Mountain and Land

The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.

The start of the green season is a great time to start trail running, cycling and hiking. Check out these races, outdoor events and traditional festivals held this spring.

Check out these green season tours and experiences across Japan!

Go mountain biking year round and discover the Izu Peninsula's outdoors at the coastal Matsuzaki Town.

When you are a cycling guide in Japan and asked to join a small team to explore and create new routes in and around Kyoto, you do...

Advanced climbers can challenge their skills on the conglomerate spires of the 1,103-meter Mt. Myougi in Gunma.

Check out these mountain biking parks throughout Japan.

Akita in the northern Tohoku region is home to the Matagi, hunters who follow an ancient and sustainable way of hunting, foraging and life.