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This Dreamy Ryokan Stay in Japan Includes a Summer-Only Kiri-e Goshuin and Yukata Stroll

No trip to Hakodate is complete without a visit to Yunokawa Onsen, one of Hokkaido’s best-known hot spring escapes. And this summer, there’s an especially memorable way to experien...

Exhibition “The Beauty of Hagi Ware and Art Nouveau” at Hida Takayama Museum of Art

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Discover Historic Japan Beyond Kyoto: Hikone Castle, Genkyu-en Garden, and Hikonyan

Kyoto may be the star of most Kansai itineraries, but nearby Shiga Prefecture offers a quieter way to experience Japan’s history. Just around 50 minutes from Kyoto, Hikone Castle m...

Temple lodgings preparing for pilgrims on Japan's Shikoku island

Japan's Best Premium Hot Spring Getaways: Top 10 Luxury Ryokan in Tohoku & Niigata (Perfect for Family Trips & C...

Treat your parents to a heartfelt getaway or unwind with your partner on a premium Japanese hot spring trip! We've rounded up the Top 10 luxury ryokan and hot spring resorts in the...

Tohoku's Best Value Onsen Ryokan: 10 Hidden Hot Spring Gems from Sendai to Aomori and Niigata

A budget-friendly onsen getaway through Japan's Tohoku region for around 20,000 yen per person! Discover the 10 best-value hot spring stays, complete with snowy open-air baths and...

Where Nature Meets Relaxation: Two Onsen Hotels in Wakayama

No trip to Japan's Kii Peninsula is complete without experiencing one of the region's famous hot springs. After a day spent exploring ancient pilgrimage routes, sacred shrines, dra...

Float into Slow Luxury at Japan's New Hot Spring Haven: YOKI MATSUSHIMA

Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is officially one of Japan’s Top Three Scenic Views (Nihon Sankei), famous for its mesmerizing bay dotted with pine-clad islands. But let's be hones...

Gifu Tanmen (岐阜タンメン)

Drive along a main road in Aichi or Gifu around noon, and you will probably see it. A bright sign, a big parking lot, and a line of hungry locals. That is Gifu Tanmen, one of the T...

Makino's Roadside Station / Wakatake Town Planning Research Institute + STUDIO YY + WORKSTATION

Located in Sakawa, Kochi Prefecture — the birthplace of Tomitaro Makino, the father of Japanese botany — this roadside station (Michi-no-Eki) was selected through an open proposal...

Ohara: The Quiet Kyoto Getaway Where Streams, Temples, and Forest Views Meet

During summer months in Kyoto, the central districts of Shijo and Sanjo twinkle with the lights of elevated kawayuka platforms, where diners sit by the Kamo River. The riverside he...

How a samurai family estate in Yanagawa became one of Japan’s most unusual ryokan stays

Ohana Ryokan survived post-war upheaval to become a living record of the Tachibana family, complete with historic rooms, a pine garden and canal-side experiences.

Where You Should Stay in Yamagata: Best Areas & 40 Hotels For Visitors

Well off the beaten path of major tourist spots like Tokyo and Kyoto, Yamagata Prefecture is located in the northeastern region of Japan called Tohoku. In Yamagata, you can expe...

Ikaho Onsen: Soak, Stroll, and Savor the Flavors of Gunma's Beloved Hot Springs Town

Gunma Prefecture is home to many of Japan's famous hot spring resorts, earning it the nickname the 'Kingdom of Hot Springs.' And it's only an hour and a half drive from Tokyo!...

Weekend in Wakayama: 2-Day Journey Through Japan's Spiritual Kii Peninsula

Escape the crowds of Kansai and discover Wakayama's Kii Peninsula, where dramatic coastlines, oceanfront resorts, ancient pilgrimage routes, and sacred shrines combine to create on...

Where to Stay in Matsumoto: 15 Excellent Accommodations Near the Alps, Castle & Onsens

These days, everyone is packing their bags and heading to Japan. With Michelin-starred eateries, glorious mother nature, and ancient temples sitting amongst a forest of gleaming bu...

Akihiro Hasegawa x Rin Nakanishi Exhibitions at в€љK Contemporary

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8 Best Machiyas in Kyoto: Experience Traditional Japanese Living During Your Stay

Machiyas are traditional wooden townhouses once favored by Kyoto’s merchants and craftspeople until just before WWII. Today, these beautifully preserved homes offer travelers a cha...

Japan's Dreamiest Autumn 2026 Stay? Enjoy Sunrise Cruising, Lakeside French Dining, and Spectacular Fall Colors

Imagine beginning your day on a mirror-like lake, sipping a freshly made latte as red and golden forests glow across the water. This autumn, Towada Prince Hotel is offering a limit...

Shiga Day Trip by Bus Tour: Explore MIHO MUSEUM, Hiyoshi Taisha & Shirahige Shrine with Ease

Kansai in July can be seriously hot. The thought of constantly changing trains, checking timetables, and making my way deep into the mountains or out to Lake Biwa in the summer hea...

Japan's New Hot Spring Hotel Lets You 'Sleep Like a Sea Lion' Before Feasting on Tuna and Crab

What if your next hot spring getaway included bathing in completely untouched spring water, lying flat on a warm bathhouse floor, watching a tuna-cutting show, and finishing the ev...

This Summer, Japan Brings Back its Overnight Train with Ramen at Midnight and Stops for Coastal Views

JR West’s stylish sightseeing train, the WEST EXPRESS Ginga, is bringing back its Kinan route from July 3 to September 30, 2026, connecting Kyoto and Shingu through Wakayama’s coas...

La Vista Atami Terrace: A Seaside Resort Stay Perfect for Onsen Beginners

Located about 40 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen, La Vista Atami Terrace opened in the popular hot spring resort of Atami. A LIVE JAPAN editor shares a detailed guest review of th...

KINOSAKI ONSEN WITH KIDS

If you’re up for a truly authentic, slow-travel getaway in Japan – keep reading! You’re going to LOVE this place. This was my first trip to Kinosaki Onsen and I was delighted to se...