Best Places to Visit in Japan this Autumn
Autumn in Japan is by far my favourite time to travel, with the summer temperatures finally cooling down, and the landscapes across the country being completely transformed.
The Nature Lover’s Guide to the Japanese Alps
Spanning the length of 3 prefectures, the Japanese Alps are full of natural beauty. From snow monkeys and sacred forests to thatched-roofed villages and more, here’s how to experience it at its best.
7 Unique Ryokans to Add to Your Japan Bucket List
Looking to dive deeper into Japan’s culture and history? Traditional Japanese inns might just be the unique accommodation option you’ve been looking for.
Roku Kyoto: A Retreat in the Foothills of Mount Takagamine
A retreat-style resort tucked away in Kyoto’s Takagamine mountainside that celebrates traditional Japanese design merged with modern-day minimalism.
How to Spend 36 Hours in Tokyo with American Express
Hidden tofu restaurants, a long-standing paper-maker, and a giant haven for book lovers. Here’s how to spend 36 hours in Japan’s capital city.
Is Osaka Worth Visiting in 2024?
It’s the third largest city in Japan, and famous the world over. But is Osaka worth visiting in 2024?
Kyushu’s Modern Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
The first of its kind in on the island, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka combines low-key luxury and traditional crafts into one of the area’s most enticing accommodation options.
The Art Lover’s Guide to Aomori Prefecture
Known globally for the Nebuta Matsuri, Aomori Prefecture plays host to a number of artistic landmarks including Aomori Museum of Art and the Ryue Nishizawa-designed, Towada Art Center.
Art in the Countryside: Echigo-Tsumari Art Field
Echigo-Tsumari Art Field seamlessly combines rural Japan with modern artistic expressions from both local and international artists.
Hot Spring Healing: Hoshino Resorts Kai Poroto
Set on the edge of Lake Poroto and enfolded in forest, this 42-room ryokan convincingly blurs the line between man-made structures and its bucolic surroundings.
Health, Wellbeing, and History: A Stay at Garrya Kyoto
An intimate 25-room hotel in a quiet corner of Japan’s ancient capital with a strong focus on wellbeing. With countless accommodation options in Kyoto, let’s take a look at Garrya stand out from the crowd.
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island: A Timeless Subtropical Escape
Nowhere is the timelessness of Ryukyu culture more beautifully preserved than the hidden village of Hoshinoya Taketomi Island.
Hoshinoya Fuji: Glamping with a Luxury Twist
A private cabin, toasted marshmallows, and breakfast at the foot of Mt Fuji, Hoshinoya Fuji is Japan’s first-ever glamping resort.
In With the Old: A Stay at Maana Kiyomizu, Kyoto
The third property by Maana Homes, Maana Kiyomizu is designed by local architects Shigenori Uoya and Takeshi Ikei, with each of three guest suites created as intimate spaces to enhance the senses.
Nature Through a Luxury Lens: The Ritz-Carlton Nikko
Inspired by Japanese minimalism, the concept of The Ritz-Carlton Nikko is based around ‘celebrating nature through a luxury lens’.
Aman Tokyo: The Gateway to Urban Discovery
Created to ‘temper urban dynamism with a profound atmosphere of serenity’, each curated space at Aman Tokyo is inspired by timeless Japanese design traditions.
A Living Room for the City: Shiroiya Hotel
Once a centre for the Japanese silk trade, the small city of Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture might not be as famous as some of its neighbours, but that is all set to change.
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