea with heavy snowfall every winter. The nature in the tip of Honshu island is of exceptional beauty with mountains, onsen, lakes and beaches. The capital city carries the same name, like many other prefectural capital cities, and is home to the famous Nebuta Festival, one of the best festivals in Tohoku and all of Japan. Although it is not necessarily listed among the most popular travel destinations in Japan, it offers enjoyable experiences for visitors! In this article, we will introduce some of the must visit places in Aomori prefecture!
Kyushu

Best Places to Visit in Oita

Oita prefecture is located on the eastern coastline of Kyushu Island. Oita is the most visited prefecture of Kyushu Island because of its amazing onsen. In fact, it is known for being the largest onsen (hot spring) resort in Japan, however, the province is filled with wonderful spots and offers so much more. Here are our recommended places to visit in Oita.
Kyushu

Best Places to Visit in Nagasaki

Nagasaki prefecture is located on the west coast of Japan’s Kyushu Island. The prefecture, with a capital city that carries the same name, is known for its stunning nature including several volcanoes, forested offshore islands and hot-spring areas. Though, the unique history of the prefecture is what is more widely known. Today, Nagasaki offers many beautiful, interesting and historically important places and buildings. Here are our recommended places to visit in Nagasaki!
Itinerary in Japan

14-Day Itinerary in Japan – Highlights of the Golden Route of Japan

If you have 2 weeks to explore Japan. it would be better to visit some places! Here is the suggested itinerary for 14 days trip. Let's make the most of your trip!
Places to visit in Kyoto

10 Best Places to Visit in Arashiyama, Kyoto

Here we introduce the best places to visit in Arashiyama. Arashiyama is a popular place to visit in Kyoto and famous for their bamboo forest and Togetsu bridge! This article includes how to get there and the must-visit places in Arashiyama!
Day trips from Tokyo

Explore Nikko: The Perfect Getaway from Tokyo!

Located north from Tokyo, Nikko is a great day or weekend trip destination. Famous shrines and beautiful nature, here we explain how to get there from Tokyo and list the best places to visit in Nikko!