Japan is a land of exquisite contrasts — thousand-year-old temples resting in the shadow of glass towers, hushed zen gardens a few steps from electric街 markets. Ride the Shinkansen past Mt. Fuji at 300 km/h, bow beneath vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari, and lose yourself in the lantern-lit alleys of Gion. From the snow monkeys of Nagano to the ramen counters of Osaka, every prefecture rewards the curious traveler with a new ritual, flavor, and season to savor.
Regions to explore
Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, hidden izakaya, and the world's best sushi counters.
Kyoto
Thousand-year temples, geisha lanes in Gion, and moss-still zen gardens.
Hakone
Mt. Fuji views, open-air onsen, and a cruise across Lake Ashi.
Nara
Bowing sacred deer, the Great Buddha, and lantern-lined paths.
Available Tours
From $3,200
From $3,900
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May
Cherry Blossoms
Jun–Aug
Summer Festivals
Sep–Nov
Autumn Foliage
Dec–Feb
Snow & Onsen
Quick Facts
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Time Zone
- JST (UTC+9)
- Visa
- 90-day visa-free (US)
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