In-depth travel guides for Japan — best time to visit, itineraries, budget tips, visa requirements and more.
Complete guide to understanding Japan's temples and shrines — the difference between Buddhist and Shinto, how to behave, what to do and the most important sites.
Japan ski guide — Niseko's world-famous powder, Hakuba's variety, Nozawa Onsen's charm and tips for skiing Japan.
Complete Japan sake guide — the types of sake, best regions, brewery visits, how to read a sake menu and the best sake experiences in Japan.
Complete guide to money in Japan — best ATMs, whether cards are accepted, how much cash to bring and managing money in one of the world's most cash-based countries.
Guide to Japan's manga and anime destinations — Akihabara, Nakano Broadway, Studio Ghibli Museum, Nerd's paradise and how to enjoy Japan's pop culture as a visitor.
Japan's finest gardens — the three great gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen, Ryoan-ji rock garden and tips for garden touring.
Complete Japan cycling guide — the Shimanami Kaido island route, cycling in Kyoto, and the best bicycle touring routes.
Japan's best castles — Himeji (the finest), Matsumoto, Osaka, Hikone and tips for visiting.
Guide to Japan's best art experiences — teamLab, Mori Art Museum, 21st Century Museum Kanazawa, Naoshima Island and Tokyo's gallery scene.
Complete Asakusa guide — Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping, Tokyo Skytree and tips for Tokyo's most traditional neighborhood.
