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Japan
Ancient rituals, future-facing cities and remarkable everyday detail.
Why go
A closer look at Japan
Japan can be kinetic and meditative in the same day. Balance Tokyo and Kyoto with a smaller town, a mountain onsen or a slow train into the countryside.
March to May and October to November for mild weather and seasonal colour.
Food, culture, rail journeys
Do not miss
Three ways to feel the place
- 01
Eat your way through Osaka
- 02
Stay in a traditional ryokan
- 03
Cycle the islands of the Shimanami Kaido
Travel well
Before you go
- ✓ Use luggage forwarding between cities
- ✓ Carry some cash for smaller businesses
- ✓ Learn basic etiquette before visiting
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Plan the whole journey
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