I can say without a doubt that five days is not too long to spend in Kyoto.
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Is Nara Worth Visiting?
Nara isn’t for everyone, but it might just be for you.
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Japan’s Famous Fields of Baby Blue
Hitachi Seaside Park is beautiful, and mostly lives up to the hype built up around it—but it’s not for everyone.
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Where to Hit the Beach Near Tokyo
When it comes to beaches near Tokyo, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
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Tokyo, With Breathing Room
Could 4 days in Tokyo be the perfect amount of time to spend in Japan’s capital?
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Choose Your Osaka Base Here
Where you stay in Osaka matters.
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Where the Real Japan Resides
In a country with literally hundreds of them—small towns, this is—where do you even begin?
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Himeji Starts Here
If you’re planning to take a Himeji day trip, you’re in the right place.
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The Jewel of Kochi
Kochi Castle was an early contender for my favorite place I saw in Shikoku—and not just because of the cloudless, baby-blue sky overhead.
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Legend of the Shikoku Junrei
You don’t have to walk the entirety of Shikoku’s pilgrimage trail to get a feel for its beauty and magic.
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A Goldilocks Tokyo Trip
Five days in Tokyo is not too few, not too many, but just right—the Goldilocks trip, if you will.
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Kyoto in Just 2 Days
Although 2 days in Kyoto will not afford you an exhaustive exploration of Japan’s ancient capital, it can provide a formidable survey.
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Japan’s Slice of Tropical Paradise
Ishigaki beaches are the place to be if you’re in pursuit of tropical Japan.
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Japan’s Original Onsen
A trip to Dogo Onsen works great in any context.
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A Taste of Tokyo
The best thing about this article is that it lays the groundwork for any Tokyo itinerary.
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Tokyo Never Sleeps
Things to do in Tokyo at night are nearly as numerous as the lights on Tokyo’s illuminated skyline.
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Shinjuku vs. Shibuya
Is Shinjuku or Shibuya right for you?
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Osaka in Only Two Days
Here’s the knowledge to easily put together a first-rate trip of Japan’s second city.
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Tantalizing Takayama
Taking a trip to Takayama from Tokyo is immensely satisfying, no matter how long you stay or what you do.
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Amazing Excursions from Osaka
Osaka’s excursions allow you to see the very best of Japan without leaving the Kansai region.
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