8 Summer Escapes From Tokyo
Beat the heat with beach trips, views of hell, and a Buddha you can get inside.
Beat the heat with beach trips, views of hell, and a Buddha you can get inside.
Explore the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
All your options, in one handy guide.
Day-trip ideas for explosions of color, from Yokohama to Hakone and everywhere between.
Pair this with our latest video for an idyllic excursion.
Wolf deities, whisky, and hot springs await.
Follow our itinerary for hot springs, history—and craft beer.
All the different types of day trips to Japan's most famous mountain.
Updated with the latest info for the 2024/2025 season.
Explore the home of Japan's lucky red dolls — and try some of the best udon noodles in the world while you're at it.
Take a little break from the city.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Take your pick from lakes, rivers — and the bay itself.
From hot springs and museums to shrines and pirate ships, here's our DIY guide.
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other blooms will take your breath away well into late spring.
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.
Take a ride to experience the best of the season.
Winter's not over yet. You can be on the slopes in under 90 minutes.
Experience steam and snow in northern Nagano, easily accessible from Tokyo.