Every page on Hidden Japan Gems, in one place.
A walking-paced index of everything we’ve published — trips, prefectures, routes, and the practical guides we’d hand a friend planning Japan.
Total guides
240+
Prefectures
31
Regions
8
Curated routes
4
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First time in Japan?
A 12-step plan from passport to the first temple, written for travelers who’ve never been.
Open guide → 5 question quizFind your Japan
Sixty seconds, five questions. We match you to the region that actually fits the trip you want.
Take the quiz → 7-day planTokyo → Kyoto → Osaka
The classic 7-day route with hotel suggestions, train tickets, and the day-by-day schedule.
See itinerary → 2026 updateEssential tips for 2026
Tax-free changes, IC card situations, JR pass rules — the things that have shifted since 2024.
Read tips → MoneyBudget guide 2026
Honest day-to-day costs from convenience-store breakfasts to ryokan dinners, by city tier.
See costs → The mountainMt. Fuji — visible today?
Live visibility, 33-year monthly odds, climbing rules, viewing spots — the master Mt. Fuji page.
Open guide →Browse by region
Chubu 中部
The Japan Alps, Mt. Fuji, and the lakes.