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Tokyo Skytree will hold a special sunrise opening on January 1, 2027. If you want to watch the first sunrise of the year from its observation decks, the direct online ticket allocation will be sold by lottery, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. For overseas visitors, one booking detail still nee...

Planning to visit Ghibli Park in January 2027? Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST). Check January's opening dates and choose your pass before booking: the park is closed for the first three days of the year, and different passes give access to different areas...

A trip through Fukuoka can become a chance to explore southern Kyushu: views of Sakurajima, Kagoshima’s black pork dishes, and a different pace beyond the region’s main gateway. A limited Klook campaign can reduce the cost of adding a Kagoshima stay, with a one-way Shinkansen fare benefit of up to ¥11,420 for eligib...

Want to welcome 2027 at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka? NO LIMIT! COUNTDOWN 2027 combines midnight fireworks, special entertainment, and a Party Pass valid from the evening of December 31 through the following evening.For visitors living overseas, the next announced booking checkpoint is November 4, 2026, at aroun...

A long layover at Narita can include a walk along a traditional shopping street and a visit to a historic Japanese temple. The Narita Airport Transit & Stay Program pairs nearby sightseeing with English-speaking local volunteer guides, giving you a way to experience the area between flights or during a stay near...

Latest update — November 1, 2026: Launch-train ticket sales have been checked, with a standard fare example and details for watching the November 14 departure added below. Later themed-train departures still need to be confirmed before booking. Harry Potter is coming to JR Kyushu’s trains and stations from November ...

May is one of Japan’s most comfortable travel months, but the date matters. The first part of the month overlaps Golden Week, when domestic travel can put pressure on trains, flights, roads, and accommodation. After the holiday period, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka are often warm enough for long days outside, wit...

April is one of the easiest months for a first trip to Japan, but it is not one uniform spring. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka are usually mild enough for long days outside, while Hokkaido and mountain areas remain cooler and Okinawa is much warmer.Cherry blossoms may shape part of the trip, but fixed dates do not...

March is a transition month in Japan, but the transition does not happen everywhere at once. 東京 / Tōkyō / Tokyo, 京都 / Kyōto / Kyoto, and 大阪 / Ōsaka / Osaka may have mild afternoons, yet mornings, evenings, and rainy days can still feel cold. 北海道 / Hokkaidō / Hokkaido and mountain areas remain winter destina...

This article is based on official information checked through September 29, 2026 (JST). Scheduled services, event arrangements, and safety restrictions can change after this date; check the linked official information before traveling. October brings two useful changes for travelers crossing Kyushu: a planned reopen...