近畿・京都・大阪

It would be a shame to turn back after Senbon Torii. How to walk the roughly 2-hour loop around Mt. Inari and what to see along the way.

Twenty destinations near Tokyo, reachable by train from Tokyo or Shinjuku Station, organised by direction.

A walking guide to Shibuya, starting at the station and tracing a route from the Scramble Crossing to Cat Street.

A seven-day itinerary linking Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with transport and timing.

The market moved to Toyosu in 2018; here is what remains at Tsukiji and how to avoid the crowds.

How to choose your route from Haneda or Narita into central Tokyo — a guide to read right after you land.

A day trip around Byodoin, Ujigami Shrine and the town's matcha culture.

The Marunouchi side and the Yaesu side, and two separate Shinkansen systems. A guide to Tokyo Station's layout and exits, in-station shopping and walking around Marunouchi.

A practical guide to exits, transfers and lockers for navigating Shinjuku Station, one of the busiest in the world, without getting lost even on your first visit.

Kinkakuji, Ryoanji and Ninnaji: a one-day route linking the three World Heritage temples along the Kinukake-no-Michi.

Togetsukyo Bridge, the Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji and the Romantic Train: Arashiyama's highlights, how to use its three stations, and a half-day route.

A hub guide that looks at Kyoto by area, covering the classic temples and shrines, seasonal highlights, transport and model itineraries.

What to see, how long it takes and which gate to enter from.

Osaka's transport passes, including the Osaka Amazing Pass and the Enjoy Eco Card, sorted by coverage area, perks and eligibility, with advice on choosing by destination.

Starting early to walk the slopes before the crowds arrive.

A practical guide to getting around Kyoto without the crowds, based on official information such as Kyoto City's Comfort Level Map and the Sightseeing Express Bus.

How the five station names and six stations of the Umeda area are laid out, plus guideline times for the main transfer routes.

A food-walking guide to Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Namba, covering the best takoyaki, kushikatsu and okonomiyaki spots, local rules and a half-day walking route.

From the layout of Osaka's main areas to classic spots, how to get around in two days and one night, and transport conditions in 2026.

From Kansai International Airport into Osaka: four rail options, limousine buses and taxis, organised by destination — Namba, Umeda, Shin-Osaka and Tennoji.

What is happening on Yumeshima now the Expo has closed? The plan to preserve part of the Grand Ring, redevelopment of the site, the IR and access, as of August 2026.

A day in the district that began as a silver mint. Pedestrian-paradise hours, classic gifts from long-established shops, and the newest spots.

Half a day of Asakusa's famous bites, plus the local rules on eating while walking.