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The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
Don't overlook Yamagata and its trove of snow sports, picture-perfect onsen towns, and dramatic religious sites.
Minō Waterfall, the local Champs Élysées, and more await.
Get your fall-leaf fix, wherever you are in Japan. Updated with peak viewing times.
Gear up for adrenaline-pumping fun in the mountains.
How to spend 48 hours off the coast of Niigata.
From ice-blue pools to ancient forests, your bucket list just got longer.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
The prefecture extends a warm welcome, as part of its efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Noto earthquake.
We cover a wide variety of hikes in Japan, including some of the country's most remote, historic and beautiful routes.
Hakuba, a Nagano ski resort and popular winter destination, proves it has just as much to offer in summer, including gorgeous mountain hikes.
Akan-Mashu National Park, one of Hokkaido's six national parks, is home to pristine lakes, ancient forests, and a rich indigenous culture.
Japan's Unzen-Amakusa National Park spans two prefectures, offering natural hot springs and plenty of hiking, camping and kayaking opportunities.
Easy day trips from Osaka offering all kinds of adventure: from onsen towns to the complete ninja experience and even a castle in the sky!
Japan is dotted with plenty of onsen towns, most of which boast private onsen (with spectacular views) alongside their public offerings.
This cycling route is gaining a reputation for being one of the best cycling routes in the world.