Where to go for the reds & yellows this year.
The cheapest, fastest & easiest transport options.
All your options, in one handy guide.
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 ...
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.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
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!
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.
Mount Tenmoku boasts a 1,576 m peak with spectacular views stretching from Nagano to Mount Fuji.
The islands of Hahajima and Chichijima offer white-sand beaches, whale and dolphin spotting and hikes with spectacular views.
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.
A handy guide on where and when to buy hiking gear and how to find bargains.
Lots of events and things to do in Tokyo during the era of COVID-19 cancellations and closures.