Combat overtourism in other parts of Japan by visiting this central region. Here’s everything you should know before your trip, including the best things to do in every season and where to stay while ...

Ever wondered when the real magic happens in Japan? Is it under a canopy of cherry blossoms in April? Or beside a huge snow sculpture at a February festival? Maybe you’ve pondered the best time of the ...

Go on a transformative journey through Japan, where world-class skiing, immersive cultural experiences and delicious cuisine come together to create unforgettable memories. Experience the adventure of ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Two things can be true at once — and in Japan they usually are. It’s a land of contradictions and, thanks to this and its reputation ...

After earning absolute power over Japan’s feuding factions, Tokugawa Ieyasu became the island nation’s first shogun, and in the early 17th century he consolidated his political control in Edo—now ...

Kyoto is the very image of traditional Japan: gold-clad temples and shrines with tunnels of red torii gates, kimono-clad geisha gliding down cobblestone alleys, grassy matcha tea served by the ...