Nara, Japan's first permanent capital, is one of the most popular destinations in Japan’s Kansai region. Showcasing history, culture & natural beauty, a Nara tour offers visitors well-preserved temples and shrines, friendly deer & lush greenery. 

The best places to go in Japan for you might very well be different from someone else’s top places to visit in Japan. That’s why it’s essential to focus on the best places to visit in Japan that most align with what you want to see, do, experience, eat, feel and remember about your trip to Japan.

Kyushu, with its volcanic scenery, rich history, great food and warm hospitality, offers a type of travel through Japan that many visitors never experience. That’s why we encourage our clients to add Kyushu to your Japan itineraries.

The izakaya is, at its essence, a Japanese pub. It’s where locals unwind after a long day, where friends gather for casual meals – and where you can experience Japan’s eating and drinking culture overlapping firsthand.

For honeymooners, Tokyo presents the opportunity to craft a truly unique start to married life. Drawn by the allure of a city that never sleeps and never ceases to surprise? A Tokyo honeymoon will create lasting memories and might even just blow your mind!

Can you use credit cards in Japan? Or do you need to carry cash? Yes to both. We'll explain why that's the case, in a nation with a deep-rooted preference for cash but undergoing change in the way that goods & services are paid for.