The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture offers visitors the opportunity to experience the region's rich history and traditional rural landscapes, including Mount Oiwa. Photograph ...

Mt. Yoshino is one of the top destinations for cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Mount Yoshino in Yoshino-Kumano National Park is considered one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan.

Active travel is more popular than ever and there are more great choices. So if you want to hike, bike, paddle or explore the ...

Hidden hiking trails abound in the area around Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, south of Hiroshima. One special trek starts with a scenic 45-minute drive north that leads to Mikuradake Prefectural ...

Experience a different side of Japan's great outdoors in Shikoku and Tohoku. Ehime, in the Shikoku region, exemplifies Japan’s close connection with nature. Here you’ll find the stunning Mount ...

Often called the Land of the Rising Sun, the historic cities of Japan have always been a draw for tourists. Tokyo is an obvious choice, but beyond the capital city, which is often expensive, Japan is ...