VACATIONS

When to go?
Japan has four distinct seasons, and temperatures vary across the Japanese archipelago. Hokkaido in the north has large snowfalls in the winter months, which makes it a favourite for skiing. In the spring, it's perfect to see the famous cherry blossom. Peak holiday seasons for the Japanese themselves are April and mid-August, but is easy to travel around the country at any time of year. 

Currency
Yen.

Travel Guides
The different kind of holidays in Japan depend on every traveller's needs and preferences.

1. Tokyo: Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms.

Tokyo maintains its links to the past. See art and artifacts from ancient Japan and other Asian countries and learn about traditional Buddhist spirituality at the Sensoji Temple.

2. Hiroshima: gaze at memorials around the first city ever to be hit by a nuclear bomb or enjoy the art galleries, gardens and cuisine of the rebuilt, ultra-modern metropolis.

3. Miyakojima: At the end of the day head to one of the local beaches such as Maebama Beach or Sunayama Beach and take pleasure in the setting sun. These two beaches are ideal for reconnecting with nature and simply watching the clouds slip by.