Category
Mountain and Land
ActivitiesMountain and Land
From camping, hiking and trail running to cycling, mountain biking and rock climbing – Japan’s hills, valleys and mountains provide an amazing landscape to explore and enjoy your favorite outdoor activities.
Mountain Biking
Guide Lines: Autumn Mountain Biking in Japan
Check out these mountain biking parks throughout Japan.
Akita
Tracking Akita’s Matagi Hunters
Akita in the northern Tohoku region is home to the Matagi, hunters who follow an ancient and sustainable way of hunting, foraging and life.
Events
Guide Lines: Baird Beer Fest & OMM Motosuko...
Baird Beer Harvest Fest Get out and enjoy the Halloween weekend in Izu at the Baird Brewery and Taproom in Shuzenji. ...
Japan Eco Track
Japan Eco Track: The Eight Coastal Views of Sout...
Cycle along the southern Kagoshima coast for the stellar views of Minamisatsuma Kaido Hakkei, the Eight Coastal Views of Minamisatsuma.
Climbing
Yuji Hirayama’s Urban Base Camp Opens in Shinjuk...
One of Japan's top rock climbers Yuji Hirayama has opened Urban Base Camp, a new bouldering gym in the heart of Tokyo.
Mountain Biking
The Samurai Trails of Mt. Madarao
Delve into the history of Mt. Madarao in Nagano and why the ancient mountain paths make for great mountain biking today.
Mountain Biking
Madarao’s Big 10 Trails
A guide to mountain biking the main trails in Madarao, Nagano.
Eco Tourism
Snorkeling, Surfing and Sustainability in Kochi
Enjoy the clear waters of Kochi by snorkeling and surfing while staying at a refurbished hotel committed to sustainability.