Outdoor Japan

Summer time in the Tohoku Region is the time of year when the normally quiet and tranquil communities of the north explode in vib...

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.

Learn about the uniquely Japanese activity of sawanobori, navigating up rivers and waterfalls, in the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.

Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.

The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.

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.

Discover Snow Country in Shinano Town in northern Nagano, popular for its deep powder but also its mountainous winter scenery.

Yuki-ita shaper Atsushi Gomyo collaborates with footwear company KEEN on a versatile snow boot.

Enjoy skiing and snowboarding just an hour from Hiroshima at Osorakan Snow Park. Every winter, people from Kansai and Kyushu flock to one of the region’s most popular ski resorts for winter fun.

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...

Don't miss out on these early bird season pass and lift package deals for Japan's ski resorts.

Check out our picks all the way from Hokkaido to the Okinawa Islands and then plot your perfect Japan camping adventure.