Josh Hutcherson on the 'Hunger Games' Co-star That Makes the Best Travel Companion-and the North Carolina City He Loves

"So, when he does have a moment of downtime, he prefers to lean into serenity. "My life is very chaotic, so when I get time to actually travel, I want to disconnect from it all," the 33-year-old actor told Travel + Leisure. "I don't like to overbook things or plan things out too much. I like to pick neighborhoods and sit in a park or square and just take in the life around me.""

"That philosophy paired perfectly with a recent visit to the Japanese mountain town Nikko, two hours north of Tokyo. It's an area known for its serene landscapes, inviting onsens, and meditative temples. There, he filmed the second short film of his collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton and Madrid fashion brand Late Checkout, produced by Little Spain. "I've idolized Japanese culture-the fashion, food, music, and all of it-my whole life," he said, having last visited when he was about 13 during the "Bridge to Terabithia" press tour."

Josh Hutcherson began acting at age nine and built a career with films including Little Manhattan, Bridge to Terabithia, and Journey to the Center of the Earth, later gaining prominence as Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games and reportedly returning to that role in the 2026 prequel Sunrise on the Reaping. This year included projects such as HBO's I Love L.A. and the film Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Hutcherson prefers low-key travel, avoiding overplanning and soaking up neighborhood life. He visited Nikko, Japan, enjoyed onsens and temples, and filmed a short for The Ritz-Carlton and Late Checkout while modeling the capsule collection.

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