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If strolling through a Japanese garden surrounded by leaves of burnished gold, red and yellow sounds like your idea of heaven - read on.

Here are 10 things you might not know about Japan that will help you make the most of your visit to this amazing place on earth.

Visit Shimoda using the JR Pass. This beautiful port town and close-by alluring beaches, make for the ultimate getaway from busy metropolitan life.

JR-West has a total of 11 regional passes on sale. We’re here to help you find the right JR West Pass for you.

Make the most out of a visit to Japan’s Kansai region by using the handy Kansai Area Pass, from JR West. Learn what is included and how to best use it.

Autumn, brings a similarly awe-inspiring beauty to the landscape of Japan with bewitching shades of red, orange, yellow and every shade in between.

Japan isn’t a destination where it’s hard to find places to go. Everyone knows of the country’s biggest cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka after all.

The experience of staying in a ryokan is a fantastic way to see the traditions of Japan up close, try traditional food and just relax.

Winter in Japan is something special, all across the country, there are illuminations and light-ups.

Japan is known as a pricey destination. Let us show you how to save money on your Japan visit with 10 amazing things to do for free in Japan.