When is the best time to visit Japan?

Niseko is a great place to ski and felt magical over Christmas.

Makuhari Messe and surrounds Easy to/from airports

David Chiba January 2023

We went to Kanazawa during New Year's, and everything was closed. Luckily the hotel staff was very helpful in finding alternative ways to enjoy our stay.

Renee Grace Kanazawa January 2023

Myoko is a traditional place famous for onsen. Snow is much enough for skiing, but the resorts are relatively small. Not many restaurants in the slopes. Small town and hotel price is a little higher if there is onsen on site.

Kyoto has numerous beautiful temples, shrines and gardens. Most important and beautiful ones that we liked were Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji temple and Tenryu-ji temple, apart from the Arashiyama bamboo groove. Sannen-zaka and Ninnen-zaka were beautiful too (near Kiyomizudera) and felt like old world charm of Kyoto.

Vipul Kyoto January 2023

A relaxed, vibrant, peaceful central area, I really enjoyed walking around and seeing the sights and stopping at cafes

Dan Shizuoka January 2023

Ishigaki island has a lot to offer - beaches, culture, hiking, mangroves, and even monkeys. It is conveniently located to go to other nearby islands by ferry too. Definitely coming back!

Akiko Ishigaki Island February 2023

I liked that you can get around in short time and still have a big variety of things you can do. I was there in Feb and no watersports was possible for me as it was too cold. Went to Karibe for a walk and to Iriomote for a bike ride.

Sina Ishigaki Island February 2023

I love Shirakawago in all seasons. Winter was amazing. Gassho-zukuri houses in the snow was just breathtaking. Just walking around the town, so many postcard views. Staying in Gassho-zukuri minshuku was also a special experience. Traditional Japanese meals were nostalgic and heart-warming.

kyoto has concentration of Japanese old architecture and culture. There are so many to see.

Satoko Kyoto February 2023

Easy access to the mountain as we were there for the snow. Eating out wasn't the easiest to get a booking. Cafes were great and coffee was really good.

John Niseko February 2023

I like the food choices best. Osaka is way cheaper than Tokyo so you'll get more value for your money

There is lots to do around the Okuhida Onsen region. There are several different Onsen towns. We were only able to visit Fukui Onsen and Hirayu Onsen and they were both great. You do have to catch the public bus around so make sure that you know the bus timetables. Apart from the baths you can also go to places like the Shinhotaka Ropeway and several nature walks. We went to the Hirayu waterfall which was beautiful even after the snow started melting.

Cameron Takayama March 2023

Great place to visit. Easy to walk round & see the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park, museum, castle etc. Tram stop outside hotel & easy to get to Miyajima Island. Went for the day & did Rickshaw ride & Cultural Experience. Both were great & loved the dear wandering freely.

Eleanor Hiroshima March 2023

We enjoyed the whole from Tokyo-Mt. Fuji-Kyoto-Osaka. It's snowing on the first day arrived at Mt. Fuji. We're so lucky that the next day morning's weather is clear and able to see the atmospheric views of Mt. Fuji just right beside our room. We loved the food in Osaka, but I realized so much rubbish along the street compared to a few years ago.

Liew Osaka March 2023

Environment was clean and friendly. Love this place in Cherry blossom season. Many nice eating places around the city.

Michael Kyoto March 2023

Awesome city, its big and a little daunting at first, but you'll be amazed at the sheer amount of things, and variety of things you can do. You have to visit. I recommend Kikanbo ramen near Akihabara, its a spicy ramen that will change your life. Team lab Planets and the other attractions in Odaiba are amazing. Of course, visiting Asakusa, shibuya, shinjuku and anything along the Yamanote line will have its own unique experience so its recommended to see everything.

Matthew Tokyo March 2023

Lots of good local izakayas and bars. The area is more laid back and residential than Lake Kawaguchiko proper. A car is necessary due to bus lines only making a few stops and service ending early. Be warned that restaurants may also close early at 7 or 8pm. Though there are some that stay open until 11pm.

Regina Helen Fujikawaguchiko March 2023

Lovely beaches and best for relaxing. A few nice attractions too. Not convenient to travel around without a car, which is applicable to the whole island.

Kavi Motobu April 2023

Amazing stay at Osaka, very well connected by public transport. Great food. Stitenno-ji Temple, Sumiyoshi Taisha was amazing so was just roaming around Dotomburi, Shinsekai, Osaka Castle.

