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  • April 12, 2022

    15 Things to Do Around Kobe & Where to Stay

    The port city of Kobe lies within easy reach of Osaka and offers visitors an enticing mix of new and old, with the it’s Nankinmachi ‘Chinatown’ district and famous ‘Kobe Beef’ offering some very ...
  • April 11, 2022

    30 Things to Do Around Shikoku & Where to Stay

    From hopping between the art islands of Setouchi to getting lost in river valleys of Iya and exploring the Pacific Coast, Shikoku is one of Japan's most rewarding yet least visited regions. It's ...
  • April 10, 2022

    7 Things to Do Around Himeji & Where to Stay

    Most famous for its beautiful castle, Himeji is a small city that also boasts one of Japan’s most impressive Buddhist temple complexes. On this page you will find the following information:...
  • April 9, 2022

    Best Places to Stay in Shikoku

    Separated from Japan’s main island of Honshu by the Seto Inland Sea, Shikoku offers some of Japan’s best travel experiences and lots of good accommodation in its cities, along the coast and dotte...
  • March 17, 2022

    Best Aizu & Tohoku Ski Resorts: Bandai, Inawashiro, Zao Onsen, Geto Kogen & Appi Kogen

    Of Japan's major ski regions, Tohoku including the multiple resorts of Aizu, are the least well-known and least frequented by international visitors. But for those who do make it, the resorts of ...
  • March 16, 2022

    20 Things to Do Around Nikko & Where to Stay

    Afforded World Heritage status in 1999, the shrine and temple complex of Nikko ranks as one of Japan’s most beautiful and popular cultural attractions, while the area also boasts beautiful natura...
  • March 10, 2022

    Best Places to Stay in Bandai

    Operated by the Hoshino Resorts group, Bandai is a small to medium-sized resort designed to cater to a high-end market, especially those based in Tokyo, with an all-inclusive 'resort' experience ...
  • March 5, 2022

    Best Hokkaido Ski Resorts: Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano & Tomamu

    Boasting a very long season and some of the best snow in the world, the resorts of Hokkaido are fantastic and for many, offer the best skiing and snowboarding in Asia. On this page you will find ...
  • March 5, 2022

    Best Places to Stay in Zao Onsen

    Known for its striking snow-wrapped trees - the legendary 'snow monsters' of Zao - Zao Onsen is a good-sized ski resort serviced by a traditional hot spring village. As such, there’s plenty of ac...