Long journey
A month in Japan by Rail
One long arc by train: cities, coast towns and the stops in between, with every seat reserved before you leave.
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Routes we know by heart.
A sample of some of our favorite places and the trips built around them. Any of them can be shortened, lengthened or combined with another.
Onsen
Northern Samurai Onsens
The old onsen towns in the north, the ones samurai soaked in: wooden inns, sulphur water and very few other visitors.
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Reset
Overstressed Ryokan & Onsen Reset
A short stretch of ryokan and bath days for people who arrive tired. Nothing to schedule, no early starts.
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Temples and art
Treasures of Western Japan
The temples, shrines and gardens of the west at opening time, with the crowds still behind you.
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Food
Eat Til You Drop Osaka
Stand-up counters, takoyaki stalls and a reservation or two you can't get online. Bring an appetite.
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Skiing
Hokkaido "RuPow" at Rusutsu
Powder days at Rusutsu with SnoSearch, onsen the moment the lifts close, food hall at night.
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Sport
Sumo Up Close
Morning practice at a stable, a good seat at the tournament, and the rituals explained as they happen.
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Winter
Snow Monkeys and a Year of Good Luck
The monkeys in the snow, a shrine blessing for the year ahead, and the old town around it.
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Sake
Sake Brewery Crawl
A run of small breweries, tastings at the tank, and the makers who pour them.
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