The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Intermediates
For the innately curious and open-minded travellers amongst us, the Golden Route won’t always cut it. Delve deeper into the historical and cultural side of Japan with this two week intermediate itinerary.
Roku Kyoto: A Retreat in the Foothills of Mount Takagamine
A retreat-style resort tucked away in Kyoto’s Takagamine mountainside that celebrates traditional Japanese design merged with modern-day minimalism.
Everything You Need to Know About Japan's New Digital Nomad Visa
Do you want to spend 6 months in Japan without taking a career break? For the culturally curious traveller, Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa has made that dream a reality. Here’s everything you need to know.
How to Spend 36 Hours in Tokyo with American Express
Hidden tofu restaurants, a long-standing paper-maker, and a giant haven for book lovers. Here’s how to spend 36 hours in Japan’s capital city.
7 Unique Ryokans to Add to Your Japan Bucket List
Looking to dive deeper into Japan’s culture and history? Traditional Japanese inns might just be the unique accommodation option you’ve been looking for.
How to Ship Your Luggage Between Hotels in Japan
Travelling ‘hands-free’ throughout Japan is a less stressful and far easier way to see the country. Here’s how to do it.
Is Osaka Worth Visiting in 2024?
It’s the third largest city in Japan, and famous the world over. But is Osaka worth visiting in 2024?
Kyoto’s Understated Art Hotel: The Shinmonzen
Created in Paris, built in Kyoto, and designed by the one-and-only Tadao Ando, The Shinmonzen is located riverside in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion District.
Kyushu’s Modern Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
The first of its kind in on the island, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka combines low-key luxury and traditional crafts into one of the area’s most enticing accommodation options.
Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth it in 2024?
It might be one of the most convenient ways to travel around Japan, but is the Japan Rail Pass still worth it in 2024?
The Art Lover’s Guide to Aomori Prefecture
Known globally for the Nebuta Matsuri, Aomori Prefecture plays host to a number of artistic landmarks including Aomori Museum of Art and the Ryue Nishizawa-designed, Towada Art Center.
Art in the Countryside: Echigo-Tsumari Art Field
Echigo-Tsumari Art Field seamlessly combines rural Japan with modern artistic expressions from both local and international artists.
Hot Spring Healing: Hoshino Resorts Kai Poroto
Set on the edge of Lake Poroto and enfolded in forest, this 42-room ryokan convincingly blurs the line between man-made structures and its bucolic surroundings.
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island: A Timeless Subtropical Escape
Nowhere is the timelessness of Ryukyu culture more beautifully preserved than the hidden village of Hoshinoya Taketomi Island.
10 Places to Visit in Japan for Art & Architecture
From design hotels and creative living spaces to art islands and floating tea houses, Japan has so many unique places to experience art and architecture.
Hoshinoya Fuji: Glamping with a Luxury Twist
A private cabin, toasted marshmallows, and breakfast at the foot of Mt Fuji, Hoshinoya Fuji is Japan’s first-ever glamping resort.
In With the Old: A Stay at Maana Kiyomizu, Kyoto
The third property by Maana Homes, Maana Kiyomizu is designed by local architects Shigenori Uoya and Takeshi Ikei, with each of three guest suites created as intimate spaces to enhance the senses.
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From hiking Japan’s greatest ancient pilgrimage trail to getting lost in centuries-old forests and visiting cultural centres filled with art, here are 6 under-the-radar destinations waiting to be explored.