15 Outdoors The Deer of Nara Park Alexandra Dorovici Looking for a relaxing yet fun activity in Nara? Have a walk with one of the thousand deer in Nara Park!
12 Outdoors Hakone’s Ashino-ko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Because of easy access from Tokyo, her great beauty, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, Ashino-ko has become one of Japan’s m..
9 Camping & Trekking Zao-san's Okama Crater Lake Brian Wood-Koiwa Zao-san is a volcano with a spectacular view at the summit; including a teal-hued crater lake, surrounding mountains and a simple..
11 Outdoors Nagasaki no Hana Anonymous A narrow peninsula jutting out into the sea, Nagasaki no Hana is a great place to get a view of the surrounding seascape of Takamatsu...
Outdoors Hiking in Ome Maren Pauli How I accidentally discovered nature in Tokyo because I lost my way while I was trying to find a shrine.
6 Water Sports Lake Sagami in Kanagawa Manish Prabhune Only an hour from Shinjuku (Tokyo) by train, this is an offbeat in the shadows of other popular lakes surrounding Mount Fuji. Don't..
16 Outdoors The Sumida Embankment Elena Lisina The Sumida River embankment is a good place for rest, walking, and sightseeing.