Many visiting Americans are familiar with Mount Takao — a relatively brief ride by rail from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo ...

Explore boreal forests in Japan and subtropical jungles while immersing yourself in its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

Indeed, those who venture beyond central Tokyo’s 23 wards are rewarded with lush landscapes in the Tama region. Nestled in a green valley at the foot of Mount Takao, the idyllic setting of Ukai ...

Check how to reach Mt Takao with our guide to New Year holiday train times. Central Tokyo’s biggest park is only a 15-minute train ride from Tokyo Station, so there’s plenty of time to get ...

Japan's topography is more than 70 percent mountains, and famous peaks like Tokyo's Mt. Takao attract hordes of hikers for their natural beauty and historical sites. However, more remote ...

Stretching from the Sakashitamon Gate near Marunouchi to the Inuimon Gate near Kitanomaru Park, the picturesque path can be ...