Things to Do and See in Japan

Travel tips for Tokyo and Kyoto from a return trip after 22 years: Asakusa, Shibuya, shrine etiquette, yakiniku, kimono rental and Fushimi Inari at night.

Eight day trips from Osaka by train, from Kyoto, Nara and Kobe to Himeji Castle, Koyasan, Naoshima, Ise Jingu and Uji, with routes and JR Pass tips.

Japan powder for every level around Asahikawa, Hokkaido: easy side country at Pippu, tree runs at Kamui Ski Links, the Asahidake ropeway and ski touring.

Hike Daisetsuzan National Park, soak in a Sounkyo onsen, cycle to Higashikawa and eat your way through Asahikawa. Our route through central Hokkaido.

Plan your visit to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa: walk from Kaminarimon down Nakamise to Hozomon and the main hall, with history, night views and kimono tips.

A practical Kyoto travel guide: Haruka train from Kansai Airport, the subway and bus day pass, kaiseki and Nishiki Market, top temples and when to visit.

Yodobashi Akiba fills nine floors by Akihabara Station with cameras, games, toys and gadgets, plus a restaurant floor and a golf and batting range up top.

Five Japanese experiences for your trip: pink shibazakura below Mt Fuji, a ryokan night with an onsen, Harajuku's Takeshita Dori, temple tea and street food.

Our pick of things to do in Okinawa main island: Shuri Castle, Kokusai Dori, diving, whale sharks at Churaumi Aquarium, castle ruins and the Naha tug-of-war.

A 4-day trip to Kyushu based in Hakata: a day at Huis Ten Bosch, onsen time in Yufuin and Beppu's Nine Hells, and a final view from Fukuoka Tower.