The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Explore hiking trails, delicacies, and unusual shrines atop one of Tokyo's closest mountains.
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Discover a wealth of gardens and galleries, with guided tours and castle ruins.
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.
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.
Obscure museums, a 12 ha forest, shrines and more.
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
Walk among the glowing mushrooms, see a rare species of seahorse and swim with the sea turtles.
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.
Sakura Town is now fully open. Go smack giant silver acorns—and catch some Japanese culture while you're at it!
Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break from the concrete jungle.
A handy guide on where and when to buy hiking gear and how to find bargains.