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.
Races and Events
2022 Spring Races & Festivals
The start of the green season is a great time to start trail running, cycling and hiking. Check out these races, outdoor events and traditional festivals held this spring.
Mountain Biking
Winter Mountain Biking on Izu’s Ancient Pa...
Go mountain biking year round and discover the Izu Peninsula's outdoors at the coastal Matsuzaki Town.
Cycling
Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea
When you are a cycling guide in Japan and asked to join a small team to explore and create new routes in and around Kyoto, you do...
Climbing
Monkeying Around on Myougi-san
Advanced climbers can challenge their skills on the conglomerate spires of the 1,103-meter Mt. Myougi in Gunma.
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. ...