Our guide to the top day trips from Tokyo promises natural beauty, relaxation and a welcome change of pace to recharge your social battery.

Sixteen years ago, before matcha had gained widespread recognition abroad, it made a memorable appearance on the stage of ...

Japanese eki stamps (station stamps) are a charming feature of Japanese railway culture. Beloved by visitors and oshi-tetsu ...

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

Read more: The Most Tourist-Friendly Countries In The World, According To Travelers A trip to Kamakura isn't complete without a visit to see the Great Buddha, an impressive bronze statue ...

Looking for day trip options within a two-hour drive of Tokyo? These destinations offer many architectural, cultural, and ...

During the Asuka period (593–710), the Kondō (Golden Hall), with its seated image of Miroku (Maitreya), the Buddha of the Future ... which was made during the Kamakura period, these are ...

The Hiroshima Daibutsu (big Buddha statue) is currently enshrined ... four meters tall and believed to have been made during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), in or around 1200.

With festivals taking place throughout the year in Tokyo, you have a good chance that your trip will coincide with a celebration of some kind. If you feel like braving the summer ...