Japan’s exquisite gardens are the ultimate antidote to the tourist hordes
Overtourism is spoiling the country’s traditional draws – but its Three Great Gardens offer an opportunity to escape the ...
When travelling to Kyoto, here’s how to escape the crowds
Known as the cultural capital of Japan, the city is home to numerous Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, Shinto shrines, ...
Snowy villages, swordmakers and quiet onsen: Why you should visit Japan’s crowd-free Gifu province
Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting daytrippers in the winter season. Its dark wood ...