Shiretoko in Hokkaido is a real nature paradise. You can enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, an ice breaker boat, and a…
The Akan Mashu area was formed by volcanic activity around 6000 years ago. Akan Mashu National Park is especially known…
Nemuro, a small provincial city of 31,000 people, is the easternmost city in Japan. But Nemuro's main attraction is the…
Yamadera is a temple in a mountainous region of Yamagata. It was founded over a thousand years ago, and now…
Yamagata City is a centrally located town within a short distance of famous sightseeing areas like Mt. Zao with its…
Matsushima near Sendai on the northern Pacific coast, is considered one of the three most scenic spots in Japan while…
The Kumano Kodo is an impressive pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountains with a total length of around 1000km. The…
Yakushima is a subtropical island off the southwestern coast of Kyushu. It is covered by an extensive cedar forest that…
Mt Aso is the biggest active volcano in Japan and one of the largest calderas in the world. Some of…
In the deep forests of Kyushu, there's a village named Takachiho, which is where you can find the famously beautiful…
Although Shimabara has been plagued by (man-made) disasters in its history, it is a nice town to visit when you…
Iriomote is part of the subtropical Yaemyama island chain in Okinawa, and this paradise for nature-lovers is one of the…
Kawayu Onsen is a resort of hot springs in the middle of Akan National Park in Hokkaido. It is a…
Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Early February each year the Ashikawa Winter Festival is held here, but there…
Mt Takao was introduced in the Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism as a place that is relatively close…
One of the most popular day trips from Tokyo is Nikko. A 2-hour train ride away, this village is rich…
Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty, and the view of nearby Mt Fuji, Hakone is a popular destination…
The area around Noboribetsu is best known for its mineral-rich hot spring area, but there are other attractions in the…
Niseko is located a two-hour drive away from Hokkaido's main airport New Chitose, and it is a much-loved destination for…
The people who practice Shugendo asceticism on Dewa Sanzan are called 'yamabushi', and they are probably the most rigorous and…