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South of Osaka, the best places to visit in the Kii Peninsula include sacred shrines, white sand beaches and one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots.

Wakura Onsen (和倉温泉) is a hot spring resort just north of Kanazawa and on the edge of Nanao Bay. Well known within Japan for its upscale and luxurious onsen.

Known as the ‘Samurai City’, the historic city of Aizuwakamatsu is full of heritage landmarks tied to its proud samurai past that it fought to preserve.

Studio Ghibli fans simply have to visit the gorgeous port town of Tomonoura, the real-life inspiration for the charming animated film, Ponyo on the Cliff by The Sea.

Japan’s rice fields provide one of the most majestic and nostalgic locations to visit across the whole country. Discover where to go and the cultural significance of rice to Japan in our latest guide.

Of Japan's many martial arts one of the most distinctive is surely kendo, a study of swordplay that follows in the footsteps of the samurai.

Famous for the striking Matsumoto Castle, there are other reasons to visit Matsumoto. See what this superb city in the Japanese Alps of Honshu has to offer.

Discover Japan’s spiritual heritage and visit truly beautiful locations by taking a tour of one of the country’s most famous and iconic symbols - Torii gates.  

Japanese calligraphy is more than just artful writing, it's an activity loaded with skill, tradition and spirituality meaning that you may want to explore.

For those looking to delve into Japan’s spiritual side, visiting these five important Shinto shrines may help you learn about the country’s ancient beliefs.