Explore Japan Tourism In 2026
Plan Daitokuji in Kyoto: Zen gardens, Ryogen-in, Daisen-in, closed Koto-in, special October–December 2026 subtemple openings and access.
Visit Sunshine Aquarium at Ikebukuro Sunshine City: 2026 adult tickets ¥2,600–3,200, opening calendar, rooftop penguins and important exhibit closures.
Compare Echigo-Yuzawa ski resorts for 2026–27: GALA Yuzawa opening Dec 19, Naeba, Kagura, Yuzawa Kogen, Tokyo Shinkansen and snow tips.
Visit Miyama Kayabuki no Sato from Kyoto in 2026: JR Hiyoshi bus connections, ¥500 parking, winter lanterns, village etiquette and farmhouse scenery.
Plan Eikando Zenrinji Temple in Kyoto: 2026 autumn exhibition Nov 11–Dec 6, night light-up Nov 20–Dec 6, ¥1,500 daytime and ¥1,000 evening.
Discover Aoshima in Miyazaki: island shrine, Devil’s Washboard rocks, surf beaches, Nichinan Line access, tides and a relaxed coastal itinerary.
Visit Mount Hiei’s UNESCO-listed Enryakuji Temple: Todo, Saito and Yokawa, Sakamoto Cable Car, Kyoto and Otsu access, hours and safety tips.
Climb Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) in Yamagata: 2026 ¥500 admission, 1,015 stone steps, JR Yamadera access, winter safety and Godaido views.
Explore Hita in Oita, Kyushu: Mamedamachi merchant streets, Mikuma River boats, seasonal cormorant fishing, local food and train access.
Cross Iwakuni’s famous five-arched Kintaikyo Bridge: 2026 ¥500 tickets, castle ropeway, Kikko Park, Hiroshima day trips and weather precautions.