The ultimate guide to Japan travel
7 top spots in Kyoto — plus 5 day trips to take. With peak viewing times.
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.
Fancy horses, dance festivals, fun with yukata, mud sports — and more.
The options are plentiful, the prices low. Choose from jungle treks, wild camping, zip-lining and more.
Add snow monsters, frozen waterfalls, and steamy hot springs to your itinerary.
We cover a wide variety of hikes in Japan, including some of the country's most remote, historic and beautiful routes.
Stroll through Edo-period Japan along the historical Nakasendo Trail.
A great day trip from Hiroshima, Sandankyo Gorge is the perfect hiking location considered one of the Top 5 Special Valleys of Scenic Beauty in Japan.
Visit Takasakiyama Monkey Park in Kyushu where you'll find one of the largest groups of monkeys in the world.
Hokuto boasts over 2,500 hours of sunlight per year. It's also a great place to cycle, with the beautiful Yatsugatake Volcanic Range in the backdrop.
World Heritage Sites, stunningly beautiful natural creations and spiritual hubs — Kii Peninsula is a quiet corner of Japan with plenty to offer.
Hike the eight-peak mountain range, take a gondola ride for scenic views, or check out some contemporary art.
For spectacular views of the Japanese Alps and Mt. Fuji, venture up the Yatsugatake mountain range.
Walk in the footsteps of Edo-era samurai.
There's just so much to see outside of the city!