Explore vibrant cities, rich culture, and ski in Hakuba this week!

Hakuba

Kyoto

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.

Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.

One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life.

Restored Buddhist temple first built in 593 with a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles.

Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public.

Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.

Enduring ski area & 1998 Winter Olympics site, with trails of varying levels & international dining.

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.