A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses. It ...

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Walk Japan offers travellers keen on experiencing spring in the country two fully-guided tour programmes that offer unique sights and activities for the season.

Oku Japan has expanded its tour offerings along the Michinoku Coastal Trail, adding new guided and self-guided adventures to its roster of self-guided itineraries. Spanning over 630 miles along ...

The dappled morning light illuminates the damp forest soil beneath our feet, while overhead the tops of the tall black pine, cedar and cypress trees sway in the breeze. Komorebi (木漏れ日), our guide ...

Japan offers many underrated and uncrowded alternatives to Tokyo for those who want to see a more authentic side of Japan. Shizuoka is one of them. Located just one hour away from the capital by train ...

Often called the Land of the Rising Sun, the historic cities of Japan have always been a draw for tourists. Tokyo is an obvious choice, but beyond the capital city, which is often expensive, Japan is ...

(CNN) — Filled with stunning scenery, Japan is a hiker’s paradise, offering everything from quick city escapes in the countryside to multi-week treks that snake past dramatic seaside cliffs and alpine ...