Visit Japan AU

Visit Japan AU The official page for AU and NZ travellers by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

Japan National Tourism Organization is the ultimate resource for Japan travel information. We will share with you insights into the culture and traditions of Japan as well as local tips for your trip to Japan. This site will take you on a fascinating journey through the many facets of Japan and inspire a thousand different experiences of culture, food, tradition, history and people.

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lf-service brochure room is by appointment only. Book an appointment using the link in our bio.] Visit our self-service brochure room, located a short walk from Wynyard Station in Sydney and pick up some maps and brochures before your trip.

07/06/2026

Caught napping in the summer grass. 🦊💚

Meet the Kita-kitsune, one of Japan's most iconic northern residents. Come summer, the Hokkaido wild red fox sheds its thick winter coat, trading its fluffy, cloud-like silhouette for a sleeker look – perfect for feeling closer to the earth during a nap. ☀️

Roaming freely across Hokkaido's meadows and forests, these solitary wanderers are a quiet reminder that the north island's wildlife is as captivating as its scenery.

A chance encounter with one is a Hokkaido moment you won't forget. 🌿

📷 @‌yokko_graphy on Instagram

05/06/2026

Watch closely! This is where art becomes something you can taste. 👀🍡

At Miyoshiya Oizumi in Seto City, Aichi, the third generation of a family confectionery shapes each wagashi entirely by hand – no templates, no machines, just skill passed down through decades. 🤍

Every colour, curve and petal is meticulously crafted, a quiet artistry that has defined Japanese sweets for centuries. It's a tradition meant to be admired with the eyes and savoured in a single bite. 🌸

Why not experience the art of wagashi for yourself? 🇯🇵

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📍 @‌miyoshiyaoizumi @‌01_zumi

03/06/2026

Only the lucky can find the ducky in Ibaraki. 🦆🍀

At Amabiki Kannon in Ibaraki the grounds are carpeted in hydrangeas every June, where a few curious feathered friends might just wander into your path. 💜🌿

Long celebrated as a sacred site for safe childbirth and raising children, this beloved temple has drawn devoted visitors for centuries – so maybe crossing paths with one of its resident ducks is a little blessing in its own way. 🙏

Saving this for your next little sign of good fortune? 🍀

📷 @‌y.oasobi8 on Instagram

Three million blooms and counting. 💜Hydrangea season hits different in Shimoda. With over 100 varieties, the hillside is...
01/06/2026

Three million blooms and counting. 💜

Hydrangea season hits different in Shimoda. With over 100 varieties, the hillside is painted in hues of blue, purple and white, all while overlooking Shimoda Bay. 🌿🤍

Wander the park's winding paths, soak in the views, then head into town for a bowl of Shimoda's famous golden-eye snapper, kinmedai – a lovely way to close out a June day in Izu.

Have you experienced Japan’s rainy season? Let us know down below! 👇

📷 @‌hiromitravel on Instagram

Cool thing about art? Sometimes it doesn’t have to stay on the canvas. 🌀🎨At Towada Art Centre in Aomori, contemporary ar...
29/05/2026

Cool thing about art? Sometimes it doesn’t have to stay on the canvas. 🌀🎨

At Towada Art Centre in Aomori, contemporary art extends beyond the gallery walls and into the streets.

Blurring the lines between architecture, public space and immersive installations, the entire area becomes part of the experience. 🏙️

Tag someone who’d lose track of time here with you. ✨

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📸 2–4 IG @ world.traveler.yuki on Instagram

27/05/2026

Forget grey skies. The rain reveals a whole new charm at Shingu Hydrangea Garden Village. 🌧️

Glide above a hillside bursting with thousands of hydrangeas on a scenic monorail, offering views you won’t find from the trails below. ✨

From mid-June to late-June, the blooms reach their peak, glowing even more beautifully in the soft, misty air. 💜
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Is Japan’s rainy season your kind of vibe? 🌧️

📸 @ tomi_films on Instagram

25/05/2026

Would you stay here a while? 🌿🍵
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Ritsurin Park comes together one scene at a time – traditional boats drift across the pond, pine trees arch over the paths and the green hillside completes the view. 🎨

Pause for matcha and delicate sweets at a historic teahouse and settle into a slower rhythm.

Let this be your next quiet escape. 💚

📸 @ akiratrip_ on Instagram

Want to see one of Japan’s hidden shrines? 🌲⠀Nestled deep in the forest, Togakushi Shrine is known for its quiet, sacred...
23/05/2026

Want to see one of Japan’s hidden shrines? 🌲
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Nestled deep in the forest, Togakushi Shrine is known for its quiet, sacred atmosphere. As you walk along the approach, the vermilion Zuishinmon Gate feels like a step into another world. Beyond it, a straight path lined with towering cedar trees stretches into the distance, gently pulling you away from the everyday. ✨
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Care to explore this quiet forest path?

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21/05/2026

Paddling… next to a floating torii?! ⛩️

At Lake Biwa, you can SUP right up to Shirahige Shrine – standing quietly in the lake.

Just an hour from Kyoto, it’s a unique mix of adventure and culture.
Glide across the water, soak in the view and experience Japan from a whole new angle. ✨

Save this for your next Japan trip.

📷 @‌shirahigesup on Instagram

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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