Japan Heirloom is an English-language guide to luxury travel in Japan. Pick a trip below. Each guide checks its facts against official sources, and the buttons go to booking pages.
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Where to stay: the guides
- Where to Stay in Shinjuku: Two Luxury Hotels and a Guide to Golden Gai
- Shopping in Ginza: Four Stores to Visit and How Japan’s New Tax-Free Refund Works
- Luxury Hotels in Osaka: Three Options Near Umeda and What to Check
- Hotels in Osaka’s Minami: Two Options Near Namba and Shinsaibashi
- Niseko in Winter: How to Plan Your First Trip and Choose a Hotel
- Hakuba in Winter: How to Plan Your Ski Trip and Choose a Hotel
- Where to Stay in Kyoto in Autumn: How to Choose the Area and Hotel
- How to Choose a Luxury Hotel in Tokyo
- How to Choose a Luxury Ryokan in Kyoto
- How to Choose a Luxury Ryokan in Hakone
Tours and experiences: the guides
- Sumo in Tokyo: Tournament or Show? How to Choose and Book
- Go-Karting in Tokyo: What to Check Before You Book a Street Kart Tour
- Arashiyama in Autumn: Two Scenic Rides and How to Book Them
- How to Choose a Private Tour in Kyoto
- Nikko from Tokyo: Day Trip or Overnight Stay?
Seasons and festivals
- Sapporo Snow Festival 2027: Dates, Sites and How to Plan Your Visit
- Kyoto Autumn Leaves: When to Go and How to Plan Your Stay
- Kyoto Autumn Leaves by Area: Where to Go and How to Plan Your Day
- Kyoto Autumn Night Illuminations: How to Plan Your Evening
- Aomori Nebuta Festival: How to Watch, Join and Stay
Plan your trip and your meals
- A 7-Day Luxury Itinerary for Japan: Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto
- Fine Dining in Japan: How to Choose and Book an Unforgettable Meal
- How to Book Omakase Sushi in Tokyo
- Kaiseki in Kyoto: How to Choose and Book Your Dinner
- Where to Eat in Ginza: Sushi, Tonkatsu and Teppanyaki, Plus Two Hotels Within Reach
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