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River and Lake
ActivitiesRiver and Lake
Japan’s rivers and lakes are a playground for a lot of great outdoor activities. The deep snow in Japan creates great spring rafting conditions and fill clear, deep volcanic lakes, great for escaping the summer heat in Japan.
Nagano
Summertime Fun in Shiga Kogen
Joshinetsu National Park, which includes Shiga Kogen, is located in Honshu’s rugged mountainous interior. Signs of human activity...
Okinawa
Clear Your Mind at Tiger Beach
Explore Onna with clear views from above and below the colorful sea. The Onna Coastline stretches nearly 30-kilomete...
Rafting
Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi
Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.
Canyoning
Shower Climbing High Above Wakasa Bay
Learn about the uniquely Japanese activity of sawanobori, navigating up rivers and waterfalls, in the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.
Hiroshima
Solace and Giant Salamanders in Akiota
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
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.