Cherry Blossom viewing without the crowds ? – head north!
The Tohoku (Northern Japan) region definitely takes the crown in the ranking of the most underrated areas of Japan. What is even less well known amongst non-Japanese, is that Tohoku [...]
The Aussie dollar is weak, except in this desirable destination
Sydney Morning Herald | 21st Nov 23 Australian visitors to the United Kingdom and the Eurozone will probably notice their funds are feeling more stretched than usual, with the Australian [...]
Cherry Blossom Tours 2024
Limited Places Available! In 2024 , Japan Holidays currently has FOUR Fully Escorted Cherry Blossom Tours available, and they are filling up fast! World Heritage & Kumano Kodo Cherry Blossom [...]
Christmas in Japan – is it different?
Well, yes and no. While Christmas is not a national holiday in Japan ( only about 1 percent of the whole population in Japan is Christian) Christmas has still evolved [...]
Tokyo Winter Illuminations
Winter in Japan often conjures images of great skiing on pristine ski slopes, a soothing onsen bath, and steaming bowls of ramen soup and Japanese hotpot cuisine. For those that [...]
Night Kabuki in Osaka – Jan 2024
22-28 Jan 2024 Tickets are ON SALE NOW for this major cultural event. The celebratory Sanbaso, an ancient folk dance, has been transformed into one of the most entertaining of [...]
Tokyo Mega Illumination – opening 11 Nov 23
Tokyo’s largest illumination event Only 15 minutes away by train from Shinagawa Station - one of Tokyo's busiest stations - is the hidden and off-the-tourist-radar Oi district. In addition to its [...]
Latest client reviews
Japan Holidays loves feedback! We encourage all our clients, on their return, to post reviews of their Japan experience - the good and the bad - to our website , [...]
Update – entering Japan post covid restrictions
Japan is now open to travelers from all countries or regions! Although there are now no Covid protocols for Japan, Japan Holidays strongly recommends that you use the Visit Japan [...]