- Currency ¥ Japanese Yen (¥)
- Language Japanese
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- Plug Type A/B · 100V
- Best time March – May (cherry blossom), October – November (autumn)
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The ultimate bleisure and soft-adventure destination. Blend neon-lit Tokyo with mindful hikes through the Japanese Alps, serene Kyoto temples and world-class food.
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Japan runs on extraordinary contrasts: bullet trains threading past rice paddies, neon-lit Tokyo skyscrapers a short hop from ancient Kyoto temples. Few places reward the curious traveller so richly, or make it all feel so effortless.
For 2026, Japan is the gold standard for bleisure and seamless connectivity. High-tech cities offer everything a remote worker needs, while the shinkansen makes it simple to trade a morning of meetings for an afternoon in a hot-spring town or a mountain trail.
Its ryokan and hot-spring heritage anchors a nature-first, experiential style of travel, while soft adventure around Mt Fuji and the Alps opens the wild beyond the cities to almost anyone.
Japan in pictures
Weather & timing in Japan RIGHT NOW 26° partly cloudy
Best Apr, Oct–Nov · Shoulder Jan, Mar, May
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
March – May (cherry blossom), October – November (autumn)
Cities and regions worth your time
9 destinations in Japan — pick a base or link them into a route.
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Tokyo
CapitalThe world's largest city — a dizzying, beautifully ordered metropolis of neon-lit neighbourhoods, three-Michelin-star ramen, bullet trains and ancient shrines.
5–7 days
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Kyoto
Japan's ancient imperial capital — 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, geisha lanterns in Gion, cherry blossoms over Maruyama Park and the world's most refined cuisine.
3–4 days
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Hiroshima
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Hokkaido
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Nara
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Okinawa
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Osaka
Japan's kitchen and comedy capital: Dotonbori neon, legendary street food, Osaka Castle and easy access to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe.
3–4 days (standalone); 5–7 days as Kansai base including Kyoto and Nara day trips
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Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region
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Sado Island Gold Mines
Nature, culture & hidden gems
What's on in Japan
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24 JUL 4 本町3丁目6番 中央区, 大阪市, Osaka, Japan
Tenjin Matsuri — Osaka, July 2026
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25 JUL 1 西新宿2丁目5番 新宿区, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 — Tokyo, July 2026
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30 JUL 4 本町3丁目6番 中央区, 大阪市, Osaka, Japan
Sumiyoshi Matsuri — Osaka, July–August 2026
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Curated Japan itineraries
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5 Days in Kyoto
Temples, geisha districts and bamboo groves across the old imperial capital.
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5 Days in Tokyo
Neon districts, ancient shrines and day trips, balancing buzz with calm.
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5 Nights Kyoto Escape: A Journey Through Time
Step into the serene and enchanting world of Kyoto, where centuries-old traditions, breathtaking temples, and tranquil gardens create an unforgettable experience.
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Hand-checked places in Japan
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Kyoto, Japan
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Thermal-spring spa
- Garden
- Nijo Castle location
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