Sanjib Osaka April 2023

Brilliant traditional hotel on the way up the Kotohira path to the shrine up the hill We enjoyed the hot onsen. The futon beds were fine and the bedroom was large and spacious,

Couldn’t recommend Tokyo enough! There’s so much to do within the city and lots of day trips that can be taken if you want to explore a little farther. Getting around is really convenient and easy, lots of food options to suit your budget, and the people are wonderful.

Laura Tokyo April 2023

Tokyo is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Where tradition and ancient arts meets modernity and tech. I love everything about this city. I could wander it for weeks. Highly recommend the frenzy of Shinjiku, the fun of Shibuya, the coolness of Shimokitazawa, the wanderings of Harajuku, the food, the temples, the gardens and the options... all the options. I absolutely love Tokyo.

Kalleen Tokyo April 2023

Osaka is well supported by it's public transport system. It takes a while to work out the shopping in Osaka but there is plenty on offer. Lots of easy day trips from Osaka and the streets are not too crowded.

Walking the streets and morning market along riverbank was lovely. Hida Folk village (700y pp) a must, Sarubobo bus to village (100y each ride). Lovely little city in general. Look into bus travel around city, very cheap.

Norm & Kim Takayama May 2023

Tokyo is nice for its food and shopping and mount Fuji

Nice city , hope next time can stay longer and visit more places

Fong Kagoshima May 2023

I arrived with zero expectations but left with a goal to return permanently in the near future. The people are so polite and respectful, the streets clean, and the train services were extremely reliable. Goes without saying that the food was incredible too, and great value for money in most cases. My only regret is not spending more time in the city to explore more of its districts.

James Tokyo May 2023

Interesting place with some nice museums, gardens and temples. There were lots of interesting shops near where we stayed in Motomachi. We could have spent more time exploring the shops and we will go back.

Matthew Kobe May 2023

Lots to see in city, as well as an ideal location to day trip to Osaka and Nara.

Larry Kyoto May 2023

fabulous tokyo, everything is so beautiful and delicious. will come back

There is a lot to see in Tokyo So I would pace yourself. Don’t feel you can’t just eat at those small 5 bench seat restaurants, they are terrific. Studio Ghibli is a must so book early. Generally, we had a terrific time but suica and jr pass situations got me confused! Buses are direct and east to use.

Matsuyama is such a friendly city. Everyone was so kind. I love the feeling of being in the city.

Felicity Matsuyama June 2023

Best city in the world to fit everything you need and desire for traveller

Shen Chien Tokyo June 2023

It is a very nice city sounded by rich cultural places and a lot of restaurants.

Somean Nagoya June 2023

Tokyo is simply amazing, so many sights to see, things to do and the food is excellent.

Furano is a magical land full of beautiful flower fields and stunning landscapes, the most famous of which is Farm Tomita and its Lavender Ice-cream. Flowerland Kamifurano is just as nice. Not to be outdone is nearby Biei with its picturesque Blue Pond and breathtaking Shirahige Falls. The whole area is a photo bug's dream come true with beautiful shots everywhere you turn.

Hakone is a peaceful outstation 85km from Tokyo. we drove there by car and also when to Gotemba from there. The place itself was beautiful and had good eateries and the shopping outlets were exquisite and well priced making the experience remarkable!

Raghav Hakone July 2023

A great place indeed, neat and lovely! The view is superb! The hosts/owners are very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely comeback here :)

Rea Kobe July 2023

You could spent an infinite amount of time in Tokyo and never run out of things to do. However, the absolute musts would be exploring Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Shibuya. Personally, I'd also add visiting a teamlab exhibit and doing some sort of quirky Tokyo activity to the must-do list.

Kyoto is absolutely gorgeous. I could have spent days there just savoring the atmosphere. I went in summer, and the weather was the nicest out of Tokyo and Osaka, and in my opinion, the people were the friendliest out of every where in Japan. There is so much to see that you could write different itineraries for days after days and not run out of things to do, however, I would allocate at least 3 full days in Kyoto (not including day trips).

Osaka is Spectacular. Beautiful clean city. Locals are friendly and polite

Amazing city. Definitely you should visit Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Obaida, Roppongi. I just regret not learning more Japanese to c8nnwct better with locals.

Alejandro Tokyo August 2023

First time visiting Tokyo in Summer. It's hot but still great fun.

Steve Tokyo August 2023

The hotel was facing a sandy beach, with a traffic light out front for safe access. The beach itself was very clean and the water was warm. Lots of people doing wind and kite surfing, and there were local festivities taking place at the shrine near the hotel. Plenty of restaurants along the road facing the water, so lots of options depending on what you feel like eating.

I’d go back to experience more culture and food trip.

