Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

The fastest and most direct way to get from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is to take the JR West Airport Express HARUKA train ... leave directly from Kyoto Station's Karasuma stop.

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...

Head back into Nara station and board your train to Kyoto. If you fancy a bit of Japanese indulgence, stay at the luxurious Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto (from £1,070; hotelthemitsui.com) which offers ...