Destinations
City and regional travel guides across Japan.
Fukuoka (Hakata) Travel Guide: Ramen, Yatai & Day Trips (2026)
A Fukuoka travel guide — Hakata tonkotsu ramen, the open-air yatai stalls, Ohori Park, Canal City and a Dazaifu day trip, plus how to get there in 2026.
Kobe Travel Guide: Beef, the Kitano Quarter, and Mount Rokko (2026)
A practical Kobe travel guide — where to eat Kobe beef, the Kitano foreign-residence quarter, Mount Rokko and the herb garden, Nada's sake breweries, and the harbour.
Kawaramachi Guide: Kyoto's Downtown, Pontocho & Nishiki (2026)
A Kawaramachi guide to central Kyoto — Teramachi and Shinkyogoku arcades, Nishiki Market, Pontocho dining and the riverside, an ideal base for Kyoto in 2026.
Kyoto Travel Guide: What to See and How to Plan (2026)
A practical guide to Kyoto — the temples and districts worth your time, how to dodge the crowds, getting there, and the city's new 2026 accommodation tax.
Nara Travel Guide: The Great Buddha, Deer Park, and a Day Trip Plan (2026)
A practical Nara travel guide — Todai-ji's Great Buddha, the free-roaming deer of Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, and how to do it as a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.
Namba & Dotonbori Guide: Osaka's Street-Food Heart (2026)
A practical guide to Namba (Minami), Osaka's southern hub — Dotonbori and the Glico sign, takoyaki and okonomiyaki, Shinsaibashi shopping, Kuromon market, and nightlife.
Osaka Travel Guide: Food, Nightlife and Day Trips (2026)
An Osaka travel guide to Japan's kitchen — Dotonbori street food, Osaka Castle, the Kita and Minami districts, and easy day trips to Kyoto and Nara.
Regional Japan: Beyond the Big Cities (2026 Guide)
A guide to regional Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto — Tohoku, the Japan Alps, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido and Okinawa, and how to travel off the beaten path.
Sapporo Travel Guide: Snow Festival, Ramen & Hokkaido (2026)
A Sapporo travel guide — the February Snow Festival, miso ramen, Sapporo beer, Odori Park, Susukino nightlife and nearby skiing, plus how to get there in 2026.
Takayama Travel Guide: Old Town, Markets and the Alps (2026)
A Takayama travel guide to Hida-Takayama — the Sanmachi old town, morning markets, sake breweries, the Takayama Festival, and trips to Shirakawa-go.
Asakusa Travel Guide: Senso-ji and Old Tokyo (2026)
An Asakusa travel guide to old Tokyo — Senso-ji temple, the Kaminarimon gate, Nakamise shopping street, the riverside, and nearby Tokyo Skytree.
Ikebukuro Travel Guide: Sunshine City, Anime & Parks (2026)
An Ikebukuro guide for travelers — Sunshine City and its aquarium, Otome Road and anime shops, the huge transport hub, and parks, with 2026 tips.
Shibuya Travel Guide: The Scramble, Shibuya Sky & Beyond (2026)
A practical Shibuya guide — the Scramble Crossing, Hachiko, the Shibuya Sky deck, Center-gai shopping and nightlife, plus how to get there in 2026.
Ueno Travel Guide: Park, Museums and Ameyoko (2026)
An Ueno travel guide — Ueno Park, the Tokyo National Museum and others, Ueno Zoo, the Ameyoko market, and Tokyo's most famous cherry blossoms.
Tokyo Travel Guide: Districts, Transport and How to Plan (2026)
A practical Tokyo travel guide — how the districts fit together, getting around on the Yamanote line and metro, where to base, and when to go.
Yokohama Travel Guide: Minato Mirai, Chinatown, and a Day Trip from Tokyo (2026)
A practical Yokohama travel guide — the Minato Mirai waterfront, Japan's largest Chinatown, the Cup Noodles Museum, Sankeien Garden, and the Red Brick Warehouse.