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Not every trip to Japan is built around a single activity, and this section covers the rest: cultural travel, eco-tourism, adventure travel, onsen and hot spring culture, and the practical planning that ties a trip together. Start with our Best Time to Visit Japan guide if you’re still deciding when to go, or our guide to Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma if a great hot spring is part of the plan. This is also the broadest section on the site, so use the subcategories below to narrow in on a specific region, culture, or travel style.
Cultural Travel
Shikoku Henro Highlights (88 Temple Pilgrimage)
Part of our complete guide to Hiking in Japan.
Kochi
Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
Kochi Prefecture, on Shikoku Island, is home to mountains, rivers and a stunning coastline, making a must-go destination for outd...
Onsen
The Naked Stranger – Episode 10: Kawayu On...
As the Crow Flies: Yatagarasu and the Kumano Kodo Trail If you are finding it hard to get a sense of direction during thes...
Races and Events
Autumn Events & Festivals in Japan 2022
Setouchi TriennaleCatch the last autumn session of this fascinating outdoor art event before it closes for another three years. S...
Market Watch
Ike-Sun Park Farmers Market
The Ike-Sun Park Farmers Market is a delicious oasis that appears every Saturday and Sunday near Higashi-Ikebukuro year-round...
Photography
Pacific Crush: Clark Little on “The Art of...
Clark Little made a splash in 2009 when he self-published “The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little.” The coffee-table book, with forew...
Yamagata
A Mountain Town Frozen in Time
Hidden away in the mountains of Yamagata is a hot spring town where traditional ryokan are surrounded by forests. Visitors come t...
Cultural Travel
Manazuru Naburaichi Farmers Market
On the last Sunday of each month, the port of Manazuru booms with life. Tucked amongst the fishing boats is a festive cluster...