Travel

Discover Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan, Hokkaido's stunning seasonal ice village featuring igloos, an ice bar, and a unique open-air hot spring on the…

Experience Kumamoto in winter. Discover magical morning mist at Ezu lake, the historic Suizenji Garden light-up, and mild urban winter landscapes.

Discover the legendary Awa Tanuki War in Tokushima. Explore Kincho Shrine, see the giant tanuki statue in Komatsushima, and dive into Japanese…

Explore the history of Sengoku warlord Otomo Sorin in Oita. Discover the Otomo Clan Residence Ruins, Nanban culture heritage, and historic walking…

Plan a winter Zen pilgrimage in Chūgoku, Japan. Explore Yamaguchi's historic temples, including Kōzan-ji, home to the nation's oldest Zen-style building.

Discover winter pilgrim experiences on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, featuring Yakuriji Temple's fire ritual and the scenic highlights of Takamatsu.

Discover the enchanting legend of Bunbuku Chagama at Morinji Temple in Tatebayashi, Gunma. Explore the folklore of Japan's shape-shifting tanuki and its…

Discover Mount Mitake in Tokyo. Explore the legend of Yamato-takeru, the white wolf guardian of Musashi Mitake Shrine, and historic Shugendo trails.

Discover Shiga's breathtaking Metasequoia Avenue in Takashima City. Plan your visit to this 2.4km tree-lined marvel famous for autumn foliage and snowy…

Discover Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens in Fukuyama, Hiroshima. Explore historic architecture, modern art like Kohtei, dry landscape gardens, and Zen activiti

Discover Hokkaido in December. Enjoy peaceful winter landscapes, relaxing onsen circuits, and exploring the Shiretoko Peninsula before peak drift-ice season.

Discover Japan's ultimate samurai turning point with our guide to Sekigahara and Gifu. Explore battlefield trails, the memorial museum, and Sengoku history.