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Japan’s Great Outdoors

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Hiruzen Kogen Highlands

Enjoy scenic views, outdoor adventures and gourmet delights, topped off with a relaxing soak in its famous hot springs.

Keage Incline

Keage Incline (Kyoto)

Like the rest of Kyoto, Keage incline is full of history and fascinating places to explore.

Mount Shosha (Engyoji Temple)

Retreat to beautiful fall foliage and temples on this mountainous, hidden gem in Himeji.

Nakasendo Trail (Magome-Tsumago)

Learn more about a magnificent trek back through time to the Edo period, just an hour's train from Nagoya station.

Karuizawa

Take a day trip from Tokyo to this mountain resort town that is beautiful year-round.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Channel the Amazing Race on this unique mountain route.

Zao Onsen

Zao Onsen

Making stripping worthwhile since 110 A.D.

Shirakami Sanchi UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fujisato

Hiking, waterfalls, and tasty lamb. Did somebody say road trip?

Lake Inawashiro mount Bandai swans Fukushima

Aizu

History, wilderness, and great lakes.

Kamayahama Beach

Home to Akita’s premier sand sculpture festival.

Evening scenery of Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima, Japan

Lake Inawashiro

Lakeside breeze and fresh mountain air.