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Nara Park (奈良公園) is a massive 660 hectare city park. Home to the big Buddha at Todaji temple, not to forget the countless freely roaming deer.

Get away from the busy metropolitan life by visiting one (or more) of Japan's most beautiful villages. Like Biei, Tsurui, Hakayawa, Yoshino or Nagiso.

Nestled between Kyoto and Nara, travellers visit Uji for three main things: World Heritage sites, its green tea and its connetion to The Tale of Genji.

Make the most out of a visit to Japan’s Kansai region by using the handy Kansai Area Pass, from JR West. Learn what is included and how to best use it.

Autumn, brings a similarly awe-inspiring beauty to the landscape of Japan with bewitching shades of red, orange, yellow and every shade in between.

Japan offers a wide range of hiking options, here's our guide exploring the hiking options that Japan has to offer.

Explore the Kansai region with a JR Kansai Area Pass. Visit: Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara, Himeji and more.

Culture, craft and tradition, in this itinerary we visit some of the best experiences Japan has to offer. Visiting Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto, Nara and Nikko.

Combining both modern and traditional Japan, this 7 day itinerary is perfect for first time travellers who want to get a taste of Japan.

Famous for both its historic temples and the many deer that freely roam in the city parks and is the perfect day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.