Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and …

A simple calculator to compare regular JR fares with the cost of the Japan Rail Pass.

Japan Event Calendar for October 2025: national holidays, events, festivals.

Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network …

Travel from Sounkyo to Shiretoko National Park, another of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national parks. Enjoy exploring the national park and spend two nights on the peninsula.

Besides the well known Japan Rail Pass, there exists a large variety of regional rail passes that provide unlimited travel in a certain area of the country. The interactive map below indicates …

Travel guide for Matsuyama, the largest city on Shikoku in Japan.

Miyazaki (宮崎), capital of Miyazaki Prefecture, is located on the southeastern coast of Kyushu and has one of the warmest climates among cities on the main islands of Japan. It is also near …

A tourist's guide to Japanese hot springs (onsen).Natural hot springs (温泉, onsen) are numerous and highly popular across Japan. Every region of the country has its share of hot springs and …

Visitor guide for the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, an amusement park with aquarium in Yokohama.