Discovering Japan: our topic by topic guide to Japan

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Thanks to our many topics and thousands of articles, prepare your travel itinerary to Japan. Temples, parks and gardens, festivities, onsen, the best restaurants, hikes, walks and other excursions in Japan will no longer be a secret to you! Across a network of around 40 cities, discover all the activities and points of interest in each of them.

 

Attractions and Excursions

Whether on foot or by bike, Japan is full of places to relax and enjoy the scenery on a nice walk! We give you some ideas with our selection.
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What to do for New Year's Eve in Japan — our staff recommendations!

Visiting Japan for the New Year? Although most businesses close their doors for the first three days of January, the archipelago is full of activities to celebrate the New Year.

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Excursions autour de Tokyo

Tokyo, avec son foisonnement d'activités et sa multitude d'attractions a de quoi vous tenir occupé pendant un long moment, mais cela n'empêche pas qu'un petit tour au-delà de sa périphérie est touj

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Le lac Ashi

Il ne cesse de fasciner et d’attirer les visiteurs venus découvrir les sources chaudes et les forêts alentour.

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Oita

The city of Oita is located northeast of Kyushu Island in Beppu Bay. Despite being the capital of the prefecture of the same name, it's much less known than the neighboring city of Beppu.

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Parks and Gardens

Enjoy the country's natural wealth by discovering the best parks and gardens in Japan!
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Kokura Castle Garden

Kokura Castle Garden is located adjacent to Kokura Castle. It is a reconstruction of the original garden and is not very large.

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Temples and Shrines

Discover the most beautiful Japanese temples and shrines for a unique cultural and historical getaway!
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Tenryuji

Discover Arashiyama, its walks, the Tenryuji and its sea of bamboo and the village where locals still cultivate the slow life.

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Onsen, Hot Springs and Public Baths

Onsen, very popular with the Japanese, are an experience not to be missed when coming to Japan! Discover our recommendations for a moment of relaxation.

Museums and Galleries

History and art being very rich in Japan, there are many museums and galleries. Find our selection of the best visits!

Outdoor Activities

Are you a fan of sports and hiking? Discover the best places to enjoy the charm of Japanese nature!

Events and Festivals

There are many matsuri throughout the year, which are a must in Japanese culture! Don't miss any of these festivities during your trip.
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Japan event calendar: October / November 2026

What to see and do in Japan this autumn? Japan Experience has selected over 25 must-see events on the archipelago this year, in October and November.

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Shopping and Souvenirs

Discover the best places to bring back souvenirs from your trip!

Restaurants and Cafes

Japanese gastronomy is recognized as one of the finest and richest in the world. We give you the best addresses to make your culinary journey a success!

Markets in Japan

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Japanese by browsing our selection of the best markets in Japan!

Family Travel

Are you travelling with your children or are you a theme park fan? Discover the best places to have fun with young and old!

Japanese Pop Culture

Manga, anime, video games... Japanese pop culture is seducing the whole world! Discover the best of these cultural phenomena.

Nightlife

In the big Japanese cities, the nightlife is often very lively and it would be a shame to miss it during your trip to Japan. Enjoy it by browsing through our best places to have a good night out in Japan!