Sake destinations

The neon-lit capital where centuries-old shrines sit a train stop from the world's busiest crossing.

Japan's kitchen — a brash, food-mad city built around canals, street stalls and a landmark castle.

The old imperial capital: thousands of temples, geisha districts and bamboo groves.

Kyushu's laid-back gateway, famous for tonkotsu ramen and open-air yatai food stalls.

A city rebuilt around a moving peace memorial, with the floating torii of Miyajima offshore.