An Island Getaway Guide to Chichijima and Hahajima
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
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.
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 …
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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.
See the sights while making new friends and learning about history and culture.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
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 …
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.
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 …
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious …