Shinjuku Gyoen: The Garden Lover’s Guide
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious fresh air.
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious fresh air.
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!
Ways to be less foul to the fowl.
Where to get your dose of cute 'n' fluffy, minus the cruelty. Includes lots of cat photos.
Take a break from the neon wonderland and get out into these green spaces.
Fujino is an off-the-beaten-path destination and must-visit for any art lover.
Just an hour outside of Tokyo, nature-filled Akiruno makes for an easy day trip and perfect place to decompress from big-city life.
Tokyo events for Monday, December 10 to Sunday, December 16, 2018
Beaches, jungle trekking, waterfalls and hot springs—Hachijojima is a true paradise only 1 hour from Tokyo.
All the info you need to plan your island escape.
Only a few hours away by train or car, go diving and see beautiful reefs, sharks and views of Mt. Fuji too.
How to make meal choices that help the environment without hurting your wallet.
An unconventional, and uber-affordable, day-out activity in Tokyo.
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic spots in Tokyo.
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the equipment and the food!
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, gardens and winding paths.
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at these mini paradises.
Ride, ride as fast as you can at Shinrin Koen! The park's cycle course bans pedestrians and cars, providing a smooth an enjoyable ride for cyclists of all abilities.
Head to these Tokyo rooftops for a short respite from the city below.
A nature retreat not too far from Tokyo, deep in the Yananashi mountains with an organic farm-to-table experience.