15 articles to prepare your trip
Two museums at Kinosaki Onsen to discover the thermal town beyond its baths: the literary legacy of Naoya Shiga and a singular tradition of straw marquetry.
Tokyo
From Senso-ji to Shibuya Crossing, from Toyosu market to Hama-rikyu gardens: the complete guide to planning your Tokyo adventure.
Takayama
A small Kyoto nestled in the Japanese Alps, Takayama reveals its Edo-period streets, sake breweries, and festivals ranked among Japan's most beautiful.
Takamatsu
Capital of Kagawa facing the Seto Inland Sea, Takamatsu blends the Ritsurin Garden, Tamamo Castle, Sanuki udon and art islands such as Naoshima.
Okayama
Between its striking black castle, the magnificent Korakuen Garden, and the legend of Momotaro, Okayama offers a compelling cultural stop along Japan's western Shinkansen corridor.
Narai
Along the historic Nakasendo route, Narai-juku lines its dark wooden houses through the Kiso Valley. A journey frozen in the Edo era, far from the crowds.
Naha
Capital of Okinawa and gateway to the Ryukyu Islands, Naha blends the heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom, modern Japan, and subtropical atmosphere.
Matsue
The quiet capital of Shimane Prefecture, Matsue combines an original castle, navigable moats and stunning sunsets over Lake Shinji.
Kawayu Onsen
Nestled in the Kii Mountains, Kawayu Onsen is Japan's only thermal village where you carve your own hot spring bath directly into the Oto River. A rare stop between Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes and centuries-old tradition.
Izushi
A former castle town nicknamed the "Little Kyoto of Tajima," Izushi blends samurai heritage, legendary sobas, and Zen meditation—just a short distance from Kinosaki Onsen.
Hiraizumi
Once Kyoto's rival in the 12th century, Hiraizumi preserves a Buddhist heritage listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Temples, Pure Land gardens and golden treasures await discovery.
Hagi
Hagi, an intact Edo-period castle town, preserves its samurai-lined streets, hagi-yaki pottery workshops, and UNESCO Meiji heritage along Yamaguchi's northern coast.
Fukui
Prefectural capital south of Kanazawa, Fukui reveals authentic Japan: washi papercraft, Zen temple Eiheiji, dinosaurs of Katsuyama and hot springs of Awara.
Kyushu, the southernmost of Japon's four main islands, is also the third largest. Covering approximately 36,000 km² and home to over 13 million inhabitants, it comprises 7
Often mistaken for a city until its capital Kanazawa is mentioned, Ishikawa is an elongated prefecture on the eastern coast of the island of Honshu, between the Sea of Japan and the mountain range near Mount Hakusan.
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