A Trip to Mount Norikura

Mount Norikura, located at the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures, is a snowy mountain area with the famous beautiful snow walls. Mount Norikura is the third tallest volcano of Japan and one of the tallest mountains of the Northern Alps ranges.

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Preetha

January 27, 2016

Pet Friendly Japan

Travelling with a pet can sometimes limit your options so it is important to plan.

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Ellen Smyth

January 20, 2016

Hiking in the Kirishima Mountains

Kirishima (霧島), is a city located in the Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu. There are several mountains located in Kirishima and collectively they form the Kirishima Mountains. These mountains are situated on the borders of Miyazaki and Kagoshima.

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Jia Hui

December 16, 2015

Hiking Nunobiki Falls in Kobe

Kobe is tourist friendly. That fact is evident, as once you've disembarked the train, you are comforted with English signs everywhere. Where signage fails to direct the path of tourists, guidance can be found at the tourist information office, where staff eagerly assists the lost.

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Melicia Hewitt

November 20, 2015

Kaiseki at the Japanese Alps

It is amazing how much the nature has to offer when you have the time, the energy and the wiling to connect with it. My recommendation: “Never waste those precious moments. Never”. Of course, after all these activities, I feel like I deserve the best of the meals. And here is where you get Kaiseki for dinner.

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Marina Villar

November 13, 2015

Kawazu Seven Waterfalls

A place to escape the heat of the city or a chance to walk through some pleasant scenery, the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls makes a memorable trip. Although a distance from Tokyo they are an easy side trip during a stay on the Izu Peninsula.

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Alyson

November 13, 2015

For All The Ghibli Fans: How About A Walk In The Totoro Forest?

The walking area called Sayama Hills (Tokorozawa, Saitama prefecture) is unofficially called “Totoro forest.” Ghibli’s famous film director maestro Hayao Miyazaki is said to be getting the inspiration for the legendary animated film “My neighbor Totoro” after daily walks in that forest.

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Teina-Tokyo

November 13, 2015

Hiking in Happo-One (Hakuba)

You'll discover that besides of winter activities, Hakuba has a lot to offer: hiking, paragliding, rafting... all will depend on how adventurous you feel!

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Adrien Osselin

November 6, 2015

Mount Ontake Hiking

The 3067 meters high Mount Ontake is one of the highest mountains of Japan located in the Nagano prefecture. It is also one of the most active volcanoes of the country.

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Preetha

October 30, 2015

Mount Ogusu Day Hiking

There are many mountains to hike on Miura Peninsula, from Futagoyama all the way down to Mount Fuji . However, Mount Ogusu is one of my favorites. Mount Ogusu is the highest point on Miura Peninsula and is set in a naturally beautiful location.

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Isaac Tait

October 13, 2015

Mount Tsukuba : High on Life

Mount Tsukuba has been a place of both pilgrimage and religious reverence for the last 3000 years. It is said that the two peaks of Mount Tsukaba represent the two gods Izanagi-no-Mikoto, a male deity who is associated with the Nantai peak and Izanami-no-Mikoto, a female deity who is associated with the Nyotai peak.

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Damian Mitchell

September 28, 2015

The Colors of Autumn from a Mountain, from an Onsen: Nasu Kouyou

The Nasu District, in north-western Tochigi, promises one of the earliest views of kouyou in Japan, with the season starting in mid September and lasting about a month.

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Joel Neff

September 16, 2015

A Trip to Mitake Mountain

At less than 2 hours from the heart of the bustling Tokyo is situated the magnificent Mitake Mountain, the most renowned sightseeing spot in the Okutama region that clings to the upstream of Tama-gawa River.

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Tataya Kudo

August 21, 2015

Tsumago & Magome Post Towns in Nagano

The Nakasendo passed through 69 stations or post towns. These towns were a place for the weary travelers to refresh themselves and spend the night before pressing on with their journey. Fortunately the Central Mountain Route has been preserved and it is still possible to follow in the footsteps of travelers from a bygone era.

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Isaac Tait

July 31, 2015

Exploring Japan’s Far North: Rishiri Island

Stretching close to 3000 miles from North to South, Japan offers the traveler a wide variety of climates and ecosystems to explore. While I call Tokyo home, I’ve harbored for some time the desire to visit some of Japan’s extreme locations and so, naturally, a visit to Rishiri Island (利尻島)has been high on my travel priority list.

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Lorne Fetzek

July 24, 2015

Mount Daimonji - Bigger Than O-Bon

Mt. Daimonji is most famous for its role in Kyoto's annual O-Bon Festival in mid-August, however, unbeknownst to too many travelers, Mt. Daimonji is a wonderful visit during the other 51 weeks of the year as well.

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Greg Nasif

July 22, 2015

Futagoyama Hiking

Within the city limits of Zushi, located mid-way down the Miura Peninsula, is an undeveloped nature preserve with a large network of trails and dirt roads. The area is called Futagoyama Mountains Nature Preserve.

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Isaac Tait

July 22, 2015

Camping in Hirugano

If you're on mainland Japan in July and August you can expect to see temperatures reach extremely humid highs of near 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)! This fact alone can make a vacation very tough work for even the most seasoned of travelers. Cooler, quieter and full of surprises, a camping trip in the mountains is something worth considering.

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Bradley O’Grady

July 5, 2015