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.
Luxury Meets History: A Stay at Tachibana Ohana, Fukuoka
Japan offers a diverse range of hotels to accommodate every kind of traveller. Those venturing to Fukuoka will find a luxurious experience intertwined with historical roots at Tachibana Ohana.
Timeless Craft and Modern Luxury: A First Look at Six Senses Kyoto
Winding pathways, hand-painted handicrafts, and a towering bamboo garden – Six Senses Kyoto is the latest addition to the city’s luxury design hotel scene.
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.
A New Ryokan for Japan’s Famous Art Island: Roka Naoshima
Known as the first ryokan on Naoshima, Roka is the perfect retreat for a secluded stay on an already peaceful island. Here’s everything you need to know…
1920’s Bank to Boutique Design Hotel: K5 Tokyo
Located in a renovated 1920s bank, K5 Tokyo is a masterclass of Japan-meets-Scandinavian design, progressive dinning, and a breath of fresh air to Tokyo’s commercial quarter.
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?
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo: Italian Glamour Meets Japanese Heritage
Located in central Marunouchi District, the brand new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo brings luxury Italian design with a touch of minimalism to Japan’s capital.
A Stay at Rakudo-An: Art & Design in the Japanese Countryside
Set in Tonami Plain, Rakudo-An is a more than 100-year-old restored farmhouse that’s ideal for a quiet and traditional Japanese escape.
Kyoto’s Understated Art Hotel: The Shinmonzen
Created in Paris, built in Kyoto, and designed by the one-and-only Tadao Ando, The Shinmonzen is located riverside in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion District.
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.
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