These are the best times of year to visit Japan for the best weather, lower prices, fewer crowds, to see cherry blossoms, and to go skiing.

Whether you want to see the cherry blossoms or avoid the crowds, here's when to plan your next trip to Japan. Suppose you're interested in shrine-hopping in Kyoto, seeing the cherry blossoms in bloom ...

The three-story, 102-foot-tall pagoda at Kyomizu-dera Temple is a not-to-be-missed place to explore when planning a trip to Kyoto. Winter can be the best time to visit Japan, even better, with ...

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Are you looking to try something different this season? Some of the deepest powder skiing in the world can be found across ...

Japan has become a popular cruise destination with searches for cruises to Japan increasing significantly in the past year. Numerous cruise lines offer itineraries in Japan, including Princess Cruises ...

Whether you're getting from A to B, or turning a journey into an adventure, these are the most scenic train journeys in Japan ...

Planning a Tokyo trip in October 2025? Discover the 10 best places to visit — from Shinjuku Gyoen’s autumn colors to ...

Step back in time to 1920s Japan at the historic Hotel New Grand, Yokohama’s first Western-style hotel. Soak in mineral-rich hot springs while taking in views of the bay at Manyo Club. Savor a ...

Koke-dera (Saihō-ji) Temple in Kyoto is also known as the “Moss Temple” because it is home to approximately 120 different varieties of moss. Priest Miso Soseki is credited for creating Koke-dera’s ...