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A Guide to Uji – Revisiting the scenic matcha town of Kyoto

Uji is one of Kyoto’s greenest towns, and for good reason! After all, it’s the matcha green tea capital of Japan – here’s a quick guide…

I’ve done my fair share of hiking all over the world, but there are a few unique traits of Japan’s hiking routes that I want to highlight.

Mt. Hiei or “Hieizan” is one of the strongholds of Buddhism in Japan, offering scenic views, historic temples, and tough hiking trails!

There are many reasons NOT to hike during the Japanese summer – it’s hot, it’s humid, and it’s damn difficult, so keep these tips in mind.

Mt. Hiei is easily my favorite hiking trail in Kyoto, not just for the challenging route, but also the perfect picnic spot at the summit!

Hiking in the mountains of Kyoto is no picnic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have one anyway! So be sure to grab these combini supplies!

Few hikes come close to the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto’s Mt. Hiei route, but when hiking in winter, be prepared for a whole new experience!

I’ve hiked up Mt. Daimonji before in the hot days of summer, but this time we are doing a 360 and trekking through the icy trails of winter!

Standing at 599 meters tall, Mt. Takao overlooks the city of Hachioji in the western region of Greater Tokyo.

The best hiking trails are the ones burnt to memory forever. This list shows the 5 best hiking trails in Japan that I’ve ventured on (so far).

Kitakyushu is a beautiful mountainous city in South Japan surrounded by the waters of the Sea of Japan and home to amazing walking trails!

Kyoto is a land of mountainous greenery, stunning natural landscapes, and of course, amazing hiking trails!