Destination
Japan
Neon cities and serene shrines, bullet trains and hot springs, world-class food from street stalls to sushi counters.
Where to go
Ready-made itineraries in Japan
What's on in Japan
event Tyler, the Creator - Chromakopia: The World Tour: What to Know (Tokyo)
Tyler, the Creator brings Chromakopia: The World Tour to Tokyo''s Ariake Arena on September 9–10, 2026, his first Japan shows in eight years.
event September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho): What to Know (Tokyo)
September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho) in Tokyo, Japan — September 13-27, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Chiba)
Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS) in Chiba, Japan — September 17-21, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Asian Games 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Nagoya)
Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan — September 19 - October 4, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Saitama)
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour in Saitama, Japan — September 19-20, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Ultra Japan 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Tokyo)
Ultra Japan 2026 in Tokyo, Japan — September 19-20, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Latest Japan guides
attraction Odori Park: Sapporo Travel Guide (4.5★)
Odori Park is the long green spine that splits central Sapporo into north and south, running from Odori Station out to the TV Tower at Nishi 1-chome. 4.5★ (3,721 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Hokkaido Jingu: Sapporo Travel Guide (4.6★)
Hokkaido Jingu is a Shinto shrine in Maruyama, central Sapporo, set inside the forested grounds of Maruyama Park. 4.6★ (16,327 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
trendy Tofrom Yaesu: Tokyo Travel Guide
Tofrom Yaesu in Tokyo, Japan — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
attraction Sapporo Beer Museum: Travel Guide (4.3★)
The Sapporo Beer Museum in Sapporo's Higashi Ward is Japan's only beer museum, housed in a red-brick former brewery near Sapporo Garden Park. 4.3★ (18,372 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Kanazawa Castle Park: Travel Guide (4.3★)
Kanazawa Castle Park sits right next to Kenrokuen Garden in central Kanazawa, open daily 7am–6pm. 4.3★ (12,006 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Tokugawaen Garden: Nagoya Travel Guide (4.3★)
Tokugawaen Garden in Higashi Ward, Nagoya, is a landscaped Edo-period style garden built around a large pond, stone bridges and tea houses, open every day except Monday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 4.3★ (6,681 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Ocean Expo Park: Okinawa Travel Guide (4.5★)
Ocean Expo Park in Motobu, northern Okinawa, is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and is best tackled first thing at opening or after 4pm when tour buses thin out. 4.5★ (19,033 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Ohori Park Japanese Garden: Fukuoka Travel Guide (4.5★)
Ohori Park Japanese Garden is a small, walled 1.2-acre garden tucked inside Fukuoka's larger Ohori Park in Chuo Ward, open Tuesday to Sunday 9am–6pm (closed Mondays). 4.5★ (1,278 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Higashi Chaya District: Kanazawa Travel Guide (4.2★)
Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa is a preserved geisha teahouse quarter east of the Asano River, easily reached by bus or taxi from Kanazawa Station. 4.2★ (23,552 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Osu Kannon: Nagoya Travel Guide (4.2★)
Osu Kannon is a rebuilt 14th-century Buddhist temple in the Osu neighborhood of Naka Ward, Nagoya, right at the edge of the Osu Shopping District arcade. 4.2★ (12,290 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shuri Castle: Okinawa Travel Guide (4.2★)
Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa, is a hilltop reconstructed royal castle open daily 8:30 AM–7:00 PM, with sweeping views over the city. 4.2★ (33,841 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Kushida Shrine: Fukuoka Travel Guide (4.3★)
Kushida Shrine sits in Fukuoka's Hakata Ward, tucked into the old merchant district a short walk from Canal City. 4.3★ (13,985 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Before you go
Japan travel essentials
Visa & entry, getting around, money, best time to visit, and emergency numbers — with official sources.
Best time to visit Japan
Month-by-month weather, crowds and events — measured, not guessed.
Japan eSIM & staying connected
eSIM vs pocket WiFi vs roaming, local networks, and setup steps.