Visit Shigaraki, the Japanese Kiln Town Keeping 800 Years of Ceramic Craft Alive

From ancient climbing kilns to candlelit tea ceremonies, Shigaraki is one of Japan’s most renowned craft destinations, and one of its least visited.

2027 Japan Hiking Tours

Japan has some of the best hiking in the world, offering both stunning mountain scenery along ancient travelling routes, to coastal trekking through spectacular – and sparsely populated – ocean-side trails.

Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour 2026

Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour 2026 from $650 2-Day Bus Tour from Tokyo | Departure dates Jul 1 – Sep 9, 2026 Standard Items – included in all plans 8th Sta. Mountain hut stay Two meals English-speaking guide Admission fee to

Michinoku Coastal Trail

The Michinoku Coastal Trail (MCT) is Japan’s newest – and longest- hiking trail, through one of the country’s more remote and rugged regions. The name of the coastal walk is a throwback to ancient times, when Japan’s north-eastern Tohoku region

Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo

The Guardian | 26 Jan 26 From rhino-sized Rhyhorns to worm-like Diglett, visitors to PokéPark Kanto will roam a forest populated by lifelike Pokémon statues when the attraction opens next week. In Japan, February is normally a period of quiet

Hotel Inspection – The Gate Hotel, Tokyo

Japan Holidays Tokyo based staff recently visited The Gate Hotel Tokyo by HULIC for a site inspection. In addition to its excellent location in the Ginza and Yurakucho area, the hotel left a strong impression with its sophisticated design and

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison….accommodation!

On June 25, 2026, Hoshino Resorts will transform a piece of Japanese history into a timelessly elegant escape with the opening of HOSHINOYA Nara Prison. A ryokan and inn operator has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract visitors to a sprawling

Great Hikes of Japan

Although probably better known for its traditional culture and technologically advanced cities, Japan is also a country of mountains. More than seventy percent of the volcanic archipelago is covered by towering volcanic peaks and snow capped summits; and these mountains,

Kyushu Hot Springs and Nature Self-Drive Tour | Japan Self Drive Tours

Driving in Japan

Japan’s large metropolitan areas around Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya are served by highly efficient public transportation systems. It is not surprising then, that many Japanese people do not even own a car – or even hold a driver’s license. For

Japan tip every Aussie tourist needs to know to stop freaking out

News.com.au I know of tourists, visiting for the first time, who walked in and straight back out of a train station in Osaka because in the end a taxi seemed like the easier option. And when travelling with a

Japan Travel FAQs

A few helpful things to know for Japan first timers…. Before your trip, take a moment to get familiar with the country – Japanese customs, culture, and Wi-Fi connectivity, as well as seasonal weather, geography, and luggage-delivery services. Here, you’ll

Hokkaido Self Drive Tours | Japan Holidays

Regions of Japan

Japan consists of four main islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—stretching from north to south. Farther south lies Okinawa, a chain of tropical islands. The country has around 80 active volcanoes and is one of the most heavily forested developed nations,

Hiking the Kumano Kodo

The Kumano Kodo is the name of a hiking route made up of seven trails that snake through the Kii Mountain Range in Japan’s Wakayama prefecture. The four main routes (Kohechi, Nakahechi, Iseji and Omine-Okugakemichi) all converge at the beautiful

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail

The Nakasendo Trail is a 534-kilometer historic walking route in Japan, connecting Kyoto and Tokyo through the central mountains. Also known as the “Central Mountain Road,” it features 69 preserved post towns (like Magome, Tsumago, and Narai) ) that served

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