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From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

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Walk through Japan’s energetic urban heart and see ... This story appears in the April 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Early on a cold June morning, I stood in darkness near the ...

When visiting Japan, travelers can stay at a traditional ryokan with a communal onsen or opt for a private dip in an open-air bath like this one in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.