The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
Experience Japanese history and nature just 90 minutes from central Tokyo.
A 45-minute airplane ride or four-hour boat journey from Tokyo, Kozushima makes for an easy island escape.
Put your best foot forward this fall.
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 …
Looking to do some Tokyo hiking? Here's a starter kit of 12 trails for all levels of fitness. Mount Takao, Nokogiriyama …
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
The hike from Mount Jinba to Mount Takao is a long but relatively easy multi-peak route with panoramic views and …
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break …
Escape the city via camper van for safer travel.
See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.
Hop on a free bike rental at Ota Station in Gunma and start exploring Ota City for culture, nature spots and plenty of …
Tokyo is a great city to explore on two wheels. For a few tips on how to stay safe and our pick of the top 3 Tokyo …
When in need of a break from the city's commotion, recharge at our favorite cheapo oases.
Introducing the 3 best (lengthy) walking routes that urban Tokyo has to offer. There's much to see along the way and …
The beautiful mountain of Mitake is only 2 hours from Tokyo and offers autumn colors, waterfalls, hiking, Shinto …
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious …
Glittering skylines, beaches and quiet leafy promenades.
Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and the sounds of the …
With mild temperatures, fairy tale-like floral scenes & traditional festivals, what's not to love about this season?
Take a break from the neon wonderland and get out into these green spaces.
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
