Kyoto
Kyoto's temple approaches and quiet gardens are best explored early, before the coach tours reach them.
Temples, gardens, and early mornings
Destination
Japan
No published stories cover Japan yet. The places below are a starting point until one does.
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- Region
- Asia
About Japan
Japan runs on rail, and the shinkansen makes a two-week route across the main island genuinely comfortable. Cities reward wandering, and the mountains and coasts are closer than most first-timers expect.
Things to do in Japan
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Outdoors · Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Arts & culture · Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Mentioned in 2 stories and articles
Golden Gai
Nightlife · Golden Gai, Tokyo
Mentioned in 2 stories and articles
Isetan Shinjuku food hall
Food & drink · Isetan Shinjuku food hall, Tokyo
Mentioned in 2 stories and articles
Kinkaku-ji
Arts & culture · Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Mentioned in 2 stories and articles
Meiji Jingu
Arts & culture · Meiji Jingu, Tokyo
Mentioned in 2 stories and articles
Places in Japan
Hand-picked starting points, each with its own guide.
Tokyo
Tokyo is a set of city centres rather than one, and each has its own hours and mood.
Neighbourhood hopping and food