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.

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 ...

When it comes to choosing the best time to visit Japan, it's hard to go wrong as there's an array of natural events, active experiences and cultural happenings that take place throughout the year.

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 ...