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Yamaguchi Prefecture

Yamaguchi Prefecture travel guide: 123-torii Motonosumi Shrine, Hagi's samurai streets, Akiyoshido Cave, and Kintaikyo Bridge—Japan's underrated west

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Prefecture blends Korakuen Garden, black Okayama Castle, and the Edo canal town of Kurashiki. Japan's sunniest region with easy Shinkansen access.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Hiroshima Prefecture

Hiroshima Prefecture blends Miyajima's floating torii, the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, and Edo-era port towns most visitors miss.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Region Guide

Chugoku Region

Explore the Chugoku region's five prefectures — from Miyajima's floating torii and Korakuen Garden to the Tottori Sand Dunes and Izumo Taisha shrine.

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Prefecture Guide

Gunma Prefecture

Gunma Prefecture combines world-famous onsen towns like Kusatsu and Ikaho with alpine gorges, highland wetlands, and the UNESCO Tomioka Silk Mill—just 2

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Ibaraki Prefecture

Ibaraki Prefecture combines Hitachi Seaside Park's nemophila blooms, Kairakuen's 3,000 plum trees, and three great shrines. A quieter Kanto escape from

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Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture blends Kawagoe's Edo warehouses, Chichibu's 34-temple pilgrimage, and Ogawa's washi craft—all within 90 minutes of Tokyo.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Chiba Prefecture

Chiba Prefecture stretches from Naritasan Temple to Pacific cliffs and surf villages. Explore the Boso Peninsula, lighthouses, and hidden gems near Tokyo.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

City Guide

Kawagoe Travel Guide: Little Edo, Sweet Potatoes, and the Saitama City Most Tokyo Visitors Rush Through

Kawagoe travel guide to Saitama's preserved Edo-era merchant streets, bell tower, candy alley, and craft beer — 30 minutes from Tokyo.

Apr 30, 20265 min read

Prefecture Guide

Kanagawa Prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture combines Kamakura's Great Buddha, Hakone's volcanic onsen, Yokohama's harbour, and quiet beach towns—all within an hour of Tokyo.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Tokyo Metropolis

Tokyo Metropolis stretches far beyond central wards—explore Tama mountains, volcanic islands, and UNESCO Ogasawara archipelago. Complete travel guide.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

City Guide

Hakone Travel Guide

Hakone travel guide: volcanic onsen valley 90 minutes from Tokyo. Hakone Loop, Lake Ashi, Owakudani crater, Open Air Museum, and ryokan stays.

Apr 30, 20265 min read

Region Guide

Kanto Region

Explore Kanto beyond Tokyo: seven prefectures with Nikko's shrines, Kamakura temples, Kusatsu onsen, and hidden gems within 90 minutes of the capital.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Tochigi Prefecture

Tochigi Prefecture combines UNESCO-listed Nikko shrines, underground quarries, pottery towns, and onsen valleys within two hours of Tokyo.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture is Japan's subtropical archipelago of 160 islands—Ryukyuan culture, turquoise seas, whale sharks, jungle islands & white-sand beaches.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

City Guide

Hakodate

Hakodate blends historic Meiji architecture, Mount Hakodate's famous night view, and Hokkaido's freshest seafood. Skip the crowds with insider tips.

Apr 30, 20263 min read

City Guide

Naha

Naha blends Shuri Castle, Makishi Market, and Kokusai Street with ferry access to Kerama coral islands. Explore Okinawa's subtropical capital beyond the

Apr 30, 20265 min read

Region Guide

Okinawa Region

Okinawa Japan is a subtropical archipelago of coral reefs, white-sand beaches and Ryukyuan heritage. Explore Naha, the Kerama Islands, Iriomote and beyond.

Apr 30, 20262 min read

City Guide

Niseko

Niseko is Hokkaido's ski capital with world-class powder, but beyond the resorts lie Mount Yōtei hikes, hidden onsen, and authentic local food.

Apr 30, 20264 min read

City Guide

Otaru

Otaru blends a snow-lit stone canal, fresh Hokkaido sushi, and hidden railway ruins. Skip the day-trip crowds with insider tips on timing and

Apr 30, 20264 min read

City Guide

Sapporo

Sapporo travel guide covering miso ramen, Odori Park, Hokkaido Shrine, and the quiet neighborhoods locals prefer. Skip the crowds with insider tips.

Apr 30, 20263 min read

Prefecture Guide

Hokkaido Prefecture

Hokkaido prefecture spans 83,000 km² of volcanic peaks, drift-ice coasts, lavender fields, and Ainu heritage. Beyond Sapporo and Niseko lies Japan's

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Region Guide

Hokkaido Region

Hokkaido is Japan's vast northern frontier — volcanic peaks, national parks, drift-ice coasts, and Ainu culture. Beyond Sapporo and Niseko lies genuine

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Prefecture Guide

Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture travel guide — sail Japan's largest lake (Biwa), tour the original Hikone Castle, and shop Shigaraki's tanuki pottery near Kyoto.

Apr 29, 20262 min read

City Guide

Osaka

Osaka travel guide: tackle takoyaki and kushikatsu in Dotonbori, climb to Osaka Castle, and ride neon-lit Shinsekai for old-school city grit.

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Prefecture Guide

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Prefecture travel guide — beyond Kyoto city: Uji's matcha, Amanohashidate's pine bridge, and the hidden temples of Ohara and Kurama.

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City Guide

Kyoto

Kyoto travel guide: walk Higashiyama's stone lanes, sip tea in a Gion teahouse, and find back-street temples that beat the Kiyomizu crowds.

Apr 29, 20263 min read

Region Guide

Kansai Region

Kansai region Japan brings together Kyoto's temples, Osaka's food, Nara's deer parks and Himeji's white castle — the cultural core of the country.

Apr 29, 20262 min read

Prefecture Guide

Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture Japan — visit the sacred Ise Shrine, watch the Ama pearl divers in Toba, and explore Iga, the legendary home of the ninja.

Apr 29, 20263 min read

City Guide

Kanazawa Travel Guide

Kanazawa travel guide: walk preserved geisha and samurai districts, taste gold-leaf ice cream and explore Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great gardens.

Apr 28, 20264 min read