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Not every trip to Japan is built around a single activity, and this section covers the rest: cultural travel, eco-tourism, adventure travel, onsen and hot spring culture, and the practical planning that ties a trip together. Start with our Best Time to Visit Japan guide if you’re still deciding when to go, or our guide to Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma if a great hot spring is part of the plan. This is also the broadest section on the site, so use the subcategories below to narrow in on a specific region, culture, or travel style.
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.
Eco Tourism
Kamikatsu: Japan’s First Zero Waste Villag...
Kamikatsu is Japan's first zero waste village. Travelers can experience what life is like here with the INOW cultural homestay program.
Camping
Aoraki: Sustainable Luxury Glamping in Japan
Choose sustainable luxury glamping in Japan with Aoraki started by longtime Minakami resident Mike Burke.
Hiking
Hiking and Cycling in Izu’s Adventure Capi...
Enjoy cycling and hiking in Izu The Izu Peninsula sits on the Philippine sea plate and was originally a mass of submarine ...
Fishing
Manazuru: Fishing and Diving in Kanagawa
The coast between Yokohama and the Izu Peninsula is dotted with oceanside onsen towns that thrived during Japan’s bubble economy ...
Snorkeling
Unchanged Uguru: Snorkeling and Diving in Kochi
A warm Pacific breeze blows at our backs and the boat rocks gently as it sets out from the sleepy Sukumo Port as we begin our sno...
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in Nagano with Ninjas
A rush of icy wind blows through Togakushi's cedar forest and the snow flurry temporarily clouds our vision. As the snow sett...