From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...
Ironically, the very demonstration of people’s attachment to their local ecology was used by centralised decision-makers to ...
Monks will soon descend from Mount Takao for an annual ritual that sees them and daring visitors walk barefoot across fire in a dramatic display of endurance and spiritual purification.
After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these ...
KOBE—A beekeeper here had been making honey with a touch of sakura, but the product never caught on mainly because only a small volume could be produced, given the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms.
It takes only about 50 minutes by train from the Shinjuku Station and has easy access from central Tokyo. Mt. Takao, which people can start climbing from the Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Line, is ...
Boasting a sauna, THEATER 1 - Vacation STAY 45430v is set in Motojuku. With free private parking, the property is 36 km from Mount Takao and 42 km from Sanrio Puroland. The property is non-smoking and ...
The Mt. Takao Hiwatari-sai Festival, held annually on the second Sunday in March, offers visitors a rare glimpse into traditional Japanese ascetic practices. This unique event, featuring fire-walking ...