When fall comes and cold temperatures set in, a patchwork of brilliant colors is slowly moving from the peak into the valley.
Whether it was by the food booths or within the crowd as everyone was headbanging or waving their arms along to the songs, people were just...
With raw scenery that changes with the seasons, from cherry blossoms to autumn leaves or verdant green forests, there is a perpetually beautiful backdrop for all...
Originally a pilgrimage site for pilgrims to the Shinto shrine, Mitakesan has recently become popular as a hiking destination and has trails to satisfy all levels...
Try a walk or hike for another way to experience spring in Japan. Cherry blossoms are only the beginning of the beauty you'll find along the...
The route they’re taking is the Nakasendo Trail (中山道 Central Mountain Route) which once spanned the mountainous 540km between Kyoto and Tokyo.
Climbers and tourists alike enjoy the colorful display of autumn at Kurodake and the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range until mid-October.
You might have figured this out by now by following this column, but Japan loves all that is seasonal. There is a cultural appreciation of...
As winter season arrives, the lively mountains of the summertime Japanese Alps are restored to their tranquility. Mt. Senjogatake (altitude 3,033 meters), “queen” of...
Alice Drake Mount Fuji was covered in clouds—and apparently often is—when we visited Hakone a few weeks ago. We were starting to...