Clean city; a lot to do and can explore. We arrived in the sunmer so it was extremely hot for us to walk around. A lot of people as well because of sunmer break in Japn. We had to wait on the line for 1 hour to get in the mall, and wait another hour to get in Pokemon Center and Nintwndo in Osaka.

Clarideth Osaka August 2023

Tokyo is a nice place to visit 🇯🇵 are very friendly and helpful. Needs bigger restaurants to accomodate big familyor groups tourists.

Gladys Tokyo August 2023

Favourite city in Japan so far, such a lovely relaxed vibe. We loved the markets-especially Nishiki food market and the Fushimi inari shrine.

Laura Kyoto September 2023

Chiba City is a charming destination with much to offer, but it's important to note that some establishments, like hotels, may have strict check-in and check-out times, which can be inconvenient for longer stays. Nonetheless, the city itself has a lot to explore, from its rich cultural heritage to modern attractions like Disney Land. It's worth planning your visit accordingly to make the most of this vibrant and diverse city.

Chiba September 2023

Public toilets were great and everything was mostly clean. However, no sanitary disposal bins in most public toilets which was somewhat concerning and the lack of garbage bins in public areas was somewhat disconcerting - you need to cart you rubbish with you till you do find a bin! The train lines were confusing and took some getting used too.

Elaine Tokyo September 2023

I only stayed on the island for one night but it was lovely and peaceful (once the heaps of tourists leave!). It was a nice place to visit after the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

Joseph Miyajima September 2023

Never expected such a atmosphere. One of the best places we have been visited.

The island isn’t big but filled with activities which is great because in just 2/3 days it’s possible to do everything it has to offer. We rented some bikes and used them to travel around, which was fun but I only recommend to someone in good shape because the road are not flat at all, plus wind and sun can make it even tougher. One thing you must try is the ice cream, which is probably one of best I have ever eaten

Oshima September 2023

Like any foreigner, I admire the Japanese culture, hard working culture and the infinite politness. It is a pitty that not many contries take it as a model! My favorite places were Odaiba, the Imperial Palace and the Asakusa neighborhood.

One of the great cities of the world. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience there, including meeting the people, tasting the food, viewing the sites and riding public transportation.

Bernard Tokyo October 2023

It was a lovely small town, a welcome change from busy cities crowded with tourists. Very relaxing, beautiful hot springs in the middle of town, a charming temple and shrine surrounded by huge cedar trees. We stayed twi nights and really enjoyed it. From Shuzenji station you can take bus to a viewing area where if the weather conditions are right you can view Mt Fuji.

Cynthia Izu October 2023

要著夠衫，10月日間只得9度，晚間4度！巴士不准時，旅客經常白等一餐！食物和房間偏貴，性價比不高。舊輕井澤就是一條頗高消費的商店街而已，無甚足觀。

Natasha Karuizawa October 2023

Nice “garden” style hotel. Old but has been refreshed. Like the “Club” room with free drinks (not beer) and games. Large rooms. Breakfast not buffet but “set,” and good enough. Not easy to spot entrance off the main road.

Ping-Kheong Karuizawa October 2023

Naoshima was great especially all the art venues, which were outstanding. The only disappointment with our stay was that there was nowhere to eat! Only one restaurant was open for the 3 days of our stay and not particularly good food.

Lesley Naoshima October 2023

Easy stopover before going to Shirakawago. I went to Nagoya castle, Christmas market which was quite nice. The 🐥 pudding is super cute. Unfortunately Museum Meiji-Mura is closed during our visit. Easy access to Inyuma and there is another castle to visit.

Central location to visit Kobe, Nara and Kyoto for day tours. Osaka has its own charms which can be explored. Best to spend 1-2 days per prefecture. If you’re doing USJ, add another day.

Impressed by the powder snow! My family and I enjoyed our first ski experience at the ichinose family ski resort. It’s recommended to sign up for the ski lesson if you’re first-timer.

Evon Shimotakai December 2022

Month of December (mid) are excellent for those that like illumination. Ashikaga Flower Park, Tokyo Mega illumination and Nabana No Sato are the top 3. Plenty to see and do in Tokyo. Food variety are a lot to choose from. You can get to almost anywhere in Tokyo (99%) with public transport (train+Bus). Google map works very well and the information provided are very accurate

Huan Yu Tokyo December 2022

It is our most favorite place to visit in Japan. Enchanted always!

Hironobu Miyajima December 2022

Looked like a winter wonderland. Loads of snow, village atmosphere, lots of restaurants. Variety of different ski resorts, with free shuttle bus. My pension had an onset bath which was great after a day on the slopes. 7-eleven was well stocked if wanted to eat well on a budget. Loved every minute.

Joanna Hakuba December 2022