A classic riverside stroll between Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE®, Sumida Park is one of Tokyo’s most photogenic spots—especially in spring when cherry blossoms frame the skyline, and again in midsummer for the city’s biggest fireworks night. Quick Facts Why Go Best Time to Visit Getting There Top Things to Do Nearby & Easy Pairings Photo…
Osaka’s signature green space (105.6 hectares) wraps around the landmark Osaka Castle Museum and seasonal gardens. Expect panoramic views from the keep, famous sakura scenes in Nishinomaru Garden, and a fragrant plum grove in late winter. Park entry is free; individual facilities have their own hours and fees. Essentials at a Glance Best Seasons: Bestselling…
An upscale “mini city” in central Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown blends luxury shopping, green space, design museums, and skyline views—all steps from Roppongi’s art triangle. Opened in 2007 on the former site of the Japan Defense Agency, the complex centers on Midtown Tower, once Tokyo’s tallest building, and is surrounded by Midtown Garden and Hinokicho Park….
A roughly 170-meter shopping street in northern Tokyo, Yanaka Ginza, packs old-Tokyo charm into a short, strollable lane lined with mom-and-pop shops, street snacks, and feline flair. Arrive from Nippori or Sendagi Station, pause for sunset at the Yuyake Dandan stairs, and snack on classics like menchi-katsu before exploring nearby Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Cemetery….
Osaka’s grand boulevard turns into a river of light each winter and the best seat in the house is the open deck. Board right at Osaka Station, settle into a guaranteed seat, and glide down Midosuji as gingko trees and landmark facades wash past in glittering color. It’s a short, joy-packed night ride with zero…
Kyoto hides a secret just south of the city center: Fushimi, a storied sake town shaped by willow-lined canals and famously soft spring water. Join a guided brewery experience that opens normally restricted doors, pours a flight of polished local sakes, and sends you home with a shopping voucher to redeem on-site. Why Fushimi? Kyoto’s…
Step into a living Ryukyu tradition on Ishigaki Island: learn the craft of Okinawa’s iconic wooden sabani, sail by wind over coral seas, and share a farm-to-table lunch with local flavors—all in one small-group, sustainability-focused experience. At a Glance Why This Experience Is Special A rare craft, taught by the island’s sabani builder. You’ll meet…
Snow squeaks underfoot as steam lifts off the wetlands and a pair of red-crowned cranes bow, leap, and sing—their breath blooming in the cold. Welcome to Tsurui in winter, where Hokkaido’s most elegant residents meet the big northern sky. Why this Tour Belongs on your Hokkaido Winter List Eastern Hokkaido is one of the world’s…
Tuck into a chef-crafted feast inside Shiroishi Castle after hours, then drift off in a riverside all-suite onsen with your own open-air bath. This rare 2D1N escape in Miyagi blends storybook Japan with easy, multilingual hosting in English/Chinese. Experience Snapshot Why This Trip Is Special Only-in-Japan setting. Shiroishi is one of Japan’s few wooden reconstruction…
Japan’s autumn is a centuries-old cultural practice of noticing change, making time for beauty, and gathering to share it. Locals call the turning leaves kōyō (literally “red/yellow leaves”), and the act of going out to admire them momijigari; “maple-leaf hunting.” Both are rooted in courtly habits that eventually became a nationwide pastime. What is Kōyō…
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