The Upgrade by SUITCASE Magazine: A Practical Guide to Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Track Japan
Ticked off Tokyo? Checked out Kyoto? Go beyond Japan’s iconic hotspots to lesser-known prefectures that showcase the country’s cultural, coastal and culinary traditions. Eager to explore the Land of the Rising Sun? Here’s how to travel hidden Japan.
15 December, 2021
Calling
upon the expertise of Paul Christie, CEO of trailblazing
tour operator Walk
Japan, we’ll be spotlighting the Japanese prefectures you
(probably) haven’t heard of but should be making tracks to, his top
Japanese travel tips and why Japan is
leading the way for slow travel. Plus, Paul shares his insider
guide to the Kunisaki Peninsula in Kyushu, a bucolic hidden
paradise that he calls home.
Our travel editors also share their go-to guide to Iwate, an under-the-radar prefecture filled
with blissful beaches, snow-sure mountains and soothing hot
springs, and deep-dive into how wellness is key to unlocking
Japanese culture.
We want to know where in
Japan you’ve set your sights on. Want to hit the ski slopes?
Soaking in onsen hot springs more your scene? Or how about slurping
soba noodles in Iwate? Share with us your Japan travel plans to be
in with the chance of winning a collector’s bundle of SUITCASE
Magazine, worth over £100.
Beyond Tokyo: the under-the-radar Japanese prefectures we’re
making tracks to
The Lowdown
Start planning your trip to Japan with the Japan National
Tourism Organization here.