Activities Kirishima National Park Alena Eckelmann The landscape in Kirishima National Park makes you feel like you are on the moon. Established in 1934, it is Japan’s oldest N...
6 Activities Hakone-en Komagatake Ropeway Sandra Isaka A ropeway to the top of Hakone's highest mountain, Komagatake. Incredible views of Mt. Fuji, a small shrine, and great hiking...
Activities The Volcanic Desert of Aso Caldera Nicole Bauer The further you walk the more bizarre the landscape becomes, like a new not yet discovered planet. A lunar landscape I would ...
Activities 33 Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Sendai Justin Velgus 33 Daikannon Temples were built by the fourth generation leader of the Date clan in Sendai. Although the pilgrimage route is ...
Activities Komagatake Ropeway and Senjojiki Bryan Baier Rising to almost 3000m in elevation, the Senjojiki Cirque is a gorgeous place to escape the heat of the city and play in the ...
Activities Sarushima Island, Yokosuka Catherine Hagar Sarushima is the best combination of history and fun. Located off the coast of Yokosuka, visit the sandy beaches and hike thr...
Activities Akiu Otaki Falls Justin Velgus Akiu Otaki Falls is one of the three great waterfalls in Japan. Fed from the Natori River, the fall is nestled in a green-fil...
Activities Kokubun-ji Temple in Imabari Anonymous Kokubun-ji, Temple No.59, is the temple for the province of Iyo, in the system of provincial temples established by Emperor S...
Activities Takao-san to Jimba-san Day Hike Sarah Mathews Take a day hike in Tokyo's west between Mt Takao and Mt Jimba. The total walk time is approximately 5.5 hours.