Land of the Rising Sun · 日本の旅
Japan
Where neon-lit metropolises meet moss-gardened temples. Bullet trains, cherry blossoms, mountain onsen and the finest food culture in the world.
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Where to go21 cities
Neon districts, sushi & endless energy
Tokyo
The electric metropolis
Temples, geisha & bamboo groves
Kyoto
A thousand years of temples
Street food, castles & comedy
Osaka
Japan's kitchen
Winter snow, ramen & Hokkaido nature
Sapporo
Snow, beer & the wild north
Free-roaming deer, giant Buddha & ancient temples
Nara
Ancient capital of the bowing deer
Tonkotsu ramen, food stalls & friendly vibe
Fukuoka
Ramen, beaches & gateway to Kyushu
Peace Memorial, Miyajima & okonomiyaki
Hiroshima
City of peace & the floating shrine
Golden castle, industry & bold local cuisine
Nagoya
Castles, industry & hearty flavors
One of Japan’s great castles & Mount Aso
Kumamoto
A mighty castle & volcanic country
Waterfront, Chinatown & night views
Yokohama
Breezy bayside port
Great Buddha, temples & surf beaches
Kamakura
Seaside shrines & the Great Buddha
Lavish shrines, waterfalls & autumn color
Nikko
Shrines in the cedars
Kenrokuen garden & preserved old districts
Kanazawa
Gardens, gold leaf & geisha
Edo streets, morning markets & Hida beef
Takayama
Old-town heart of the Alps
Gassho-zukuri farmhouses & winter snow
Shirakawa-go
Thatched-roof fairytale village
Original castle & alpine gateway
Matsumoto
Black castle in the Alps
Leafy boulevards, gyutan & Tohoku gateway
Sendai
City of trees
Night views, morning market & seafood
Hakodate
Hillside port & harbor lights
Onsen, "hells" & steam-cooked food
Beppu
City of steaming springs
Trade history, peace park & night view
Nagasaki
Harbor of east and west
Ryukyu culture, markets & island hopping
Naha
Gateway to Okinawa
Islands to explore
Before you goPrep
Travel essentialsGuides
Visa & Entry
Japan grants visa-free short stays to passport holders from around 70 countries. Most travelers simply arrive, clear immigration and get a tourist stamp — but you must file the digital arrival forms first.
Read guideMoney & Payments
Japan is modernizing fast, but it remains more cash-friendly than you expect. Cards and IC cards work in cities; small shops, shrines and rural spots may still be cash-only.
Read guideInternet & Apps
Japan has fast, open internet with no blocked Western services — the challenge is simply getting online. Sort a data plan before you land so maps and translation work from the airport.
Read guideGetting Around
Japan’s trains are legendary — punctual to the minute, spotless and reaching almost everywhere. Master the rail system and the whole country opens up.
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