Day Trip from Tokyo: Hitting Up Hakone
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
It's not limited to tourists — so put that foreign passport to good use this year!
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
Find the prettiest plum blossom spots in town.
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Add this easy trip to your travel list.
Discover a wealth of gardens and galleries, with guided tours and castle ruins.
The leaves will soon be in full fall splendour, making it a good time for a day trip!
The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
Autumn is not just about the changing leaves! Learn about autumn flowers in Japan -- when they bloom and where to see them.
Take a ride to experience the best of the season—many tours can still be booked!
All your options, in one handy guide.
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in appearance and flowering periods than you might think.
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!
Keep healthy and avoid the crowded trains via these scenic Tokyo cycling routes.
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.