

Naoshima Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Japan’s Art Islands
A world class museum doubles up as a hotel, cutting edge modern art flows along the coastline, and disused buildings are transformed into pop-up galleries.

Is Osaka Worth Visiting in 2025?
It’s the third largest city in Japan, and famous the world over. But is Osaka worth visiting in 2024?

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo: Italian Glamour Meets Japanese Heritage
Located in central Marunouchi District, the brand new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo brings luxury Italian design with a touch of minimalism to Japan’s capital.

Everything You Need to Know Before Climbing Mt Fuji (Updated for 2025)
Climbing to the 3,776 metre summit of Mt Fuji was the one part of my Japan experience I had yet to complete – until now.

The Beginner's Guide to Onsen Etiquette in Japan
The perfect way to relax after a hard day’s exploring. Here’s how to make the most of your traditional Japanese dip.

The Best Times to Visit Japan: A Month by Month Guide
From paradise-style beaches and untouched countryside to spiritual pilgrimages and dramatic volcanic landscapes, Japan has a lot to offer. Here are the best prefectures and months to experience it all.

How to Ship Your Luggage Between Hotels in Japan
Travelling ‘hands-free’ throughout Japan is a less stressful and far easier way to see the country. Here’s how to do it.

Handmade in Kanazawa: 10 Unmissable Things to Do in Japan’s Craft Capital
Rich with history, Ishikawa Prefecture’s Kanazawa has a story to tell around every corner.

A Stay at Rakudo-An: Art & Design in the Japanese Countryside
Set in Tonami Plain, Rakudo-An is a more than 100-year-old restored farmhouse that’s ideal for a quiet and traditional Japanese escape.

Train, Plane or Car: How Should You Get Around Japan?
Japanese transport is clean, reliable, and quick. But which should you use to get around? In this article, we’ll find out.

The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Intermediates
For the innately curious and open-minded travellers amongst us, the Golden Route won’t always cut it. Delve deeper into the historical and cultural side of Japan with this two week intermediate itinerary.

Kyoto’s Understated Art Hotel: The Shinmonzen
Created in Paris, built in Kyoto, and designed by the one-and-only Tadao Ando, The Shinmonzen is located riverside in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion District.

7 Places to Visit in Japan for Traditional Crafts
From Kitamoto Dyeing in Kyoto to glass blowing in Chiba, Japan has a rich history of traditional craftsmanship. We take a look at 7 of the best places in Japan to see them in action.

Kyushu’s Modern Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
The first of its kind in on the island, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka combines low-key luxury and traditional crafts into one of the area’s most enticing accommodation options.

Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth it in 2025?
It might be one of the most convenient ways to travel around Japan, but is the Japan Rail Pass still worth it in 2024?

7 Remote Hotels For Your Next Trip to Japan
Japan has so many unique remote hotels; from a traditional farmhouse converted into a design hotel in Toyama, to a luxury escape in the subtropical islands of Okinawa.
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