6 Summer Day Trips from Kyoto
Think cool castle towns, hiking trails, boat rides and more.
Think cool castle towns, hiking trails, boat rides and more.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests and gigantic sand dunes, your bucket list just got longer.
The summer heat in Kansai remains well into September—here are 5 escapes to help you cool off.
A three-day itinerary exploring Japan’s untouched mountain range in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
Why not try it yourself, this summer?
Yakushima is a bucket-list destination for hikers in Japan, but even if you're not a dedicated trail-head there's lots to see.
Pay a visit and you'll see why the temple's been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.
An invigorating 2-day hike with exceptional views atop one of Japan's 100 famous mountains & a walk along on of Japan's three great passes.
Go climb some mountains (and see some temples) in Kansai this autumn!
Lake Toya is considered Hokkaido’s three great landscapes. Plus, onsen, hiking & summertime fireworks, the area makes for a spectacular getaway destination.
Get off the tourist path and onto a sacred pilgrimage path. The Kumano Kodo in Wakayama Prefecture is a great place to walk, reflect and rejuvenate (all for cheap).
An untamed area with mangroves, waterfalls and wildcats, Iriomote Island is a sub-tropical haven waiting to be explored.
Kobe offers a great blend of small town atmosphere on one side and metropolitan convenience and charm on the other.