Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

One of the attractions of hiking in the mountains of Japan is the chance to experience the thrill of traversing. Japan is one of the few places in ... in Japan's Northern Alps — together with ...

Beyond the well-trod trails of famous mountains such as the Japanese Alps and the country’s icon, Mount Fuji, here are six spectacular places to explore the archipelago’s wild side on foot.

From hiking in the Japan Alps to historic towns, traditional crafts and spiritual journeys, Central Japan embodies the very essence of Japan. Central Japan is Japan’s geographic heart ...