Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The “must-sees” are must-sees for a reason, but the real magic happens when you get away from the big-ticket sites. All of a sudden, people are coming out of their houses to say hello, surprised and delighted to find a foreigner in their little town. They’re ushering […]
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Beyond the big names: Choosing between Japan’s major cities
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Ever since the economic “miracle” of the post-war years, Japan has been synonymous with cities. Big ones. You probably have an idea of what to expect from Tokyo and Kyoto, but beyond the big names, how well do you know your Hiroshima from your Hakone? Each Japanese […]
Tokyo through the eyes of a travel expert
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Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Every month, our Condé Nast Traveller Top Travel Specialist Amy Tadehara brings us insider knowledge on how to access semi-impenetrable experiences, avoid crowds, and find hidden delights well away from those tourist-worn pathways. This month, she’s sharing her favourite spots to eat, sleep and explore in Tokyo… […]
Where to onsen: our pick of Japan’s best hot springs
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Whether you’ve had a busy day exploring Tokyo a or a long, winding walk along one of Japan’s ancient hiking paths, there’s nothing like rounding off the day with a leisurely dip in a naturally-heated pool, called an onsen. The phrase hadaka no tsukiai, meaning naked communion, refers to the breakdown of social barriers – […]
Where to stay on Naoshima ‘art island’
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The ‘art island’ of Naoshima on the Seto Inland Sea is a must-visit for art lovers, particularly during the Setouchi Art Triennale. Travel consultant Natalie Collar slept soundly in two of the most unusual places to stay during the festival: the swish Benesse House and quirky Tsutsujiso […]
Luxury Japan: See the cherry blossom in style
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tour leader Richard Farmer shares 10 highlights from a deluxe Small Group Tour this spring, including travelling in style; eating, drinking and sleeping soundly at the finest establishments; and seeing the landscape bloom with pastel pink cherry blossom. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tour leader Richard Farmer shares 10 highlights from a deluxe Small Group Tour this spring, including travelling in style; eating, drinking and sleeping soundly at the finest establishments; and seeing the landscape bloom with pastel pink cherry blossom. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!