The city will be forever haunted by its past, but it is also the gateway to a stunning region, where tradition meet ...

Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. An archipelago of more than 6,800 islands, the beautiful country is so ...

Fushimi Inari Shrine – UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its thousand vermillion torii gates. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – Playful, serene oasis into nature.

Itsukushima, a Shinto shrine with a floating torii gate. Feel free to light a stick of incense (osenko) if it’s offered at a Buddhist temple, allowing the smoke to waft over you—an act believed to ...

Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its new Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise due to overwhelming interest from guests. The family-owned and operated ...

Not far away is the island of Miyajima with the famous floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. 5. Hokkaido – a natural paradise for every season Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido, is a dream ...

Heritage Expeditions releases its all-new Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise following an overwhelming guest interest.

“We plan to explore some of Japan’s iconic highlights alongside lesser-known and rarely-visited coastlines accessible only by expedition ship, in true Heritage Expeditions style, including Japan’s ...

The Itsukushima Shrine, better known as the “floating torii gate” off of Hiroshima, began charging an entry fee in 2023 as a way to manage the popular photo op.

The Floating Torii Gate The Itsukushima Shrine is one of the most popular tourist locations in Japan. Where Tokyo offers the technologically advanced cityscape often associated with Japan, The ...

Covering 500 miles (800 kilometers) from Tokyo to Hiroshima, what’s become known as the Golden Route of Japanese tourism connects many of Japan’s most popular destinations. There’s Hakone ...