There are plenty of alternatives to Fushimi Inari for travelers who want the Instagram money shot, but not the stress.
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Japan’s Top Garden is a Work of Art (Literally)
Like any plant in any garden, the Adachi Museum of Art is but one player in Yasugi’s symphony of beauty.
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Izumo is More Than Its Famous Shrine
There’s no shortage of amazing reasons to visit Izumo.
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Matsue is Magical
Matsue is worth the trek.
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All the Ways to Haneda and Back
Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo is a quick journey, but like most things in Japan isn’t necessarily simple.
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Japan’s Ultimate Urban Rivalry
Is Tokyo or Osaka a better city for travelers like you?
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You Shouldn’t Skip Yonago
The city is an essential anchor for exploring Japan’s San’in region, its own charms as a destination notwithstanding.
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Utsunomiya is More Than Where You Change Trains
Is Utsunomiya worth visiting?
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Should You Visit Okinawa in Winter?
You should only visit Okinawa in winter if you’re comfortable with the possibility of the worst-case scenario.
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How (and When) to Use Japan’s Keihan Line
This Keihan Line travel guide unlocks the Kansai region’s convenient Keihan Electric Railway.
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A Tedious Takachiho Day Trip
Is the pay-off of visiting the gorge greater than or equal to the trouble of getting there?
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Who Wears the Wings of Japan Best?
Your trip to Japan begins the moment you board a Japanese airline.
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Is Nara Better Than Kyoto?
For certain sorts of travelers, Nara might be a preferable overnight base to Kyoto.
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San’yo Starts Here
When most non-Japanese people hear the word san’yō, they think of a slightly questionable electronics brand.
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The Truth About the Green Car
If you’re expecting a luxurious or even exclusive experience, I think the green car is going to disappoint you.
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Japan’s Most Important Shrine
Can you visit Ise Shrine?
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A Jaunt to Japan’s Daruma Temple
Don’t for a single second fool yourself into thinking that this place is off Osaka’s beaten path.
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Obama is Actually Outstanding
Whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat—or even an American at all—Obama-cho is a standout destination.
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Sometimes, the Snow Comes Down in June
By the time I finally got to the Japan snow tunnel, I’d been waiting literally for years.
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Kagoshima’s Best-Kept Secret
If Kagoshima is where Japan ends, then the Satsuma Peninsula is where Kagoshima ends.
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