Mount Fuji: How to Climb Japan's Most Famous Mountain
If climbing Mount Fuji is your summer to-do this year, here’s what you need to know.
If climbing Mount Fuji is your summer to-do this year, here’s what you need to know.
Explore hiking trails, delicacies, and unusual shrines atop one of Tokyo's closest mountains.
From views of hell to a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look ...
It's not limited to tourists — so put that foreign passport to good use this year!
Find out how to get to all that famous powder snow up north.
Experience steam and snow in northern Nagano, easily accessible from Tokyo.
Izu Peninsula is a nature lover's dream destination.
Just an hour away from Tokyo is a relaxed escape of easy hiking, stunning views, waterfalls and more.
Looking to do some Tokyo hiking? Here's a starter kit of 12 trails for all levels of fitness. Mount Takao, Nokogiriyama and many more to try!
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
Saitama may be a commuter’s prefecture, but it’s got its own charm with a Little Edo town, natural havens, and even a bonsai village.
A handy guide on where and when to buy hiking gear and how to find bargains.
Don’t spend your Japanese winter cooped up inside, rug up and get out there!
A 45-minute airplane ride or four-hour boat journey from Tokyo, Kozushima makes for an easy island escape.
Fujino is an off-the-beaten-path destination and must-visit for any art lover.
Beaches, jungle trekking, waterfalls and hot springs—Hachijojima is a true paradise only 1 hour from Tokyo.
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic spots in Tokyo.
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at these mini paradises.
A weekend getaway to Kusatsu, a well-known onsen town in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, for 10,000 yen—challenge accepted!
Need a break from the big city? Here are 5 short bullet train trips from Tokyo that won't break the bank, starting from just 35 mins away!
A medium-difficulty hiking route near Tokyo taking you through Mt. Nokogiri, Mt. Otake and Mt. Mitake boasting beautiful views of the surrounding area. Guide info: Route, duration, access, altitude, preperation