Summer Days Out in Hiroshima
Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Surrounded by sea, mountains and pretty waterways, Hiroshima is something of an ideal location to spend away the summer months. If you find yourself with a spare day or two...[ Click to read more ]
Great Walks in Kansai
Apr 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to plan a jaunt or two away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Japan is a country well-known for its...[ Click to read more ]
Beautiful Hiking and Walking Trails in Japan
Jul 11, 2019 By Bert Wishart
When the weather heats up, many Japanese escape the humidity that envelopes the cities and head to the countryside. Being such a mountainous country, there are many great places to...[ Click to read more ]
Trekking in the Kansai Region
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Exploring the flora, fauna and historical attractions of a new place is sometimes the best way to appreciate it. Some people might think just walking around in the more populous...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrate Mountain Day by Hiking Around Aichi
Jul 25, 2018 By Bert Wishart
One great thing about living in Japan is the fact that there are so many holidays. Between New Year’s Day on January 1st and the Emperor’s Birthday on December 23, there...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan
Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
With 73% of Japan’s land mass being mountains, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts certainly have their pick of gorgeous terrain to explore throughout the country. Of course there are some popular...[ Click to read more ]
Mount Gozaisho – Nagoya Day Trip Destination
Aug 22, 2015 By Ray Proper
An hour outside of Nagoya on the Kintetsu line is Gozaisho-Dake’s 1,210 meter peak. It is a great hike up the highest peak in the Suzuka Mountain Range, and it...[ Click to read more ]
Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: Nagano City
Jun 19, 2014 By
Mystical Forests, Ninja Adventures, WWII Tunnels and Mountains Galore Many Japanese associate Nagano City with the iconic Zenkoji Temple, home to the oldest Buddha image in Japan. For non-Japanese, this...[ Click to read more ]
Hiking and Hot Springs: Highlights of a Weekend in Nagano
Apr 16, 2013 By Ray Proper
Guest post from Peter Ninnes, author of Nagano Onsen Guide: The Top 100 Day-Use Hot Springs Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs Hiking, Walking...[ Click to read more ]
