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Tokyo's parks range from the Imperial Palace East Gardens and Ueno Park to Shinjuku Gyoen, with cherry blossoms, autumn colour and quiet walks.
A seven-day first-trip route through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with a Nara day trip, Shinkansen travel, airport transfers, transport passes and key sights.
From Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower to free public lookouts, here is what each observation deck offers, what it costs and when to visit for the best views.
A practical guide to combining Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park with Miyajima's shrines, torii gate and local food in one day.
Entry depends on nationality. Visa-free stays are available for many; JESTA is not operating yet, and eVisa or paper visas apply to others.
A practical guide to a Nara day trip from Kyoto or Osaka, with temples, Nara Park deer, local rules, Naramachi shops and transport advice.
Japan’s drone rules require registration, remote ID and sometimes permission; many city, shrine and castle sites are restricted, so check local rules before flying.
A practical guide to Tokyo night photography, covering Shinjuku, Skytree and TMG observatories, and Odaiba bay views, with access, hours and tripod rules.
A guide to photographing Japan's streets respectfully, covering privacy rules, local restrictions in Kyoto and Tokyo, and practical ethics for public spaces.
A practical guide to early opening times, routes and photography rules at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji.
Emergency numbers, English-speaking hospitals, pharmacies and medicine rules for visitors to Japan.
Compare hotels, ryokan and licensed Airbnb stays in Japan, covering costs, meals, taxes and which suits different travellers.
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