SIDETRIP

There are many beautiful mountains in Japan and many people enjoy hiking various mountains. Here are the 10 most famous mountains in Tokyo.

Kamakura is well known for temples, shrines, etc. While you're here, be sure to try best local food at these restaurants in Kamakura and Enoshima.

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is one of the most famous onsen districts in all Japan. When in Hakone, check out the best Onsen ryokan here and take a dip in its famous hot bath.

This article introduces the most standard 25 recommended sights to have ultimate Tokyo experience for every generations.

The foliage in Kamakura usually changes in mid-November to early December. Autumn has always been a special season in Japan because this is the time when the leaves of the trees change their colors. Kamakura is no exception. Check this list of places to see foliage in Kamakura and surrounding are...

If you want to deepen your Japanese local food knowledge and you want to take your trip to the next level, we advise to visit Mito City and other parts of Ibaraki Prefecture and experience local food!

Hakone is a hot spring city, and every year its visitors can taste some delicacies made with pure Onsen water. This type of cuisine is very healthy, and it also brings new flavors, so it’s worth a try! Find best foods in Hakone before your trip!

Here we are with a list of the 10 best Utsunomiya gyoza restaurants to taste the original dumplings! Have fun with friends or families discovering the best traditional gyoza in all Japan. There are so many variants that just a day won't be enough!

Winter is a time for skiing and snowboarding and there are many mountains that you can visit from Tokyo as a day trip. Make sure to visit one of the 10 best ski resorts from Tokyo!

Experience Japan’s best ski resorts whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder or just for being in the white powdery snow.

Discover delicious sake in these traditional breweries, not too far from Tokyo but not too near the city’s crowds! Here is a list of the most traditional sake breweries in and around Tokyo which accept visitors.

Yokohama may not have the reputation for being the most traditional of Japanese cities, but if you know where to look, traces of its roots are still easy to come by. Take, for instance, your choice of accommodations for the duration of your stay. While the city is in no shortage of modern hotels...

The enchanting city of Nikko is a place that invites travelers to slow down. Its mountain scenery, its heritage sites, and its reverent air make it the perfect setting for a relaxing escape. To top it all off, it has numerous onsen districts and ryokans to make your stay not just comfortable, bu...

Kamakura is a beautiful coastal town located less than an hour away in the southern part of Tokyo. Wear your hiking shoes and head towards the best hiking courses in Kamakura.

Nikko is a beautiful town surrounded by natural landscapes such as Mount Nantai and Lake Chuzenji. Take a scenic tour at Nikko with this highly recommended hiking courses.

Kamakura is a thriving tourist destination that is found less than an hour away from the city of Tokyo. This city that once held great political power in the past has declined to a simple fishing village. Even so, it didn’t stop the city from attracting tourists not only in Japan but around the ...