Join me as I explore and bathe in a natural Japanese hot spring (onsen) hidden deep in the mountains. Surrounded by nature, this wild onsen experience offers stunning scenery, peaceful vibes, and an ...

Beginner hikers can choose the shorter course to the summit, a 30-minute trail around Sugatami Pond, enjoying the spectacular alpine scenery ... Japanese rooms overlooking the Daisetsuzan ...

If you believe life is all about small wins, then there’s a site in Japan you’ll really want to visit. Called Bentenyama, this little-known site will give you a big sense of accomplishment…as it’s the ...

Mountain sledding is an exhilarating activity for adventure-seekers looking for new terrains to explore. It takes place on ...

Accompanied by mountain guides, Japan-based writer Ally Hongo walks the mountains of Dewa Sanzan in search of deeper discoveries in the Japanese philosophy of mindfulness and self-discovery.

Surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Bandai Asahi National Park in Northern Japan, wildlife expert Nick Baker takes to the mountain trails of Mount Adatara, an active volcano. He is on a ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Hikers eager to savor fresh, cool mountain air and breathtaking scenery are descending on Kamikochi in central Japan now that summer has arrived. As with any ...

KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery ... mountain route in the United States. Well-known footpaths in Japan ...

More than 200,000 people are expected to make the trek up Japan's iconic mountain over the 10-week season. And local authorities are trying to figure out how to deal with all the congestion.