Izu

The west side of Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the best hidden gems in Japan. Here are best things to do in Western Izu (Nishi Izu) , including Onsen, beaches and fresh seafood.

Izu Peninsula is a great weekend trip destination if you like hiking. The easy hiking trails in combination with amazing ocean views and the vicinity of Tokyo, make the peninsula a great getaway! Here we list our recommended hiking destinations.…

The Izu Peninsula is just one of many places to go in Japan. A weekend escape from Tokyo, you'll fall in love with the stunning landscape and unique food.

Visitors to Japan should definitely plan to stay in a ryokan for a portion of their trip. Here is what to expect from a ryokan in Hakone, located just 55 miles (88km) southwest of Tokyo in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Hakone can be a peaceful getaway from busy Tokyo, and offers a wide variety of activities for every traveler. This guide will help tourists find the best sites, ryokans, and onsens to visit.

Tips for visiting Japan plus the non-sightseeing experiences that I'll remember forever.

From frozen waterfalls and golden autumnal maple forests to wild swimming with dolphins.

Growing hardy orchids is not for gardeners unwilling to take absurd and sometimes costly risks. In fact, one must steel oneself for either quick or lingering death and accept responsibility for both. Still, the glamour and pride of humbly sharing with an astonished visitor blooming orchids—orchids that live outside year ’round—make it possible to damn the cost and accept such loss.