Kamakura's Gionyama Hiking Course, just a short walk from JR Kamakura Station, is an easy and rewarding trek through nature…
Matt De SousaApril 29, 2016
Each time of the year has a different island flavor, when we flock up Miyajima mountain to Shishiiwa Observatory to…
Zahro KariimaApril 22, 2016
For those willing to go the extra mile, hiking the Kumamoto path near Kamakura can bring some stunning views of…
Duncan & YannikApril 18, 2016
Enryakuji temple, located on top of a mountain, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain also offers…
Connor LawlessApril 17, 2016
The city of Kamakura is the one of the places that is always bound to come up when discussing Japanese…
Freddie FootApril 17, 2016
Looking for a day hike with views that will take your breath away? Yamadera (literally 'Mountain Temple' 山寺) is a…
Maia HallApril 14, 2016
When visiting Kamakura, take a pleasant walk along the Kewaizaka Pass, through to the beautiful Genjiyama Park.
Sim BouphathongApril 13, 2016
Only a short stroll from Kamakura Station, Kamegayatsuzaka Pass allows the opportunity to walk through many a stunning temple.
Sim BouphathongApril 11, 2016
From seeing where "The Last Samurai" was shot to natural beauty, Engyoji Temple in Himeji has much to offer to…
Brian KoldApril 11, 2016
Kinpo Mountain offers an amazing hiking trail for a beautiful view of the prefecture, but also holds the sorrowful tale…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 7, 2016
The majestic Shimonoseki straits were first a passage for ships. Now, walk the waterway in the Kanmon tunnel between Honshu…
Ian TsangApril 6, 2016
Hidden in Himeji is a mountain that holds beautiful temples and a wonderful hiking opportunity with a view well worth…
Luka JacksonApril 3, 2016
The Daibutsu hiking course provides explorers a chance to enjoy both nature and Kamakura's heritage along its trails.
Ethan CookmanApril 1, 2016
If one volcano is not enough to take your breath away, how about five? Hiking up Mount Nasu is one…
Hazel TaylorMarch 29, 2016
If you are looking for your own secret waterfall, visit these three secret falls and bathe in the glory of…
Hazel TaylorMarch 28, 2016
Aokigahara near Mt Fuji has a deserved reputation as Japan's "suicide forest", but it also offers great scenery and a…
Andrew CharalambousMarch 24, 2016
Hiking from Kifune to Kurama allows one to explore nature, Buddhist temples, and even a a nice relaxing bath in…
Luka JacksonMarch 18, 2016
If you find yourself in Kamakura and looking for a peaceful, walk through nature, why not try the popular hiking…
Matt De SousaMarch 13, 2016
Take a hike and soak in the nature of Yakushima. Four hours south of Kagoshima, past open sea and through…
Ethan CookmanMarch 10, 2016
There are many things to be done in Arashiyama including the Bamboo grove, the Nisonin and Gioji temples, and feeding…
Luka JacksonFebruary 20, 2016
Start walking off the beaten track and you might discover something you couldn’t have known existed. Hoshida Enchi Park in…
Luka JacksonFebruary 19, 2016
One of the lesser known and more interesting hiking paths in Kyoto is from Hozukyo station to the Sagano temple…
Luka JacksonFebruary 15, 2016
Hiking Mount Kongo, as Osaka’s tallest mountain, with its rich history that hikers will surely appreciate draws one to a…
Luka JacksonFebruary 8, 2016
