A Village of Hunter-Gatherers That Lasted 1,500 Years: The Story of Sannai-Maruyama
In the far north of Japan, a people who never farmed in the usual sense built a village of thousands, raised towering timber pillars, made some of the world’s oldest
Best Budget and Mid-Range Hotels in Asakusa, Tokyo
Affordable, well-rated hotels in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
Best Budget and Mid-Range Hotels in Namba and Dotonbori, Osaka
Well-rated, affordable hotels in the Namba and Dotonbori area of Osaka, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
Best Budget and Mid-Range Hotels in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Well-rated, affordable hotels in Shinjuku, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts, ideal for first-time Tokyo visitors.
Best Budget and Mid-Range Hotels in Umeda, Osaka
Affordable, well-rated hotels in the Umeda district of Osaka, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
Budget Hotels for Visiting Arashiyama: Affordable West Kyoto Stays
Affordable, well-rated hotels for exploring Arashiyama and west Kyoto, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
Budget Hotels Near Gion and Shijo: Affordable Stays in Central Kyoto
Well-rated, affordable hotels around Gion and the Shijo-Kawaramachi heart of Kyoto, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
Budget Hotels Near Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama: Top-Rated Stays
Highly rated, affordable hotels around Kiyomizu-dera and the Higashiyama temple district, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.
Budget Hotels Near Kyoto Station: Best-Rated Affordable Stays
Affordable, highly rated hotels and hostels a short walk from Kyoto Station, ranked by real traveler ratings and review counts.
Dotonbori: Osaka’s Neon Food and Nightlife Mecca
A guide to Dotonbori, Osaka’s dazzling canal-side district of neon signs, street food, and nightlife.
