If you are looking for a getaway land to enjoy all the best typical attractions of Japan, Nikko’s ancient cultural sites, natural landscapes, and hot springs, are perfect for you!

Japan is no stranger to festivals, but did you know that Japan has some of the most breathtaking winter festivals? Let’s explore some of the best festivals that Japan has to offer during the cold season!

Tochigi is a prefecture famous for its scenic landscape, rich agriculture, and beautiful hot springs to enjoy all year long. One of the best times to enjoy the hot springs is during the winter months!

Koyo (紅葉) is Japanese for red leaves and denotes the autumn-viewing season. Many Japanese people take this time to admire the changing leaves. 

Every year, in Kyoto, they celebrate tsukimi. Though Kyoto is very much a modern place, it has retained a great amount of its pastoral charm. 

One of the best things about the fall is the ginkgo leaves in Japanese gardens and icho namiki (ginkgo avenues). We will walk you through the history of Japanese gardens and the best places for ginkgo tree viewing!

Japanese autumn flowers pair well with the kōyō (colorful leaves).  Many traditional Japanese poems center some of these flowers in their work, and they are loved to this day.

Okinawa Prefecture is a subtropical archipelago around 400 miles (644 km) from mainland Japan. But what makes it so special?

If you ever want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of urban life and enjoy the simple pleasures of Japan, Ibaraki is the place to be.

In Japanese culture, hatsuhinode is the first thing that people should do on the first day of the year. Let’s learn more about this New Year’s tradition.

Ibaraki prefecture is a well-known tourist destination in the Kanto region. The best part of coming to Ibaraki is you can easily find attractive spots with scenic views and delicious specialties year-round. 

If you are an experienced hiker or mountain climber you may get permission to climb these mythical mountains in winter.