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Japan Travel Guide
Temples offer serene escapes for quiet contemplation whilst bullet trains race between neon-lit cities that never sleep.
Welcome to Japan, where cherry blossoms frame ultramodern skylines and kimono-clad geisha hurry between traditional houses.
This Japan travel guide will help you navigate the country’s distinct culture. From Tokyo’s electric energy to Kyoto’s timeless elegance, we’ll share how you can experience both traditional and contemporary Japan.
Whether you’re planning to climb Mount Fuji, soak in hot springs or explore samurai castles, you’ll find practical Japan travel advice and insider tips throughout these pages.
Our Guide to Japan
We know that anyone planning a holiday to Japan will have questions, so we have compiled answers to a few of the most common questions we are regularly asked. Our Japan Experts are always on hand to answer any specific questions and to help plan your tailor made holiday to Japan.
How can I best experience culture in Japan?
Our guide to meeting a geisha and staying in a ryokan…
When is the Best Time to See the Cherry Blossom?
Everything you need to know about giving yourself the best opportunity of seeing Japan’s cherry blossom.
Is Japan a Good Family Destination?
Find out more about what Japan has to offer you and your family.
Highlights of Japan
Kyoto
Kyoto offers the classic image of Japan, traditional wooden houses, weeping cherry and the sound of geta (wooden soled shoes) on the…
Tokyo
Tokyo is an exciting and lively metropolis that thrives off people and life. It is futuristic yet charming and offers up excitement…
Mount Fuji and Hakone
Home to the iconic sight of Mount Fuji.
Japanese Alps
Located in the heart of Japan between Tokyo and Kyoto and stretching to shores of the Sea of Japan, the Japanese Alps…
Okinawa and the Southern Islands
A temperate year-round climate, white sandy beaches, rural solitude and some magnificent coral reefs.
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Hokkaido is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands.
What to expect from Japan
In many ways, Japan is very similar to Britain – an island race, its people have slightly odd idiosyncratic tendencies and are very reserved, and it has never been conquered (well, at least not for a thousand years). Perhaps that is why we find the country so interesting and appreciate its values. Where else in the world do so many iconic images spring to mind – from trees covered in pink blossom to exquisite plates of sushi, or the snowy peak of Mt Fuji to the white-painted faces of geisha? Whether you seek culture, world-class cuisine, ancient sites or natural beauty, Japan has it all.
Why you'll love Japan with us
To make the most out of any trip to Japan, you really need to engage with the culture; whether that means visiting a sumo stable, meeting a geisha or visiting a quirky themed cafe. Local guides are costly, so we will work with you to reduce costs elsewhere without compromising on the experience. However, train travel is efficient and easy to use, and so self-guiding becomes a natural, and exciting, part of exploring Japan.
Explore Japan
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Kyoto
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Tokyo
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Mount Fuji
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Japanese Alps
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Hiroshima
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Shikoku Island
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Hokkaido
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Okinawa
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Izu Peninsula
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