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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 ...

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...

Updated November 7, 2026: JMC’s November 4 forecast now puts both maple and ginkgo timing in eastern and western Japan around normal or later. This is its final national forecast release of the season; use recent local color reports to decide on your next outing. If your autumn trip is already booked, compare viewin...

This article is based on official information available as of September 15, 2026. Universal Studios Japan has announced its winter 2026–27 seasonal event, Universal Holiday Wonders: Discover U!!!, running from November 13, 2026 through January 17, 2027. The winter program includes an expanded food festival, the retu...

This article is based on official information available as of September 14, 2026. If you are traveling in Japan in the second half of September, several developments are worth checking before you finalize your plans. A volcanic alert has been raised in Hokkaido, Japan’s Silver Week travel period begins on September ...