Where to go
Six Japans, and the one you should book first
Japan rewards a plan. Each guide covers when to fly, what a week actually costs, and the neighbourhood worth staying in.
Tokyo
Thirteen million people and somehow the quietest back streets you will ever walk. Where to land, stay and eat.
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Kyoto
A thousand shrines, and the three hours of the day when you get them to yourself.
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Osaka
Japan with the volume turned up. The eating city, and the cheapest base in Kansai.
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Mount Fuji & Hakone
Hot springs, a lake view of the mountain, and the easiest overnight escape from Tokyo.
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Hokkaido
Powder snow in winter, lavender and cool air in summer. The trip that surprises returners.
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Okinawa
Coral beaches, a distinct island culture, and the warm-weather Japan most people miss.
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