Yorokeikoku – Hiking in Chiba
Travelers to Japan in November and December should make at least one effort to hike the countryside for the fall...
Mountains
Shosenkyo Gorge, Yamanashi
Famous for Fall leaves and peaceful, unspoiled scenery, the Shosenkyo Gouge is a major tourist spot in the fairly public...
Snow Valley
ToyamaSnow ValleyMount TateyamaKurobe DamMatsumoto Castle The Yuki-Tani (Snow Valley) is a man-made valley dug out of the snow along part...
Trout fishing in Shiohama
Overall rating: See bottom of post for details. Across the river from the main hotels is a small restaurant that...
Shiobara Hot Springs
Shiobara is a Hot Spring area in the mountains of Tochigi, north of Tokyo. It is not as well known...
Mount Zao
Famous for skiing, snow monsters and hot springs, Mount Zao is a great destination for anyone interested in a Japan...