In-depth guides and local insights from our team in Japan.
In this article: Introduction Ginkakuji temple is the quieter of Kyoto’s two famous pavilions, and the one that asks more of you....
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In this article: Introduction At seven in the morning on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, the water is often flat. It...
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In this article: Introduction Most people walk Omotesando in Tokyo looking at shop windows. The better view is about three storeys up....
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In this article: Introduction Most people know the Chureito Pagoda before they know its name. The red five-storey pagoda on a forested...
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In this article: Introduction Most first-time visitors reach Yoyogi Park by accident. They come out of Meiji Shrine, or wander off the...
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In this article: Introduction Walk north from the Hachiko Exit, keep the JR tracks on your left, and within three or four...
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In this article: Introduction Most observation decks in Tokyo put a pane of glass between you and the city. Shibuya Sky does...
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In this article: Introduction Most lists of things to do in Hakone read like a checklist, and most visitors treat them that...
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In this article: Introduction Most first-time visitors to Tokyo assume Tokyo Tower is the old attraction, the one you skip now that...
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