Getaway - Awaji and Shikoku Islands
Connected to the other regions of Hyogo by the largest suspension bridge in the world, Awaji is a remote, preserved island where nature follows its course without the depredation of man. Apart from its wild beauty and renowned craftware (incense, tiles...), Awaji is the birthplace of the Japanese m

Getaway - Hakone National Park
The Hakone National Park is located on the site of an old volcano that caved in almost 3000 years ago but still has residual activity. In this mountainous, sometimes desert-like landscape, the volcano's activity generates sulphur, wisps of smoke and hot springs that feed the traditional “onse

Getaway - Izu Peninsula
Less than three hours from Tokyo, the Izu peninsula is a favourite with the people of Tokyo for its spas, seaside resorts and traditional fishing ports. The white-sand beaches of the south of the peninsula extend along the Sea of Japan.

Getaway - Kamakura
In the district of Kanagawa (adjoining Tokyo) on the island of Honshu, Kamakura is sacred to Buddhists who, in the past thousand years, have erected numerous temples and sanctuaries there. The remarkable element in a region full of charm is undoubtedly the Kamakura Buddha, the building of which s

Getaway - Kanazawa
{{Kanazawa, to the centre-west of Honshu, Japan’s main island, is a place imbued with Japanese tradition and culture. This prosperous town, set in the land of the Samurai warrior, with its proud gourmet traditions, is a magnet for tourists.}} Kanazawa, with almost 500,000 inhabitants, is l

Getaway - Kii mountains - Nara
Japan's first permanent capital, Nara has an exceptionally rich heritage, with an Imperial Palace, Buddhist temples and Shinto sanctuaries. The Yakushi-ji, Todai-Ji and the Kasuga sanctuary are the city's finest cultural testimonies. Not far away, Shinto and Buddhist

Getaway - Kobe
{{Kobe is sited in the Kansai region, near Osaka and Kyoto and its port is a blend of exotic charm and local wheeling and dealing. It is now on its feet again after the 1995 earthquake, and is appreciated for its quality of life, and its proximity to the finest castle in all Japan, Himeji.}} The

Getaway - Kyoto
In the 8th century, the young town of Kyoto took on a new dimension and became the capital of the Empire of the Rising Sun. The passing centuries added to this exceptional heritage and made the western metropolis of the island of Honshu Japan's principal cultural centre. Although Kyoto has moder

Getaway - Matsumoto
{{Matsumoto, in the heart of Japan, on Honshu island, is known for its prime location at the foot of the Japanese Alps. It is a town surrounded by nature which also enjoys a fine architectural heritage and gourmet traditions. }} Matsumoto, with its 220,000 inhabitants, is just like a scene from a

Getaway - Mount Fuji
The 3,776-metre high peak of Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain. It is volcanic and has an unforgettable conical form, the subject of numerous poems and paintings, inspiring generations of artists. It is sacred and said to be the home of a Shinto goddess and, as a result, climbing the mounta

Getaway - Osaka
Osaka was founded in the 5th century and is situated in a bay of the same name. The city flourished from the 6th century onwards and continued to grow and prosper over the centuries: it expanded tremendously during the industrial revolution and became one of the world's principal rice markets.

Getaway - Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
{{These two villages in the region of Chubu, in the heart of Japan, have conserved their exceptional houses with pointed thatched roofs. The living remains of architecture designed to protect against the rigours of a mountain winter.}} Welcome to ancient Japan, the Japan of mountain villages hid

Getaway - Tokyo
The capital of Japan, standing in a bay of the same name, Tokyo is a gigantic, highly-populated conurbation, famous for its exaggerated modernism and hectic activity. From the luxury buildings and shops of Ginza to the red-light quarter of Shinjutsu, the city is spread over 23 districts and has cl

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