An Island Getaway Guide to Chichijima and Hahajima
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
When the fall flowers bloom — and where to see them!
Filled with shrines, temples, and natural wonders, there may be no better place for a break!
The capital puts on quite a show — don't miss it!
If climbing Mount Fuji is your summer to-do this year, here’s what you need to know.
Explore hiking trails, delicacies, and unusual shrines atop one of Tokyo's closest mountains.
From views of hell to a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look ...
Escape the humidity of Tokyo and head to the beaches, shrines, and mysterious caves of Enoshima.
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
See the sights while making new friends and learning about history and culture.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other Tokyo flower festivals will take your breath away well into late spring.
Cherry blossom season snuck up on all of us this year. But don't worry, there's still time for these late-blooming spots.
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Everything you need to know about Tokyo's most popular park.
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in …
This man-made dam, just a couple of hours from central Tokyo, is an excellent—and different—place to walk, hike and …
Looking to do some Tokyo hiking? Here's a starter kit of 12 trails for all levels of fitness. Mount Takao, Nokogiriyama …
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 …
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break …
Escape the city via camper van for safer travel.