Takasaki Day Trip: Dreaming of Daruma
Explore the home of Japan's lucky red dolls — and try some of the best udon noodles in the world while you're at it.
Explore the home of Japan's lucky red dolls — and try some of the best udon noodles in the world while you're at it.
Our guide for hikers, thrillseekers, and foodies.
Ocean sunsets, private hot springs, geisha performances — and much more.
Stroll across gorges, sip on sake, stay at a ryokan, and simply relax.
A 400-year-old seafood restaurant, Studio Ghibli, and lots of teddies.
An unlikely day trip — but possible nonetheless.
Natural disasters ranked highly — but that's not all we found out.
The only thing you need to read about this bullet train.
We compare heavyweight plans with 100GB, "somelimited" and truly unlimited data.
It's cheaper than the JR Pass, and not just available to tourists.
From hot springs and museums to shrines and pirate ships, here's our DIY guide.
Meander along Japan's "golden route" — exploring Nagano, Kanazawa and more.
When is the best time to book hotels, buy tickets to Ghibli Park, and sort out everything else?
See a bunch of Japan's most famous sights in just 3 days.
A beginner's guide to the line that connects Tokyo with Kanazawa.
Is the bullet train still the best choice for this route?
How to get around the steep new fees.
Tickets & seat reservations, speeds & special passes.
Everything you need to know about Japan's fastest—and most modern—bullet-train line.
Updated with the latest rules & restrictions.