hiking

First opened in 1919, the Jonen-goya mountain hut is still going strong at 100 — offering adventurous hikers in Nagano Prefecture's Japan Alps a place to rest and recharge.

Make sure you know your "chōjō" from your "fumoto," and which trail is right for you on Japan's most famous landmark.

It wasn't so long ago that trail running was considered to be something only nature geeks did in their spare time. I mean, who in their right mind would want to run up a mountain? Cue the sound of crickets chirping ... Things have changed ...

Art meets nature on the Utsukushigahara Highlands, where an idyllic mountain hike offering gorgeous views of the Japan Alps ends with a stroll through a quirky open-air sculpture museum.

Not sure how to climb Mount Fuji, which route to take or what food or gear you need? Read our guide to the mountain to find out what you need to make a successful summer summit.

With everything from breathtaking alpine vistas to relaxing hot springs, the Japan Alps have numerous hiking options for people of all levels.

A love of hiking inspired avid mountaineer Wes Lang to scale all of Japan's hyakumeizan (100 top mountains). Now, he's co-written a comprehensive and user-friendly guidebook to hiking in Japan to inspire everyone else.

A day trip from Taipei, the Zhuilu Old Road in Taiwan's Taroko National Park is considered to be one of the country's best hikes, though is only for those with a strong head for heights.

If you haven't made plans and are wondering what to do for the 10-day Golden Week, fear not. Here are our picks for some last-minute Golden Week travel ideas in Japan that won't break the bank.

Four years after its unexpected eruption, Mount Ontake's scenic hiking trails and summit are once again open for hikers. But will that be enough to bring back visitors?

Tokyo may be one of the most populous cities in the world, but it is also just a few hours by train from family friendly hiking trails