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From neon-lit streets to peaceful temples, discover places, flavors and experiences that make Japan unforgettable.
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Japan’s most beautiful destinations
Kanto
Tokyo 東京
Neon avenues, quiet shrines, and the best food city on earth.
Kansai
Kyoto 京都
A thousand years of temples, gardens and quiet ceremony.
Kansai
Osaka 大阪
Japan's kitchen: loud, warm and endlessly hungry.
Northern Japan
Hokkaido 北海道
Powder snow, steaming onsen and wide open north.
Chugoku
Hiroshima 広島
A city of remembrance beside an island of shrines.
Ryukyu Islands
Okinawa 沖縄
Coral seas, Ryukyu culture and an unhurried island pace.
Make the most of your day
Ideas for today
Choose a city and an experience. Check local opening hours, weather and availability before setting out.
Culture · Tokyo
Walk old-town Asakusa
A temple visit, small shops and a slower side of Tokyo.
Explore this city →Food · Osaka
Taste your way through Osaka
Takoyaki, local kitchens and the lights of Dotonbori.
Explore this city →Outdoors · Kyoto
Follow Kyoto’s torii paths
Take an unhurried walk through Fushimi Inari’s shrine grounds.
Explore this city →A different Japan every season
Seasons & annual traditions
Spring
Hanami · cherry blossom
Blossom viewing, gardens and picnics. Timing varies by region and year.
Summer
Matsuri · festivals & fireworks
Local festivals and mountain walks. Expect heat, humidity and rain.
Autumn
Momiji · autumn leaves
Maple colours move south from the mountains. Check local foliage reports.
Winter
Snow festivals & illuminations
Skiing in the north, warming onsen and winter lights. Dates vary by venue.
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