Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to one of Fuji's five lakes.
Experience steam and snow in northern Nagano, easily accessible from Tokyo.
Trails open in early July. Are you ready?
How do the different ways of getting from Tokyo to Kyoto stack up? Should you go with the Shinkansen (bullet train), buy a JR rail pass, go by bus or book a flight?
Find out how to save money on the way to Hokkaido.
See a breakdown of the most popular options for travel–guide to taking the bullet train, bus and cheap flights.
A guide to must-visit onsen towns—the perfect winter getaways to stay warm in the chilly weather.
Find out what it's all about.
Eat, steam and sightsee your way through the cold season!
Flights for under 1,000 yen? Believe it.
A 45-minute airplane ride or four-hour boat journey from Tokyo, Kozushima makes for an easy island escape.
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
Planning a trip to Nikko? Here are the cheapest, fastest and easiest ways of getting there from Tokyo.
There may be no better place for a break.
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
All the info you need to plan your island escape.
An easy weekend escape for cheapos in Tokyo.
A guide to your travel options between Tokyo and Kanazawa. Bullet train, highway bus and more!
An overview of your travel options between Tokyo and Sendai. Bullet train, highway bus and more!
