Japan
Rail that runs to the second, temples that close at dusk, and a country that rewards arriving in the right month.
Asia
Best time: Mar - May, Oct - Nov
Ideal stay: 10 - 14 days
Rated 4.9
Best for Families
OVERVIEW
Where old Japan lives next door to the new
Temple mornings in Kyoto, neon evenings in Tokyo, and a rail network that turns every transfer into part of the trip.
Must-try experiences
About this destination
Japan rewards slow, curious travel. In Kyoto, the day can begin before the crowds with a quiet walk through lantern-lit lanes and end with a tea ceremony hosted by a master who has practised the craft for decades. A short train ride away, Osaka trades ceremony for street food and late-night energy.
Beyond the famous cities there is a quieter Japan: wooden inns in the mountains, fishing towns on the Inland Sea, and island art museums reached by ferry. The rail system makes all of it easy, and our hosts handle the details that are hard to arrange alone, from reserved seats to tables at counters that do not take online bookings.
Spring brings cherry blossom and autumn brings deep red maple leaves, but every season has its own character. We plan around what you want to feel, whether that is stillness, flavour, design or simply a country that works beautifully.
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