Nature & Outdoor

Discover the seasonal beauty of Japan’s diverse landscapes, from picture-perfect gardens to rugged mountains and sweeping coasts. Enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities to make the most of nature’s majesty.

Witness the Wondrous Striped Cliffs of Chiba’s Byobugaura — Chiba

Witness the Wondrous Striped Cliffs of Chiba’s Byobugaura

Rappelling & Riding Rapids in Minakami — Gunma

Rappelling & Riding Rapids in Minakami

Take a Scenic Stroll Through Shosenkyo Gorge — Yamanashi

Take a Scenic Stroll Through Shosenkyo Gorge

Hit the Fabled Powder Slopes of Hakuba — Nagano

Hit the Fabled Powder Slopes of Hakuba

Head to Hell’s Valley for Scenery and Monkeys — Nagano

Head to Hell’s Valley for Scenery and Monkeys

A Thrilling Ride-Along Adventure with Racing Professionals — Fukushima

A Thrilling Ride-Along Adventure with Racing Professionals

A Skier’s Paradise Next Door to Kanto — Niigata

A Skier’s Paradise Next Door to Kanto

A Cool Tour Around the Hot Spring Areas of Hakone — Kanagawa

A Cool Tour Around the Hot Spring Areas of Hakone

Getting the Entire Nagatoro Experience — Saitama

Getting the Entire Nagatoro Experience

Scenic Cycling on the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road — Ibaraki

Scenic Cycling on the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road

Spotting the Seasonal Colors of Ashikaga Flower Park — Tochigi

Spotting the Seasonal Colors of Ashikaga Flower Park

Outdoor Adventures in Tokyo’s Backyard: Okutama Mt. Takao — Tokyo

Outdoor Adventures in Tokyo’s Backyard: Okutama & Mt. Takao

Wildlife Lovers Migrate to Nasu Animal Kingdom — Tochigi

Wildlife Lovers Migrate to Nasu Animal Kingdom