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What to do in Japan
Closer to the Japan you came to find
Japan reveals itself through countless experiences, changing with the region and the season.
Nature, culture, tradition, food or simply time to pause: find inspiration here for a journey shaped around your interests. Caramage selects authentic experiences with care, helping you see Japan from a different perspective.
Choosing when to visit is part of the journey. Japan moves with the seasons: the excitement of sakura, the humid warmth of summer festivals and the vivid maple colours of autumn koyo. Each brings its own character and light.
Japanese culture can seem unfamiliar at first, so this guide offers a helpful starting point. Customs, temple etiquette, onsen bathing and the subtleties of food help you feel at ease and connect more naturally with the country.
What to do in Japan
It begins with your interests and the way you like to travel.
Japan lends itself to active exploration and quiet contemplation, energetic cities and quieter regions. Mountain hikes, climbing Mount Fuji, winter skiing or island walks reveal a country of remarkable natural contrasts.
There is plenty here for travellers who want to get closer to nature.
For those drawn to culture, Japan offers endless possibilities. In Tokyo, Kyoto and smaller cities, temples, Shinto shrines, historic neighbourhoods, museums, traditional arts and contemporary scenes exist side by side.
Our suggested Japan journeys
Practical guide
Travel with peace of mind.
Entry requirements and health: the essentials for preparing your journey to Japan with confidence.
Ready for a Japan journey of your own?
Caramage creates bespoke journeys in Japan: personal itineraries, local experiences, less familiar places and carefully selected accommodation. Each suggested journey is a starting point, shaped around your interests.
The Japan journal
