Sleeping in Mount Fuji's Shadow: Accommodation from Hostels to Hotels
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
The leaves will soon be in full fall splendour, making it a good time for a day trip!
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
All your options, in one handy guide.
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
This man-made dam, just a couple of hours from central Tokyo, is an excellent—and different—place to walk, hike and chill. Great for the family.
Izu Peninsula is a nature lover's dream destination.
Just an hour away from Tokyo is a relaxed escape of easy hiking, stunning views, waterfalls and more.
Looking to do some Tokyo hiking? Here's a starter kit of 12 trails for all levels of fitness. Mount Takao, Nokogiriyama and many more to try!
Trails open in early July. Are you ready?
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 teahouses along the way.
Whether you’re a casual camper or a more serious mountaineer, there are plenty of camping gear stores in Tokyo that will cater to your needs.
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
Saitama may be a commuter’s prefecture, but it’s got its own charm with a Little Edo town, natural havens, and even a bonsai village.
A handy guide on where and when to buy hiking gear and how to find bargains.
Lots of events and things to do in Tokyo during the era of COVID-19 cancellations and closures.
From views of hell to a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look ...
Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and the sounds of the river, there's no better escape in town!
Planning a trip to Nikko? Here are the cheapest, fastest and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.