The Best Samurai Films Ever Made

Films About Japan That Will Help You Understand Japanese Culture

The Best Tourist Attractions in Osaka, Japan

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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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From ancient Corcyra to rugged Crete and between the Ionian and the Aegean Seas, we take a look at the most beautiful islands of Greece.

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Greece

The 12 Most Beautiful Greek Islands

Explore the must-see ancient Greek sites no history lover should miss, as chosen by Culture Trip.

The Must-Visit Ancient Sites in Greece for History Lovers

Planning a trip to Crete? We've found the top apartment rentals for you to choose from on Greece's largest island, bookable with Culture Trip.

Crete

The Best Airbnbs and Holiday Rentals in Crete, Greece

Looking for a quick Greek getaway? Here are several islands you can fly to from Athens or abroad.

Greek Islands You Can Fly to Directly

Want to discover a new way of visiting Greece? Here are the top glamping sites in the country – they're all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Top Glamping Sites in Greece

Can't find a hotel on Kos, Rhodes or Kefalonia? We know a gorgeous Greek island that has somehow kept out of the guidebooks... and we're willing to share.

The Colourful Greek Island Hardly Anybody Knows About

Escape the scorching city and combine exploring ancient history with a seaside getaway on a trip to Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city. 

Thessaloniki

9 Beautiful Beaches Within Easy Reach of Thessaloniki, Greece

Beyond the stunning beaches, Greece boasts mountain villages, ancient sites, natural parks and thriving cities – see it all on the best road trips in Greece.

The Best Road Trips in Greece You Need to Take

Follow one of these top hiking and trekking trails in Greece to explore unspoiled landscapes and get incredible views of your surroundings.

The Best Hiking Trails in Greece

From the mountains of northern Greece to the history-rich shores of Peloponnese, here are the best hot springs and spa stays in Greece, bookable with Culture Trip.

Greece's Best Natural Hot Springs

From luxury stays overlooking the Acropolis to no-fuss budget options, here is a list of the best rental apartments in Athens, all bookable on Culture Trip.

Athens

The Best Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in Athens

From Mykonos to Corfu, we've rounded up the top Greek islands for wild parties and long nights out.

The Best Greek Islands You Should Visit for Nightlife

Read our guide to the most romantic hotels in Greece – all bookable through Culture Trip.

The Most Romantic Hotels in Greece

Whether you're heading to the mainland or one of Greece's many islands, here's our pick of where to stay for the eco-minded traveller – bookable on CT.

The Best Eco-Friendly Hotels and Places to Stay in Greece

Read our guide to discover top accommodation – all bookable with Culture Trip – on traditional yet cosmopolitan Crete, the largest Greek island.

Where to Stay in Crete, Greece, for a Beach Holiday

Celebrate the most striking and unforgettable Samurai movies ever made with Culture Trip’s list of classics, from the black-and-white era to the present day.

If you want to get to know Japan better then take a look at Culture Trip's specially curated list of the movies which will help deepen your understanding of an extraordinary country.

Discover the best things to see and do in Japan's monopolis, Osaka, on the island of Honshu, famous for Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Castle, and Abeno Harukas, the tallest tower in Japan. All hotels bookable through Culture Trip.

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The Best Samurai Films Ever Made

Celebrate the most striking and unforgettable Samurai movies ever made with Culture Trip’s list of classics, from the black-and-white era to the present day.

Film & TV

Films About Japan That Will Help You Understand Japanese Culture

See & Do

The Best Tourist Attractions in Osaka, Japan