Explore Japan Tourism In 2026
Sapporo Beer Museum reopened in July 2026 with ¥1,000 self-guided entry and ¥2,000 tours. Check hours, tasting rules, reservations and access.
Explore Central Okinawa: Chatan American Village, Okinawa City music, Nakagusuku Castle, seafood, beaches, buses and two-day itinerary.
Visit Hie Jinja in Akasaka, Tokyo: iconic red torii stairway, free entry, 6am–5pm visiting hours, Tameike-Sanno access and Sanno Matsuri heritage.
Explore Gotemba near Mount Fuji: 290-store Gotemba Premium Outlets, 2026 hours, free station shuttle, Fuji Safari Park and Tokyo transport.
Discover Kitakata in Fukushima: morning ramen, traditional kura warehouses, sake heritage, museums, access via Aizu-Wakamatsu and local day-trip ideas.
Plan Kobe Luminarie, Jan 29–Feb 7, 2027: Meriken Park tickets from ¥500, free illumination areas, earthquake memorial meaning and Kobe access.
Visit Mount Tenpo (Tenpozan) in Osaka: 4.53-meter elevation, small summit park, Osaka Aquarium nearby, Osakako Station and a fun easy walking itinerary.
Plan a Sarushima Island day trip from Yokosuka: 2026 adult ferry ¥1,600–2,000 plus ¥500 park entry, ferry times, military ruins and beaches.
Plan Mt Zao skiing: compare Yamagata’s Zao Onsen lifts and snow monsters with Miyagi’s Sumikawa, access, winter safety, hot springs and resorts.
Visit Maruyama Park in Kyoto: famous weeping cherry tree, hanami tips, Yasaka Shrine access, Gion walking route, seasonal lighting and etiquette.
Explore Kokusai-dori in Naha, Okinawa: 1.6 km shopping street, Heiwa-dori markets, Sunday 12–6 pm pedestrian mall, Yui Rail access and food.
Visit Kumamoto Castle in 2026: ¥800 adult admission, 9am–5pm regular hours, October 26 typhoon change, earthquake restoration and tram access.