A travel guide to central Fukuoka, covering the twin hearts of the city: the shopping district of Tenjin and historic Hakata.

A guide to Fukuoka’s legendary food scene, from rich tonkotsu ramen to the open-air yatai food stalls of Kyushu’s food capital.

A travel guide to Fukuoka Tower, Japan’s tallest seaside tower, offering sweeping views over the city and Hakata Bay.

Your complete Fukuoka travel guide hub: Fukuoka Tower, Dazaifu Tenmangu, central Tenjin and Hakata, and the city’s famous food.

A travel guide to Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion: the Zen architecture, Sea of Silver Sand, moss garden, and visiting tips.

A travel guide to Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district: lantern-lit lanes, geiko culture, Yasaka Shrine, and visiting tips.

Goryokaku is Hakodate’s other great landmark, a star-shaped fortress unlike anything else in Japan. Built in the final years of the shogunate as a Western-style citadel, it later became the

Hakodate is one of Japan’s great seafood cities, and its morning market is the place to taste why. Set beside the station, the bustling stalls overflow with crab, squid, salmon

Hakodate is the gateway to Hokkaido and one of Japan’s most charming port cities. A world-famous night view, historic Western-influenced streets, a star-shaped fort and superb seafood make it a

Discover Hakone’s famous onsen hot springs and ryokan inns, one of Japan’s most beloved hot-spring retreats near Tokyo.