An Island Getaway Guide to Chichijima and Hahajima
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
Get you in the mood for spring! Pick from the popular spots, less-crowded areas, day trips, hikes and more this spring.
Important cherry blossom forecast update! The blossoms are coming a whole week earlier than usual!
Find out where, when, and how to see winter cherry blossoms while you're in Tokyo.
Find the prettiest plum blossom spots in town.
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Everything you need to know about Tokyo's most popular park.
The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
Autumn is not just about the changing leaves! Learn about autumn flowers in Japan -- when they bloom and where to see them.
Take a ride to experience the best of the season—many tours can still be booked!
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
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This man-made dam, just a couple of hours from central Tokyo, is an excellent—and different—place to walk, hike and …
Looking to do some Tokyo hiking? Here's a starter kit of 12 trails for all levels of fitness. Mount Takao, Nokogiriyama …
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
The hike from Mount Jinba to Mount Takao is a long but relatively easy multi-peak route with panoramic views and …
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break …
Escape the city via camper van for safer travel.
See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.
Hop on a free bike rental at Ota Station in Gunma and start exploring Ota City for culture, nature spots and plenty of …
Tokyo is a great city to explore on two wheels. For a few tips on how to stay safe and our pick of the top 3 Tokyo cycle …
When in need of a break from the city's commotion, recharge at our favorite cheapo oases.