11 Activities Hakone "Freepass" Circuit Nicole Bauer The Hakone Freepass circuit is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the major sights in the Hakone area, especially for peo...
Activities Cool Off at Izu Tatadohama Beach Bryan Baier Tatadohama and Shirahama are Hawaii-like white sand beaches with clear blue water at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula.
9 Activities Trekking Up Mount Oku-Shirane, Nikko Nicole Bauer My husband and I climbed Mount Oku-Shirane, also known as Nikko-Shirane (日光白根山), this summer. Starting from Yumoto Onsen...
13 Activities More of Tottori Sand Dunes Alena Eckelmann White sand, blue sky, blue ocean, all in one place - this is already pretty good but in Tottori you are not just at the beach...
9 Activities Zao-san's Okama Crater Lake Brian Wood-Koiwa Zao-san is a volcano with a spectacular view at the summit; including a teal-hued crater lake, surrounding mountains and a si...
Activities Mt. Oyama - Great Day Hike David Hallman A great day hike that offers flexibility for all skill levels. Beautiful views, a cable car shrine, temple, and traditional ...
Activities Sand Dune Beach Kenji Chida Sand Dune Beach is a public beach in Tottori City facing the Japan Sea. It is a great place to swim and barbecue for the whol...
Activities Ishibutai Stone Tumulus Matthew Eynon Ishibutai Stone Tumulus dates from the Asuka Period [552-645] and is believed to be the tomb of a powerful member of the Soga...
Activities Chupea Pool JJ Walsh Chupi Pool is a fun water park not far from Hiroshima city center, near Miyajima, open from July to September each summer.
10 Activities Akita's Lake Tazawa Jessee Lyman Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture is another stunning example of the natural beauty of northern Japan. Hiking, boating, eating,...
