Activities

Giant stone baths beside a mountain river in Gunma — everything to know before visiting Takaragawa Onsen, Japan's iconic rotenburo.

The birthplace of tenkara, and one of the best-kept secrets in fly fishing — where to cast for yamame and iwana trout across Japan.

A 70km ride across six islands and seven bridges between Honshu and Shikoku — everything you need to plan your Shimanami Kaido trip.

When to go depends on what you're going for — skiing, hiking, cherry blossoms or empty beaches. Here's Japan's calendar, season by season.

From the Shimanami Kaido to Hokkaido's northern coast — where to cycle in Japan, the country's best routes, and how to plan a bike trip.

Where to camp in Japan by region and season, from campervan road trips to riverside glamping — plus what to know before you pitch a tent.

From Okinawa's coral reefs to the wrecks of the Bonin Islands — where to dive and snorkel in Japan, when to go, and what's down there.

From Chiba's Pacific swells to Okinawa's reef breaks — where to surf in Japan, when the waves are best, and how the local scene works.