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River and Lake
ActivitiesRiver and Lake
Japan’s rivers and inland waterways cover a wide range of paddling and canyon terrain, from whitewater rafting on the Yoshino and Tone Rivers to canyoning descents through the mountains of Kansai and Wakasa Bay. Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi and Kansai Canyoning in Kiho are good starting points, alongside Shower Climbing High Above Wakasa Bay for a look at the more technical side of the sport. Browse below for kayaking, canoeing, and rafting content by region.
Eco Tourism
Iriomote’s Endangered Wildcats
Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.
Adventure Travel
Iriomote Activity Guide
A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.
Hokkaido
Bird’s Eye View of Hokkaido
Get a bird's eye view of Hokkaido with Ben Kerr, a Niseko-based pilot.
Spring
Spring Escapes: Outdoor Activities in Japan
Check out these spring escapes this season and enjoy outdoor activities throughout Japan.
Autumn
Shikoku Road Trip: Kochi by Camper Van
Mountainous forests and coastal towns dominate most of the prefecture, where visitors will find enterprising locals and nature guides working to revitalize their communities. Shikoku’s winding roads are best explored by car.
Features
Spring Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors
Finding room to roam and fresh air has taken on a new significance this spring, but luckily Japan has plenty of both. While many ...
Adventure Travel
High Life on the Middle Road
A passion for the outdoors and cultural preservation were the inspiration of four friends to convert a kominka into Zenagi, ...
Travel
Air it Out
There is no better time to head out to Japan’s great outdoors than autumn. Mountainsides turn from green to gold and red, and the...