The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as ...

But there's an antidote to all that (delightful) urban chaos: Japan's rural side is a hiker's paradise. Beyond the well-trod trails of famous mountains such as the Japanese Alps and the country's ...

A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses.