- things to do in Japan in this guide, grouped in 7 themes and 8 regions, each with its own detailed page
- 30
- entry to Senso-ji, Fushimi Inari, the Arashiyama bamboo grove and Nishiki Market, four of the most visited sights
- Free
- entry fees for nine headline sights of a first trip, Universal Studios Japan included, about $134
- ¥21,400
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The best things to do in Japan fit in seven themes: temples and shrines, cities, mountains, onsen, food, snow and islands. A first trip usually picks them along one line, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka, where many of the headline sights are free, then adds Hiroshima, Hokkaido or Okinawa on a second visit. Below are the 30 we would put first, with 2026 prices checked on 14 November 2026 at about 160 yen to the dollar, and the page that covers each one in detail.
Japan tours and day trips by region
These six are among the best-rated tours on the pages of this guide, one per theme, from sumo in Tokyo to snorkelling in Okinawa.
Tokyo: Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with a Photo
A 90-minute show in Shinjuku that explains the rules and rituals of sumo, with a photo at the end.
4.9(10,124 reviews)
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
From $43per person
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Kyoto: Early Morning Tour of Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama and Kinkakuji
A 6-hour guided morning that starts early at Fushimi Inari, then the Arashiyama bamboo grove and Kinkaku-ji.
4.9(1,812 reviews)
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
From $74per person
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From Tokyo: Mt Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai & Arakurayama Day Trip
A 10-hour coach day from Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai and Arakurayama park, below the Chureito Pagoda.
4.8(6,866 reviews)
- 10 hours to 1 day
- Free cancellation
- Pickup included
From $49per person
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes and 4 Eateries)
Three hours in Shinjuku with a guide, 13 dishes across 4 small eateries, an easy first night out in Tokyo.
4.9(3,993 reviews)
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
From $83per person
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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip
A day from Nagano to the Jigokudani snow monkeys, Zenko-ji temple and a sake stop, with the transport arranged.
4.9(1,003 reviews)
- 8 to 12 hours
- Free cancellation
From $137per person
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Okinawa: Blue Cave 100% Private Snorkeling Tour with Photos
A 90-minute private snorkel at the Blue Cave on Okinawa's main island, with the underwater photos included.
4.9(223 reviews)
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
From $55per person
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Top 10 things to do in Japan
If you only have time for ten, these are the ones most first-timers remember. Seven of them cost under ¥1,000 to enter, and five are free.
| Experience | Where | Adult entry in 2026 | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fushimi Inari torii hike | Kyoto | Free, open 24 hours | Before 7:00 or after 17:00 |
| Senso-ji and Nakamise | Tokyo (Asakusa) | Free | Early morning |
| Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky | Tokyo | ¥2,700 ($17) online before 15:00 | Sunset slot |
| Mount Fuji from the Five Lakes | Kawaguchiko | Free views, bus ¥2,200 ($14) from Shinjuku | November to February, early morning |
| Arashiyama bamboo grove | Kyoto | Free | Before 8:00 on a weekday |
| Dotonbori street food | Osaka | Free, takoyaki ¥600 to ¥800 | Evening |
| Himeji Castle | Himeji | ¥2,500 ($16), free under 18 | Weekday, at 9:00 |
| Floating torii of Miyajima | Near Hiroshima | Itsukushima ¥300 + ¥100 visitor tax | Before 9:30, check the tide |
| A night in a ryokan with onsen | Hakone, Noboribetsu, Beppu | ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 per person, two meals | All year, best in winter |
| Snow monkeys of Jigokudani | Nagano | ¥800 ($5) until 30 November 2026 | December to March |
Temples, shrines and castles to visit in Japan
1. Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto. Thousands of vermilion torii climb Mount Inari in a loop of about 4 km to the 233 m summit. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the full loop, or turn back at the Yotsutsuji viewpoint, 30 to 45 minutes up. The shrine is free, never closes, and is five minutes from Kyoto Station on the JR Nara Line for ¥150.
2. Senso-ji, Tokyo. Founded in 628, Tokyo's oldest temple sits behind the Kaminarimon gate and its giant red lantern, at the end of the Nakamise shopping street. Entry is free, the main hall opens at 6:00 (6:30 from October to March), and an hour is enough, two with snacks.
3. Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera and the temples of Kyoto. The Golden Pavilion and the wooden terrace of Kiyomizu-dera cost ¥500 ($3) each, while Ginkaku-ji doubled to ¥1,000 on 1 April 2026. Kyoto has 30 sights worth a visit, so group them by area: Higashiyama in the east, Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji in the north-west, Fushimi Inari and Tofuku-ji in the south.
4. Itsukushima Shrine and the floating torii, Miyajima. The great torii stands in the sea at high tide and can be reached on foot at low tide, so check the tide table before you go. The island is 10 minutes by JR ferry from Miyajimaguchi (¥180, covered by the JR Pass), with a ¥100 visitor tax per person. A full day from Hiroshima Station with the shrine and the ropeway costs about ¥3,600.
5. Nara and the deer of Todai-ji. Nara, Japan's first capital, is 35 to 45 minutes from Kyoto (¥720 on the JR, ¥1,280 by Kintetsu limited express) and about 40 minutes from Osaka-Namba. The giant Buddha hall of Todai-ji and the deer of Nara Park make it the classic half-day trip from either city.
6. Himeji Castle. Japan's best-preserved original castle is 30 minutes from Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen. The adult ticket rose to ¥2,500 ($16) on 1 March 2026, it stays free for under-18s, and some buildings are under scaffolding until about the end of July 2027. Go early on a weekday.
Things to do in Japan's cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka
7. Shibuya, Shinjuku and the neighbourhoods of Tokyo. Tokyo is best seen one side of the city per day over 4 to 5 days, with free classics like Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Jingu and the 45th-floor view of the Metropolitan Government Building. Shibuya Sky, the open-air roof above the crossing, costs ¥2,700 ($17) online before 15:00 and ¥3,400 ($21) from 15:00, as shown on the official ticket page on 14 November 2026.
8. Tokyo Skytree. At 634 m it is the tallest tower in Japan, with decks at 350 m and 450 m and Mount Fuji in view on clear winter mornings. Tickets start at ¥1,800 ($11) for the Tembo Deck and ¥3,000 ($19) for both decks, ¥500 more at the counter. It is 15 to 20 minutes on foot from Senso-ji.
9. Akihabara Electric Town. Retro games, anime shops, multi-floor arcades at ¥100 or ¥200 a play and maid cafés from ¥880 an hour, three minutes from Tokyo Station on the Yamanote Line. Chuo-dori turns into a pedestrian street on Sunday afternoons from 13:00.
10. teamLab Planets and teamLab Borderless. The two digital art museums of Tokyo cost from ¥3,800 ($24) and ¥3,400 ($21), online only, and dated slots sell out. Planets, where you wade barefoot through water, is due to close at the end of 2027. Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka have smaller teamLab venues of their own.
11. Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan. Osaka is the street food capital: takoyaki for ¥600 to ¥800 and kushikatsu skewers from ¥100 under the neon of Dotonbori, and the Osaka Castle tower for ¥1,200. A one-day ticket to Universal Studios Japan starts at ¥8,400 ($53), online only, and the park takes a whole day of its own.
12. The yatai of Fukuoka. About 100 open-air food stalls line the river in Nakasu and the streets of Tenjin at night, with Hakata ramen for ¥800 to ¥1,200. The airport is five minutes from Hakata Station by subway, which makes Fukuoka the easiest gateway to Kyushu.
13. Hiroshima and the Peace Memorial Park. The Atomic Bomb Dome and the peace museum are 1 h 25 from Shin-Osaka or 1 h 40 from Kyoto by Nozomi, and most visitors pair them with Miyajima the same day or the next.
14. Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go. Kanazawa, about 2 h 30 from Tokyo on the Kagayaki Shinkansen, has one of Japan's great gardens and old geisha and samurai quarters. From there, half-day tours reach the thatched farmhouses of Shirakawa-go, prettiest under snow. Both sit on our 14-day Japan itinerary.
Nature and mountains in Japan: Fuji, Hakone and the Alps
15. Mount Fuji and the Five Lakes. The 3,776 m volcano is about 100 km west of Tokyo, and Lake Kawaguchi is 2 hours from Shinjuku by direct bus or train. The clearest views come from November to February, early in the morning, and summer haze often hides it. Climbing is only allowed from early July to 10 September, with a ¥4,000 fee per person in 2026.
16. Hakone. Volcanic Owakudani, the Lake Ashi cruise and the Hakone Open-Air Museum fill a day or two from Tokyo. The Hakone Freepass costs ¥7,100 ($44) for two days from Shinjuku, plus ¥1,200 for a seat on the Romancecar, and Hakone is also one of the easiest places near Tokyo for a ryokan night. The Mount Fuji guide covers it in detail.
17. Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kyoto. The path through the bamboo is only about 400 m long, free and open 24 hours, 15 minutes from Kyoto Station by JR Sagano Line. Arrive before 8:00 on a weekday: tour groups fill it from 10:00. Tenryu-ji, the Togetsukyo bridge and the Hozugawa river boats are next to it.
18. Nikko. About 2 hours from Asakusa by Tobu train (¥2,850 to ¥3,540 one way), Nikko combines the lavish shrines of Toshogu with lakes, waterfalls and some of the earliest autumn colours near Tokyo. The Nikko Pass World Heritage Area costs ¥3,000 for two days.
19. Summer in Hokkaido. Japan's northern island is 22% of the country's land for 4% of its people. In July the lavender of Farm Tomita in Furano is in flower, and Sapporo averages 26.4 °C in August with no rainy season, a cool escape from Tokyo's heat.
20. Kamakura and Yokohama. The Great Buddha and the temples of Kamakura are about an hour from Tokyo Station on the JR Yokosuka Line for about ¥1,000, and Yokohama's harbour and Chinatown are 30 minutes from Shibuya. Both are easy half days from Tokyo.
Onsen in Japan: where to soak in hot springs
21. A night in a ryokan. A traditional inn with its own hot spring bath, dinner and breakfast costs ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 per person mid-range, from ¥8,000 in a simple minshuku. Expect a ¥150 onsen tax per person per day, and check the tattoo policy before booking: in a 2015 survey, 56% of hotels and ryokan refused tattoos.
22. Day baths in Hakone, Beppu and Arima. You do not need to stay the night: day baths cost ¥500 to ¥2,000, such as Tenzan in Hakone for ¥1,450 or the sand bath of Takegawara in Beppu for ¥1,500. Arima Onsen is about 60 minutes from Osaka by bus for ¥1,400, and a Tokyo neighbourhood sento costs at most ¥600 since 1 August 2026.
23. Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. The steaming Hell Valley above the town feeds the baths of the town, and day tours from Sapporo combine it with Lake Toya. See our Hokkaido guide for the routes.
Food experiences in Japan: markets, sushi and street food
24. Tsukiji Outer Market and the Toyosu tuna auction. Tokyo's tuna auction moved to Toyosu, where you watch it from a free gallery between 5:30 and 6:30, except on Sundays and public holidays. The old Tsukiji Outer Market, open roughly 9:00 to 14:00, is the place for grilled seafood and a sushi breakfast, with sets from about ¥3,000.
25. Nishiki Market, Kyoto. A 390 m covered street of 133 shops, open about 10:00 to 17:00, with snacks for ¥300 to ¥700 and wagyu skewers from ¥1,000. Many shops close on Wednesdays, cash still rules, and eating while walking is discouraged.
26. Sushi, ramen and izakaya nights. Ramen costs ¥1,000 to ¥1,500 in Tokyo, a yatai dinner with a drink about ¥2,000 to ¥3,000 in Fukuoka, and a kushikatsu dinner ¥2,000 to ¥3,000 in Osaka. A guided food tour or a sushi-making class is the easiest way in on your first evening.
27. Watch sumo. The Tokyo tournament at the Kokugikan runs from 10 to 24 January 2027, with tickets on sale from 5 December 2026. Outside tournament months, sumo shows in Tokyo and Osaka explain the sport and its rituals to visitors.
Things to do in Japan in winter: snow monkeys, skiing and festivals
28. The snow monkeys of Jigokudani. Wild macaques bathe in a hot spring above Yudanaka, mostly from December to March. Entry is ¥800 ($5) until 30 November 2026, then ¥1,000 ($6) at the gate or ¥880 online from 1 December, and the park is a 30 to 40 minute walk each way. From Tokyo it is a full day: 79 minutes to Nagano by Shinkansen, then a train and a bus.
29. Skiing in Niseko. Hokkaido's best-known powder resort opens on 28 November 2026 and runs until early May 2027. A peak-season day pass costs ¥13,500 ($84) across all four resorts, and the best snow falls from mid-January to mid-February. Our Japan in winter guide compares Niseko with Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen and Furano.
30. The Sapporo Snow Festival. Giant ice and snow sculptures fill Odori Park, Tsudome and Susukino from 4 to 11 February 2027, free to visit, with skiing in Niseko and Furano a short trip away.
Okinawa and Japan's islands: beaches, reefs and castles
Okinawa is a different Japan, 2 h 30 to 3 hours by air from Tokyo, with coral reefs, the Churaumi Aquarium (¥2,180, $14) and Shuri Castle, whose main hall reopens on 23 November 2026 seven years after the fire, for ¥1,000. The best beach weather runs from late June to mid-July and from late September to October, between the rainy season and the typhoons. Ishigaki, Miyako and the Kerama Islands are the snorkelling trips, and Miyajima, already in our temples list, is the island most visitors see on a first trip.
Japan by region: what to do in each and when to go
Japan's regions are easier to picture as eight blocks. Most first trips stay in Kanto and Kansai, linked by a 2 h 15 Shinkansen ride between Tokyo and Kyoto.
| Region | Main places | What you do there | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Tokyo, Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura | City neighbourhoods, food, museums, day trips | Late March to May, October to early December |
| Kansai | Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Himeji | Temples, gardens, geisha districts, street food, castles | Early April, mid-November to early December, quiet in winter |
| Chubu | Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko, Kanazawa, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Nagano | Fuji views, the Japanese Alps, snow monkeys, ski resorts | November to February for Fuji, December to March for snow |
| Tohoku | Sendai, Aomori | Late cherry blossom, mountains, hot springs, fewer tourists | Mid to late April for blossom (13 April in Sendai, 26 April in Aomori on average) |
| Hokkaido | Sapporo, Niseko, Furano, Otaru, Hakodate | Powder skiing, snow festival, lavender, national parks | January to February for snow, July to August for summer |
| Chugoku | Hiroshima, Miyajima | Peace Memorial Park, the floating torii, Mount Misen | Early April, mid to late November for maples |
| Kyushu | Fukuoka, Beppu, Nagasaki, Takachiho | Yatai and ramen, hot spring towns, gorges | Spring and autumn, Hakata Gion Yamakasa from 1 to 15 July |
| Okinawa | Naha, Ishigaki, Miyako, Kerama | Beaches, snorkelling, Churaumi Aquarium, Shuri Castle | Late June to mid-July, late September to October |
What to see in Japan in 5, 7, 10 or 14 days
Five days is best spent on one region: Tokyo with a day trip to Kamakura, Nikko or Hakone, or Kyoto and Osaka with Nara. Seven days covers Tokyo (3 nights) and Kyoto (3 nights) with a day in Nara, and costs about ¥163,000 ($1,020) per person mid-range. Ten days is the classic first trip: 4 nights in Tokyo, 1 near Mount Fuji, 3 in Kyoto and 1 in Osaka. Fourteen days adds Kanazawa, Takayama and Hiroshima. Our day-by-day Japan itinerary gives each version with train times and costs, and our Japan Rail Pass guide shows that the 7-day pass at ¥50,000 rarely pays off on the 10-day route.
Things to do in Japan by season, including November and December
Cherry blossom reaches full bloom on 31 March in Tokyo and 4 April in Kyoto on average, earlier in Okinawa (February) and later in Sapporo (early May). Summer is for Hokkaido, the Okinawa beaches and climbing Mount Fuji, after a rainy season that runs from about 7 June to 19 July in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Autumn leaves turn on 28 November in Tokyo and 5 December in Kyoto on average, and Kyoto hotels fill three months ahead for late November. Winter brings dry, sunny cities, the cheapest hotels of the year, skiing and the snow monkeys. Our guide to the best time to visit Japan goes month by month.
In November 2026, Kiyomizu-dera opens at night from 21 to 30 November, Eikan-do has its autumn season from 11 November to 6 December, and Shuri Castle in Okinawa reopens its main hall on 23 November. In December, Niseko is open from 28 November, the snow monkeys start bathing and sumo tickets for January go on sale on the 5th. Most sights close from about 29 December to 3 January.
Japan attraction tickets to book in advance
Most temples and shrines sell tickets at the gate. A handful of Japan's most popular sights work only with dated online tickets, and some sell out within hours.
| Attraction | Price (adult) | When to book |
|---|---|---|
| Ghibli Museum, Tokyo | ¥1,000 ($6) | On the 10th of the month at 10:00 Japan time, for the following month, no tickets at the door |
| Pokémon Café, Tokyo | Menu from about ¥2,090 | Reservation required, one month at a time, released at 18:00 Japan time |
| teamLab Planets and Borderless | From ¥3,800 and ¥3,400 | As soon as your Tokyo dates are fixed, online only |
| Shibuya Sky, Tokyo | ¥2,700 before 15:00, ¥3,400 after | As soon as your date opens, weeks ahead for sunset |
| Universal Studios Japan, Osaka | From ¥8,400 ($53) | Online, weeks ahead for weekends and holidays |
| Mount Fuji climb | ¥4,000 fee | Online registration required before the July to September season |
| Sumo, Tokyo January tournament | Varies by seat | From 5 December 2026 |
| Niseko Resort Liner bus | ¥6,000 one way | Reservation required, from 1 December 2026 |
| Tokyo Skytree, Himeji Castle | From ¥1,800, ¥2,500 | Not required, a dated online ticket saves the queue |
How much do attractions in Japan cost? Entrance fee budget for 2026
Entry fees are a small part of a Japan trip. Our sample of nine headline paid sights for a first trip, Shibuya Sky (¥2,700), teamLab Planets (¥3,800), Kinkaku-ji (¥500), Kiyomizu-dera (¥500), Ginkaku-ji (¥1,000), Nijo Castle (¥800), Himeji Castle (¥2,500), Osaka Castle (¥1,200) and Universal Studios Japan (¥8,400), adds up to ¥21,400, about $134. Without the theme park it is ¥13,000, about $81. Add ¥7,100 for a Hakone Freepass if you go, and keep cash for temple gates and markets: many small ticket counters still do not take cards.
The free list is long: Senso-ji, Meiji Jingu, the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Fushimi Inari, the Arashiyama bamboo grove, Nishiki Market, Yasaka-jinja, Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka and the Sapporo Snow Festival. Mobile data matters more than any ticket, since most bookings, maps and train times sit on your phone: our guide to the best eSIM for Japan compares the plans. For the full trip cost, see the budget in our Japan travel guide.
Where to stay in Japan to see the most
Base yourself near a big station so the day trips start on your doorstep. Our area guides cover where to stay in Tokyo (Shinjuku or Shibuya for a first visit), where to stay in Kyoto (Shijo-Kawaramachi for three or four nights) and where to stay in Osaka (Namba for a first visit, Universal City for theme park days).
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Pexels30 things to do in Tokyo by neighbourhood, from Senso-ji to Shibuya Sky, with 2026 entry prices, opening hours, what to book ahead and four day trips.
Photo Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsWhere to stay in Tokyo in 2026: the best area for a first trip, budget, nightlife or families, prices by area, airport links and capsule hotels.
Photo Sorasak boontohhgraphy, CC0, Wikimedia Commons30 things to do in Kyoto by area, from Kiyomizu-dera and Gion to Kinkaku-ji and Ohara, with 2026 entry fees, official opening hours and the quietest times.
PexelsWhere to stay in Kyoto by trip type: Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi, Gion and 4 more areas compared, with 2026 hotel rates, bus tips, minpaku rules and taxes.
663highland, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons23 things to do in Osaka by district, from Dotonbori to Osaka Castle, plus Universal Studios Japan 2026 prices, Express Pass, food to try and day trips.
Photo Joli Rumi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsNamba, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Tennoji or Universal City? The best area to stay in Osaka for each trip, real hotels, 2026 prices, airport trains and city tax.
PexelsHow to see Mount Fuji from Tokyo: the best viewpoints and seasons, Kawaguchiko and the Five Lakes, things to do in Hakone, and the 2026 climbing fee and rules.
Photo Natsuko Aoyama, PexelsHokkaido travel guide for 2026: things to do in Sapporo, Otaru, Furano, Hakodate and Shiretoko, the best season, Rail Pass prices, car or train, and bears.
Photo MIKI Yoshihito, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsNiseko ski guide for 2026-27: the four Niseko United resorts, lift pass prices, where to stay, the bus from New Chitose, backcountry rules and a week's budget.
Photo Takuya ASADA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons27 things to do in Okinawa by area, from Shuri Castle and Churaumi to Kouri and JUNGLIA, plus the Kerama, Miyako and Ishigaki islands, with 2026 prices.
Yoshikazu TAKADA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons26 things to do in Fukuoka by district, from the Nakasu yatai to Ohori Park, plus day trips to Dazaifu and Nagasaki, 2026 prices, festivals and a budget.
Photo Stephen Kelly, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsSenso-ji is free and its grounds never close. 2026 main hall hours, the walk from Kaminarimon to the pagoda, temple etiquette, festivals and what is nearby.
IQRemix, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsTokyo Skytree in 2026: Tembo Deck and Galleria ticket prices, online vs counter, hours, Mount Fuji and sunset tips, and how it compares with Shibuya Sky.
Akihabara Electric Town in 2026: shops and arcades worth your time, maid café prices and rules, Sunday pedestrian hours and buying electronics in Japan.
Photo Sasa0403, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsteamLab Planets in Toyosu: 2026 ticket prices by age, hours, closed days, the end-2027 closing, what to wear in the water, and how it compares with Borderless.
Photo AXP Photography, PexelsToyosu replaced Tsukiji in 2018: tuna auction times, the observation deck lottery, closed days, sushi prices and what to eat at Tsukiji Outer Market.
Photo Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsFushimi Inari Taisha is free and open 24 hours. How to get there, the Mount Inari hike step by step, how to beat the crowds, night visits and what to eat.
PexelsThe Arashiyama bamboo grove is free and open 24 hours. Best time to beat the crowds, Tenryu-ji, the Sagano train, Hozugawa boat and how to get there.
Photo Nesnad, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsNishiki Market in Kyoto: shop hours and Wednesday closures, what to eat with prices, the no eating while walking rule, Aritsugu knives and how to get there.
Photo Nikos Kitsakis, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsHimeji Castle costs ¥2,500 ($16) for adults since March 2026. Opening hours, digital tickets, the keep visit and trains from Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima.
Balon Greyjoy, CC0, Wikimedia CommonsMiyajima island in 2026: the ¥100 visitor tax, tide times for the floating torii, ferries from Hiroshima, Itsukushima Shrine hours, Mount Misen and a day plan.
Photo PexelsJigokudani Monkey Park in 2026: ¥800 entry (higher from 1 December), winter hours, the forest walk, the bathing season and the train and bus from Tokyo.