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Shukubo are temple lodgings on Mt. Koya where guests eat shojin ryori, join morning prayers and can book through the Koyasan Shukubo Association.
A guide to beginner-friendly ski resorts in Hokkaido, Nagano and Niigata, with lift pass prices, season dates, English-language ski schools and shuttles.
A practical guide to accessible trains, gentle itineraries, rail passes and Tōdai-ji details for older visitors to Japan.
Plan a Kobe date night with Mount Rokko, Kobe Port Tower and Nunobiki Herb Garden, plus transport, fares and dinner tips.
Practical advice on safety, onsen etiquette, food, accommodation and transport for women travelling alone in Japan, including solo-friendly activities.
Tokyo's Grutto Pass covers 107 museums and gardens for ¥2,500; Osaka's Amazing Pass includes transport and about 40 attractions; Kyoto's pass is transport only
A two-day guide to Osaka, covering Kuromon Market, Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Amerikamura, with transport passes and costs.
An overview of kissaten, third-wave roasters and chain coffee shops in Japan, with places to know in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, plus key vocabulary.
The Takayama Festival comprises spring and autumn events in Gifu, with ornate yatai floats, marionette shows, processions and an evening festival.
Where to see major Japanese fireworks displays, from Tokyo's Sumida River to Nagaoka, with dates, viewing tips and etiquette advice.
A guide to Japanese language apps for learning and travelling, with offline dictionaries, flashcards, grammar tools and travel phrases.
Ten day trips from Tokyo reachable in under two hours: Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Yokohama, Enoshima, Karuizawa, Atami, Mt. Takao and Yokosuka.
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