The Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, on Okinawa's Iriomote, Ishigaki, Kohama, Kuro, and Taketomi islands boasts coral reefs brimming with unusual marine life, flanked by mangroves and lush jungle.
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Japan's dramatic snow-capped peaks promise ample opportunity for adrenaline-pumping winter sports. Our Gurus have put together a selection of the top ski hotels in Japan for couples, friends and families eager to unwind in style after big days out on the slopes.
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Honmachi is a small central neighbourhood between Kita and Minami. Primarily it's a business district, but you can also expect to find plenty of good restaurants and many of the city highlights within easy reach...
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Kita is a thriving neighbourhood in the north of Osaka, which is also known as Umeda (it surrounds Umeda Station). It's a bustling transport hub, a business centre and a place filled with department stores and shopping malls, as well as handful of top museums. In short it's the busy beating heart of the city!
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Famed for its ancient traditions and well-preserved heritage buildings, Kyoto is a wonderful destination for culture buffs. It's also one of Japan's top foodie hotspots, with Michelin-starred fare and understated eateries aplenty.
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The best resorts in Okinawa, including luxury five-star stays and chic beachfront properties...
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The best hotels in Dotonbori, a lively district in the heart of the city. With diverse options from contemporary hotels to traditional ryokans...
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The best hotels in Akihabara, Tokyo, as chosen by the independent experts at The Hotel Guru. From sleek contemporary spaces to cracking hotels that won't break the bank...
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The best hotels in Nihonbashi are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This quite, traditional part of Tokyo has some of the best luxury hotels in Tokyo. Some of the big name hotels in Tokyo too. The Mandarin Oriental included.
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The 3 best hotels in Ginza are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. Lively day and night this area has some of the best luxury hotels in Tokyo. Some of the best grand dame hotels in Tokyo too. And lots of karaoke bars.
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The best hotels in Minami in the south of Osaka, surrounding Namba Station. Our picks include style great value properties, ideal for any traveller on a tight budget...
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The Osaka Bay Area is the perfect base for anyone travelling with kids and planning to visit Univeral Studios Japan, or the city's massive aquarium...
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April is one of the finest months to travel: spring is properly underway across the Northern Hemisphere, the worst of the winter crowds have dispersed, and many of the year's great seasonal moments — cherry blossom in Japan, orange blossom in southern Spain, the first outdoor tables going up across southern Europe — are concentrated into these few weeks. Here are five cities that make a particularly strong case for an April visit.
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From rural hideaways to traditional townhouses and chic beachfront properties, there are some amazing destinations just waiting to be explored...
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The best places to stay in Yanaka, a small historic neighbourhood crammed with temples and narrow lanes housing authentic Japanese restaurants...
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The 3 best hotels in East Tokyo are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This calm, traditional area has some of the best value hotels in Tokyo, and some of the best hotel views in Tokyo. It’s also great for traditional shopping.
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The best hotels in Shiodome are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This central spot has some of the best hotel views in Tokyo, in some of the best city break hotels in Tokyo. It also has great food.
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