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5 Ways to Travel in Japan – and Maintain Social Distance

On June 19, when Japan lifted the last of its interprefecture travel restrictions, it marked…

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Ojika Island Nagasaki

Ojika Island: Plan a Remote Beach Getaway off the Coast of Nagasaki

Ojika Island off the coast of Nagasaki Prefecture is a place where a local fisherman…

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Seven Stars in Kyushu Cruise Train

Seven Stars in Kyushu Cruise Train: The Most Elegant Way to Discover Kyushu

To quote Paul Simon, “There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic…

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Shuzenji Guide: Explore Izu’s Onsen Resort Town for a Weekend Getaway from Tokyo

Located in the north-central part of the peninsula with which it shares its name, Izu…

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Kyushu Travel Tips: Take a Ride on The Rail Kitchen Chikugo and Explore Dazaifu and Yanagawa

It sure had us at “Hello.” Standing on a nondescript platform at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin)…

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How Hotel Okura Fukuoka Takes the Hassle Out of Planning Your Trip to the Kyushu Capital

Hot on the heels of Tokyo and the Kansai trifecta (Kyoto, Nara and Osaka), Fukuoka…

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Take a Spell at Tokyo’s Ultimate Final Fantasy Staycation

On the 33rd floor of Royal Park Hotel in Shiodome, you can take a step…

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Hokkaido

Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort Epuy

Situated about 27km away from Hakodate airport, this resort is…

Karaksa Hotel Sapporo

This inner-city hotel based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened in January…

Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta

Situated in Chitose, Hokkaido (about 30km from Sapporo), this world-class…

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Tohoku

Choueikan Ryokan Iwate

Surround yourself with Iwate’s breathtaking beauty at Choueikan ryokan. Whether…

Chikusenso Mt. Zao Onsen Resort & Spa

Found at the foot of Mt. Zao in Miyagi Prefecture,…

Hotel Jogakura

Situated close to ski destination Mt. Hakkoda in Aomori Prefecture,…

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Kanto

Trunk Hotel Tokyo

Trunk (Hotel)

Trunk Hotel is a creative spot and breath of fresh…

Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu

With some of the most gorgeous views of Yokohama's harbor…

Scapes The Suite Kanagawa

Neighbor to the more crowded Kamakura, Hayama is a top…

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Chubu

Tateshina Kaoru Kaze

Escape the city with a trip to Nagano’s highlands at…

Japanese Cultural Heritage Ochiairo Murakami

For a truly traditional and luxurious Japanese experience, stay at…

UAN Kanazawa Hotel Lounge Tokyo Weekender

UAN Kanazawa Hotel

UAN Kanazawa hotel opened in December 2017 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa…

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Kansai

Katsuura Gyoen

How about a quick getaway to a UNESCO World Heritage…

Sasayama Castle Town Hotel Nipponia

Sasayama is an old castle town that was established in…

Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto

Open in June 2018, this hotel is just a five-minute…

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Shikoku

Nanoyada Hotel Iya Onsen

For a truly hidden gem, look no further than Nanoyado…

Yamatoya Honten

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese style living at this beautifully…

Auberge Tosayama

Surrounded by greenery and water, Auberge Tosayama is a true…

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Chugoku

Ryokan Hakkei

Ryokan Hakkei is like a home away from home, except…

Okutsuso Ryokan

Okutsuso Ryokan boasts a rare hot spring known as the kagi-yu…

Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

Once a prosperous town thanks to its strategic position on a river…

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Kyushu

Loisir Spa Tower Naha

One of the best experiences at Loisir Spa Tower Naha…

Hotel Shiroyama

Standing 108 meters above sea level, Hotel Shiroyama offers some…

Art Hotel Ishigakijima

Planning an Okinawa getaway? Art Hotel Ishigakijima (previously Nikko Yaeyama Hotel) is…

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