Travel Planning Guide for Japan: Places to Go

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Accommodations
- Accommodations in Japan
  One-click access to a wide variety of types of accommodations and booking sources in Japan, including: - Reserve Hotels -, Other Accommodations, Ratings and Reviews, and Villa and House Rentals.
Air Travel
- Air Travel to Japan
  VeriNav simplifies the process of navigating the many ways in which air travel is sold today. Vendors listed here all offer airline tickets to Japan. - Reserve Flights -, Airline Sites, Discounters, and Services for Air Travelers are all provided for your ease and convenience.
Budget Travel
- Budget Travel to Japan
  
  Save on your next trip to Japan with VeriNav's .
Business Travel
- Business Travel
Calendar of Events
- Japan Calendar of Events
  
  Public holidays and local celebrations for Japan. Choose the most festive time of year to visit, or avoid periods when businesses and visitor attractions are closed.
Cruises
- Cruises Calling on Japan
  Find the perfect cruise to Japan. VeriNav's Trip Planner makes it easy to find cruises calling on the destination of your choice. Compare Ocean Cruises offered by the most popular cruise lines. In many cases you can see the entire itinerary and all the sailing dates without searching any further.
Health and Fitness
- Replenish the spirit and join the many travelers who have embarked on a journey of well-being. VeriNav helps you locate the best Spa Facilities in Japan.
Luxury Travel
- Luxury Travel to Japan
  For the ultimate in luxury and attentive service when traveling to Japan, consider the offerings in this category, which include Chartered Air Service, Luxury Accommodations, and Luxury Tours.
Merchandise
- Travel Merchandise
  Great prices and convenient shopping for Luggage and Travel Gear
News
- Want to know what is happening in Japan? VeriNav draws on local, national and international sources to bring you up to speed.
Participatory Sports
- Participatory Sports
  Sports enthusiasts traveling to Japan will want to consult VeriTrav's listings for Downhill Skiing Info, Hiking-Climbing, and Info for Golfers.
People, Culture and History
- People, Culture and History of Japan
  
  Learn about the people of Japan and their culture and history.
Photos, Videos and Audio
- Photos, Videos and Audio of/about Japan
  
  Items for Purchase and Online Viewing and Listening
Places to Go
- Places to Go in Japan
  Resources for finding all the best places to visit in Japan : Outdoor Attractions, Places of Historic Interest, Places to Dine or Drink, Places to See Art and Architecture, Places to Shop, Sightseeing Spots, and Visitor Attractions.
Planning Tools
- Planning Tools
  Essentials for planning any trip to Japan - whether business travel or vacation, include: Background Info, Currency and Exchange, Entry Requirements, Health Issues, Holidays, Information Resources, Maps for Purchase, Online Maps, Suggested Reading, and Weather and Climate
Rail
- Rail Travel to Japan
  
  Whether you're looking for a rail pass or point-to-point train fares and reservations, find all the details you need to plan a rail journey to Japan.
Services
- Services for Travellers to Japan
  Communications Services, Insurance, Services for Air Travelers, and Travel Documents
Specials
- Japan Travel Specials
  Take advantage of special savings. Current listings include Airfare Specials.
Tour Packages
- Tour Packages for Japan
  VeriNav makes shopping for the right tour package easy, with many package types to choose from: Adventure Tours, Biking, Escorted or Hosted Tours, and Independent Packages. Many listings contain all the details you need to spot the right tour package for you. Save time before you examine the details with VeriNav's convenient summaries.
Transportation
- Japan Transportation
  Key information on Getting There and Local Transportation.
Travel Writing
- Travel Writing about Japan
  
  Read articles, journals, essays and blogs by professional and amateur writers, natives of and visitors to Japan.
Vehicle Rentals
- Vehicle Rentals in Japan
  If it has wheels and you want to rent it in Japan, you'll find it in VeriNav: - Reserve a Car - and Chaufeured Transfers.
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Japan: Places to Go

Climbing Mt. Fuji

This page provides details on how to get to Fuji-san from Tokyo, a strategy for summiting the the peak, and instructions on how to reserve a space in mountain huts.

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Frommer's

In Japan, Hiking an Ancient Trail to See Rural Life

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New York Times

Taking on Fuji

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Shirakami-Sanchi

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World Heritage Center

Shiretoko

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World Heritage Center

Yakushima

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World Heritage Center

Temple of bloom

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Business Traveller

Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms. This area can be reached by bus from Takayama or Kanazawa.

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World Heritage Center

Japan food guide

This excellent site details Japan's many cuisines and provides restaurant searches by neighborhoods and cuisines, as well as reviews for establishments in many cities.

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Bento.com

Complete guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Japan.

With great recipes, tours of Japanese markets, and tips on the best places to eat in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.

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Bento.com

In Tokyo, Lots to Eat For Very Little

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New York Times

Exquisite Dining in Traditional Kyoto

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New York Times

In Japan, a Time Capsule of Modern Design

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New York Times

JOURNEYS: NAGOYA, JAPAN; Architecture From When the East Looked West

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New York Times

Travel Planning Guide for Japan: Places to Go

Accommodations in Japan

Air Travel to Japan

Budget Travel to Japan

Business Travel

Japan Calendar of Events

Cruises Calling on Japan

Luxury Travel to Japan

Travel Merchandise

Participatory Sports

People, Culture and History of Japan

Photos, Videos and Audio of/about Japan

Places to Go in Japan

Planning Tools

Rail Travel to Japan

Services for Travellers to Japan

Japan Travel Specials

Tour Packages for Japan

Japan Transportation

Travel Writing about Japan

Vehicle Rentals in Japan

Japan: Places to Go

Japan Outdoor Attractions

Climbing Mt. Fuji

In Japan, Hiking an Ancient Trail to See Rural Life

Taking on Fuji

Shirakami-Sanchi

Shiretoko

Yakushima

Japan Places of Historic Interest

Temple of bloom

Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Japan Places to Dine or Drink

Japan food guide

Complete guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Japan.

In Tokyo, Lots to Eat For Very Little

Exquisite Dining in Traditional Kyoto

Japan Places to See Art and Architecture

In Japan, a Time Capsule of Modern Design

JOURNEYS: NAGOYA, JAPAN; Architecture From When the East Looked West