We opted for a Japan Rail Pass, which allows for unlimited travel on most JR trains for a set period. Inside Travel Group offers a unique "Cultural Adventure" travel style to East Asia that combines ...

A tour guide shows visitors around Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa, one of Tokyo's most famous tourist destinations. And as Japan tries to attract tourists, demand for them continues to rise.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Japan is a country that seamlessly blends the old with the new, offering travelers ...

Onsen resort villages are always a soothing way to relax and unwind. Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo, north of Kyoto, is the rare hot springs village that is tattoo friendly. South of Tokyo in Shizuoka, head ...

Japan’s countrywide network of highway buses (kosoku buses) provides a cost-effective alternative to trains for long and medium-distance travel. These buses operate primarily on the country’s ...

Open daily, 8am to 5pm in summer, 8.30am to 4.30pm in winter (www.ryoanji.jp). The Best of Japan 13-day escorted tour (rivieratravel.co.uk) costs from £4,399pp departing May 10, 2025. Includes return ...

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Japan has been growing increasingly popular as a travel destination, with influential magazine Condé Nast Traveler placing it ...

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