Underground Saitama: Explore Japan's Giant Drain
Now with the option of a dramatic light-up and music.
Now with the option of a dramatic light-up and music.
Just half an hour by train and it's all historical buildings, sweet potatoes, and lucky temples.
Filled with shrines, temples, and natural wonders, there is no better place for a break.
Find respite from Tokyo's summer on a day trip — or stay overnight in a pilgrim's lodge.
Beat the heat with beach trips, views of hell, and a Buddha you can get inside.
Explore the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
All your options, in one handy guide.
Day-trip ideas for explosions of color, from Yokohama to Hakone and everywhere between.
Pair this with our latest video for an idyllic excursion.
Wolf deities, whisky, and hot springs await.
Follow our itinerary for hot springs, history—and craft beer.
All the different types of day trips to Japan's most famous mountain.
Updated with the latest info for the 2024/2025 season.
Explore the home of Japan's lucky red dolls — and try some of the best udon noodles in the world while you're at it.
Take a little break from the city.
For those who'd rather see Fuji-san, than stand on top of it.
Take your pick from lakes, rivers — and the bay itself.
From hot springs and museums to shrines and pirate ships, here's our DIY guide.
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other blooms will take your breath away well into late spring.
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.