Planning a Japan ski trip with the Epic Pass? Discover recommended accommodation, local food, hot springs, cultural experiences, and private ski transfers in Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu.

Skiing all day is incredible, but great stays and authentic off-slope culture are what make Japan legendary. Here is where to stay and what to experience across every single Ikon Pass stop.

From cherry blossoms in spring to sunflowers and autumn’s first blooms, discover Japan’s seasonal flowers during your visit to GREEN×EXPO 2027.

Japan’s landscapes change dramatically with the seasons, and flowers are one of the most beautiful ways to experience the country’s natural and cultural heritage. From the fleeting pink clouds of cherry blossoms to the colorful fields of summer sunflowers, each season brings its own traditions, landscapes, and opportunities to explore.

A barrier-free museum with interactive Games, rich history, perfect for a rainy day or a hot summer day in Tokyo.

The Olympic Museum Tokyo opened 14th September 2019. The museum is host to a wide range of exhibits ranging from multimedia galleries, interactive athletic simulators and historical memorabilia. The museum covers the Summer and Winter Olympics hosted in Tokyo, Nagano and Sapporo games.

Both the Keikyu Museum and the Yokohama tram Museum offer different experiences and are unique in their own ways. The Yokohama Tram Museum focuses on preserving and celebrating the history of Yokohama's municipal streetcar system.

The Keikyu Museum located in Kanagawa, Nishi Ward, Yokohama offers a different experience. With this museum first opening in 2020 it showcases more to the Keihin Electric Express Railway than Trams.

The Tokyo Metro Museum opened July 12th, 1986 and displays history, the technology and the day-to-day operations of one of Tokyo's most known public transport systems. The museum features restored carts, simulators and both interactive and non-interactive displays. Your guide to visiting.

Japan is home to over 27,000 hot springs and over 3,000 onsen towns, many with healing benefits to skin conditions, joint stiffness, and other diseases. TokudAw has curated recommendations on where to go to enjoy a healing onsen and how to ensure your hotel has an authentic onsen.

Japan’s fall colors are both vibrant reds and yellows, that typically come in a wave between the ginko trees and the maple trees giving visitors ample time to explore nature from October through to December. This post explores different destinations of Japan’s beauty through our social media posts.

TokudAw food, agricultural, and culinary experiences that explore the seasonal and local flavors of Japan and specific prefectures. Learn more about the types of experiences TokudAw can create for you.

Off the beaten path destinations to visit during November, December and January in Japan that are not ski resorts. Learn about festivals, light ups, and onsen towns that make great cultural destinations during the holiday season.

An overview of Traditional Japanese crafts and how you can experience them through carefully selected TokudAw partners and exclusive curriculum developed by educators on the Scientific and STEAM principles integrated into Japanese cultural crafts. This page curates the TokudAw social media content related to Japanese crafts and Treasure SessionsTM.

Discover curated Japanese culture activities and recommendations on things to do from our team, including activities that are great for rainy days, warm and humid days, or even cold winters. Add these to your Japan itinerary.

The Tokyo Racecourse is a historical track, first opening in 1933 and renovated in 2007. It offers more than just watching horse racing. The grounds are home to the JRA Tokyo Racecourse Museum with interactive displays and memorabilia related to the sport. The area also allows visitors to get close to the horses, depending on schedule and weather. 

Japan is home to one of the world’s top baseball leagues. The Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Tokyo has exhibits and memorabilia that introduce the sport’s history in Japan and highlight the top players and achievements of the nation’s teams.

The stadium was the host for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics now used by Japanese rugby and football teams, while the modern style of architecture blends both nature and utility, displaying mastery of Japanese artistry.

Although there are many, the most famous pilgrimages (long treks to many temples and shrines) consist of two of the most ancient and spiritual routes in Japan. These two routes have both been shaped by over a millennium. The historical and iconic routes are the Kumano Kodo and the Shikoku Pilgrimage. 

These five car and train museums are worth including in your Japan itinerary, regardless of rain or shine. Almost all exhibitions are indoors, making them some of the best locations to include in your wet-weather plans for all ages. Apart from various retired train carriages and vehicles on display, most of these museums also offer simulator experiences, allowing visitors to try “driving” their very own train!

Tese Tokyo-area Museums are generally neurodivergent-friendly, in terms of the experience offered and programs at the museum

Tokyo Disney Resort's Disability Access Service (DAS), Universal Studios Japan's Guest Support Pass, and LEGOLAND Japan's Assisted Access Pass all let you skip the physical queue by reserving a return time instead. Sanrio Puroland works a little differently, allowing priority entry to some attractions. All programs require in-person registration and an original physical disability certificate. Including a quick table summary of how these different theme parks compare. 

For millions around the world, Japan represents not only their dream destination, but a piece of themselves as they’ve grown strong emotional connections to Japan through Japanese media and culture. Japan is the land of characters, stories, and imaginative worlds of animation, games, and film. These pieces of media have shaped and changed the world for the better, inspiring creativity, shaping childhoods, and connected people across cultural borders. From the children watching Pokémon and exchanging cards to the teenagers dancing to Japanese dream pop songs to the adults watching Tarentino’s Kill Bill in theaters, Japan’s pop culture has been woven into the fabric of global life.