While it can be nice to enjoy the neon lights and their scenery in the city, it's a totally different experience than gazing up the stars in the midst of nature. Just a short trip from Tokyo, Nikko offers boundless starry skies.

Ranked among the best illuminations in Japan, Ashikaga Flower Park's winter exhibit would have you think the blossoms are still in bloom!

Until mid-January, 2024, visitors can catch take in stunning lantern displays at Ushijima Shrine, located in Tokyo's Sumida ward.

Experience Kagoshima's rich history through Oshima Tsumugi silk, traditional kimono, and unique tea culture

The first of its kind, Kurabito Stay in Nagano Prefecture offers guests the chance to stay directly in a sake brewery, and experience the role of a Toji chief brewer firsthand!