Japan's capital, Tokyo is one of the world's biggest metropolises and will unavoidably constitute an important stopping place for any traveller visiting the country.
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Tokyo: How to get there?
2h40 from Kyoto by train (shinkansen); 11h30 flight from London
Japan's capital, Tokyo is one of the world's biggest metropolises and will unavoidably constitute an important stopping place for any traveller visiting the country.
My suggestion
Do not hesitate to reserve several days, or even a whole week to take the time to visit Tokyo for the city's many areas offer varied and contrasting atmospheres. Do not miss out on the delectable and succulent local cooking!
Hiroshima and the neighbouring island of Miyajima are both world famous but for very different reasons: one for the atomic bomb and its atrocities, and the other for its peaceful shrine amid the waves.
Nature has always played an important role in Japanese culture, and the tradition survives with the celebration of the arrival of spring by observing the cherry blossoms. Here is some advice about this festival, the hanami, and the best places to observe the trees in full blossom.
Hokkaido is a hiker's paradise, thanks to its majestic, wild mountainous landscapes.
Its national parks provide stunning views as well as a wealth of plant and animal life.
Some are very isolated and difficult to access, but offer, nonetheless, a great sense of freedom.