Easy Okutama Day Trip Itinerary
River rafting, cozy cafés, hot springs — and more, just 90 minutes from Shinjuku.
River rafting, cozy cafés, hot springs — and more, just 90 minutes from Shinjuku.
Full guide to the routes, rules, packing, sleeping — and sunrise.
Take your pick from lakes, rivers — and the bay itself.
Tokyo is often described as busy, crowded and futuristic, but there are also traditional shrines and gardens where you …
8 perfect picks, from parks to shopping streets.
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other blooms will take your breath away well into late spring.
Light-ups have been extended, since the blossoms were so late this year.
They've been teasing us — but looks like they're about to bloom, at last.
Choose from parks, traditional gardens, mountains and more.
Take a ride to experience the best of the season.
Maximize your chance of seeing cherry blossoms in Japan with this video.
Find out where and when to see the gorgeous "winter cherry blossoms" — blooming now!
Step aside, cherry blossom: the humble plum is here.
Filled with shrines, temples, and natural wonders, there may be no better place for a break!
Explore hiking trails, delicacies, and unusual shrines atop one of Tokyo's closest mountains.
Escape the humidity of Tokyo and head to the beaches, shrines, and mysterious caves of Enoshima.
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
See the sights while making new friends and learning about history and culture.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
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.
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in …
This man-made dam, just a couple of hours from central Tokyo, is an excellent—and different—place to walk, hike and …