Ouchijuku Town
Explore the traditional village of Ouchijuku in Fukushima, a hidden gem with well-preserved Edo-era buildings and streets. Immerse yourself in...
mountains
Sado Island
An isolated, extinct volcanic island off the northern coast of Japan, Sado is known for its long history as a...
Mount Iwaki
One of the highest mountains in Japan, Mount Iwaki is known for summer hiking offering panoramic views from the summit,...
Hakodate, Hokkaido
Famous for its mountain top view, but nothing much else, a side trip on the way to Sapporo is probably...
Toyama City
Toyama City is about 2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Mostly destroyed by fire bombing during the Second World War,...
Mount Zao
Famous for skiing, snow monsters and hot springs, Mount Zao is a great destination for anyone interested in a Japan...
Buzz-saw Mountain
Buzz-saw mountain (Nokogiri-yama) is an out-of-the-way gem about two hours by train from Tokyo station that is (so far) unspoiled...