Tag: Rural Japan Experiences
Strawberry Picking in Tokyo
Sweet winter berries and countryside escapes in the city
A Journey Through Towada-Hachimantai National Park
Japan's Volcanic Heartland
Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo
Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu
Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing
Witness Japan’s 1,300-year-old spectacle of cormorant fishing in Gifu
“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
Tokyo Day Trip: Discovering Omiya, Saitama
Holy history and miniature trees
Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan
From Western tradition to local production
Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town
Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama
From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands
A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo
Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide
Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2025
Tokyo in bloom
Why You Should Visit Fukushima in 2025
More than its past, Fukushima is rewriting its future—and it’s about time you saw it for yourself
Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Travel
From Tokyo Pride Parade 2024 to Booking.com's Travel Proud Initiative