Japan Travel Tips

A lovely guide to the most beautiful Kyoto temples and shrines, featuring well-known monuments and off-the-beaten-path gems.

Best known for tea, Japan is also becoming a coffee lover's destination. We spoke with Tokyo Coffee's Eric Tessier about third wave coffee in Japan.

Looking for a break from the metropolis? Get out of the city and enjoy nature on one of these 4 great day hikes near Tokyo, Japan!

Osaka is one of Japan's most unsung cities, often overshadowed by its neighbor Kyoto and Tokyo. Find out what makes Osaka such an amazing destination!

If you're in the early planning stages, or are looking for more Japan travel tips, enjoy our free Japan travel resources, including sample itineraries & more!

Traveling to Japan? You may have heard that Wi-Fi is surprisingly hard to find in Japan. So we wrote this simple guide to help you stay connected!

Kyoto's cuisine is one of the highlights of a visit to Japan's ancient capital. Here are some Kyoto foods not to miss when you visit!

Ideas and inspiration for your trip to Japan. 25 remarkable places and experiences in Japan, from sushi to sumo, hot springs to hiking, and much more!

Japanese whisky is increasingly famous, and more travelers are visiting Japan to sample whisky — and tour Japan’s great whisky distilleries — than ever before. Here are six legendary Japanese whisky distilleries where you can get a behind-the-scenes look at the whisky-making process.

Sake 101 for sake beginners. Find out more about sake tasting, different types of sake, and more. A fun and easy guide to the basics of sake for sake beginners.

Should you get the Japan Rail Pass for your trip to Japan? While it can be an amazing tool, find out why it's not always the cheapest or most convenient option.

The Japanese winter is magical, especially if you love sushi, skiing, snowboarding, hot springs & snow monkeys! See our top recommendations for winter in Japan.

Should you stay in a ryokan? Take a virtual ryokan tour, and see what makes staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan a "must" when visiting Japan.

One of the highlights of visiting Japan and staying at a traditional ryokan (inn) is the chance to soak in onsen (hot springs).

What are the differences between shochu and sake? Today shochu expert Yukari Sakamoto joins us to talk shochu, Japan's favorite distilled liquor. Kanpai!

Just outside Tokyo, the historic seaside town of Kamakura is perfect for a day trip or weekend full of beautiful temples, scenic hikes, and local charm.