Japan
4 guides

Japan is a country where tradition and modernity live side by side in a way all their own. Its culture shows in thousand-year-old temples, ancestral rituals and small everyday gestures, while its food, which goes far beyond sushi, is an essential part of the trip: ramen, okonomiyaki, street food and regional flavors that change from city to city. Cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto show different sides of the country: the futuristic energy of the capital, the relaxed, food-loving spirit of Osaka, and the historic elegance of Kyoto with its temples, traditional neighborhoods and geishas. Each one brings a different experience, and they complement each other. Beyond the big cities, Japan surprises you with landscapes and destinations full of history: Matsumoto and Nagano in the Japanese Alps, Kawaguchiko with its iconic views of Mount Fuji, Kanazawa and its samurai districts, Hiroshima and Miyajima, Nara and the spiritual Kumano Kodo, an ancient pilgrimage route through mountains and sacred forests.
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What to see and do in Tokyo: itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days
If it's your first time in Japan, Tokyo can seem huge and overwhelming, but with a well-planned itinerary you'll be able to enjoy its most famous…
7 min read

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What to see and do in Tokyo: itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days
If it's your first time in Japan, Tokyo can seem huge and overwhelming, but with a well-planned itinerary you'll be able to enjoy its most famous…
7 min read

How to get from Narita or Haneda airport to Tokyo
In this guide we go over all the options for getting from the airport to central Tokyo: trains, buses, private transfers and taxis, with prices, travel…
3 min read

Things to do in Tokyo: a complete guide and the neighborhoods you can't miss
Tokyo is one of the most dynamic cities in the world, blending old and new, tradition and technology, into an urban landscape like no other. If you're…
17 min read

Where to stay in Tokyo: best neighborhoods and hotels
Choosing where to stay in Tokyo can make all the difference on your trip. In this guide we go over the best neighborhoods to stay in, with the pros and…
5 min read

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