For a small country, Japan comprises some strikingly diverse landscapes. We check out 10 of the most breathtaking towns in Japan.

Japan

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Japan

Wondering where to take your next great shot? Culture Trip takes you on a tour of the most Instagram-worthy places in Tokyo, Japan.

Most Instagrammable Spots in Tokyo

Spend the perfect week seeing the sights of Tokyo with this comprehensive seven-day itinerary.

How To Spend One Week in Tokyo

Only have 48 hours to spend in Kyoto, check out our suggested itinerary for some great ideas on places to visit. You will still want to come back!

How to Spend 48 Hours in Kyoto

From performing arts to contemporary versions of historical artisanal crafts, here are some of the best places in Tokyo to visit to learn about the city’s traditional art forms.

Where to See Traditional Japanese Arts in Tokyo

At once ultra-modern and enduringly traditional, Japan’s capital is a kaleidoscope of pop culture, history and innovation. There’s something to stimulate the senses around every corner, whether it’s the buzz of a pachinko parlour, the scent of incense at Sensō-ji temple, the neon lights of Kabukichō or the sight of blossoming cherry trees.

Tokyo’s tech-savvy reputation is embodied in its futuristic skyscrapers, high-speed bullet trains, robot restaurants and nine-storey electronics stores. Japan’s penchant for all things eccentric is evident everywhere, from eye-popping street style to stores, streets and whole districts devoted to manga, anime and kawaii culture. Meanwhile, old-world Japan can be found in the city’s historic shrines, Japanese gardens and in the narrow streets of old-fashioned quarters such as Asakusa.

Introducing Tokyo

Tokyo is an incomparable city where everything you do will be unlike anything you’ve known before. Eating is an experience in itself, with concepts ranging from monster, maid and animal cafés to traditional tea ceremonies. To eat and drink like a resident, head to Shinjuku and explore the Golden Gai’s maze of tiny drinking dens and Omoide Yokocho’s izakaya (Japanese pubs). Take in the sheer size of the world’s most populated city from atop the 634m-tall Tokyo Skytree, or by braving the crowds at the infamous Shibuya Crossing. Finally, make sure to enjoy quintessentially Japanese traditions, whether by watching a sumo tournament or soaking in an onsen (natural hot spring).

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New Zealand's top 10 best photographers capture nature and locals with simplistic beauty.

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New Zealand

The Top 10 New Zealand Photographers You Must Not Miss

From heritage sites to modern buildings, here's a quick walk-though of Auckland's standout architectural landmarks.

Auckland

A Walking Tour of Auckland's Architectural Landmarks

Learn more about New Zealand lamb - one of the country's largest exports and favourite food staples.

A Brief History of New Zealand Lamb

We check out the best restaurants in Palmerston North, perfect for grabbing a delicious bite to eat after a day roaming the natural wonders of New Zealand.

The 9 Best Restaurants in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Take a look at the best bars in Christchurch, located on New Zealand's South Island, and pick out your favourite to pay a visit to.

Christchurch

The 10 Best Bars In Christchurch, New Zealand

Explore Culture Trip's guide to finding the best ways to enjoy an ecotourism holiday in New Zealand.

The 10 Best Ecotourism Experiences in New Zealand

Here are 15 New Zealand destinations that are guaranteed to take everyone's breath away. 

The 15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in New Zealand

Read our handy month-by-month guide on the best time of the year to visit New Zealand.

When's The Best Time of Year to Visit New Zealand?

Take a look at 14 reasons that prove everyone should make their way to New Zealand at least once.

14 Reasons Everyone Should Visit New Zealand At Least Once

Here are 15 New Zealand must-dos everyone under 30 should put on their bucket lists.

15 Incredible Things To Do in New Zealand Before You're 30

Learn more about the origins and history of New Zealand's iconic corner dairy shops.

A Brief History of New Zealand's Dairy Shops

Check out 11 lesser-known towns that everyone visiting New Zealand should explore.

11 Underrated Towns in New Zealand You Need to Visit

Here's a look at some of the incredibly beautiful words that are commonly used in the Māori language.

11 Beautiful Words That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Māori Language

Explore the 20 attractions that everyone passing through Auckland, New Zealand, should visit.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Auckland, New Zealand

Read our guide to the best vegetarian and vegan eateries you'll find in New Zealand's foodie capital, Wellington.

Wellington

The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Wellington, New Zealand

Discover Culture Trip's wishlist for Tokyo, a ready collection things to do, see and eat if you're travelling solo in the city.

The Wishlist: Solo Travel in Tokyo

Get out and explore Japan's wild and wacky side with these unusual Tokyo experiences.

The Most Unusual Experiences in Tokyo

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