Day Trip

Some of Japan's best destinations sit just an hour or two from the big cities by train. These guides cover day trips from Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto—think UNESCO World Heritage villages, hot spring towns, mountain trails, and quiet coastal escapes you won't find in the standard guidebook. Each article lays out train routes, travel time, costs, and a realistic schedule so you don't waste half the day on logistics. No hotel change needed; just grab your rail pass and go.