Matsumoto blends one of Japan’s finest original castles with atmospheric old streets, a celebrated art museum, and the alpine scenery of the Japan Alps. To make planning easy, we have

Everything you need to plan a trip to Nagasaki: top attractions, history, and the best areas to stay.

This is our complete Nagoya series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for central Japan’s largest city. Use it as your starting point, then

Everything you need to plan a trip to Nara: top temples, the famous deer, and the best areas to stay.

This is our complete Nikko series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for this mountain shrine town. Use it as your starting point, then

This is our complete Okinawa series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for Japan’s tropical south. Use it as your starting point, then dive

This is our complete Sapporo series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for Hokkaido’s northern capital. Use it as your starting point, then explore

Every Sapporo article in one place — attractions, food, the Snow Festival, and the best value hotels.

Sendai blends samurai history, leafy boulevards, famous local food, and the scenic islands of Matsushima Bay, all within easy reach of Tokyo by Shinkansen. To make planning easy, we have

This is our complete Takayama series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for this mountain town and the Hida region. Use it as your