Cities

City guides

Detailed guides to Japanese cities, kept current.

• Kansai · Kyoto

  Kyoto, Paced Right: How to Avoid Temple Fatigue and Get a Real Trip

  Kyoto rewards variety more than volume. Five areas, the pacing logic, and how to keep three temple complexes from collapsing into a blur.

• Kansai · Osaka

  Osaka: The 1–2 Day Plan That Earns Its Spot in Your Trip

  Osaka in 1 or 2 days — two areas, three pacing options, and what most first-timer itineraries get wrong about how much time the city actually needs.

• Kanto · Tokyo

  Tokyo, Done Right: How to Plan a Trip Without Trying to See It All

  Tokyo is too big to 'do' in a week. Pick 2–3 neighborhoods deliberately, pace them right, and three days delivers more than most travelers get from seven.