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The best walking routes in Kitakyushu, South Japan
Hiking / Kitakyushu / Sports and Fitness

The best walking routes in Kitakyushu, South Japan

Posted on: January 4, 2025August 1, 2025

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

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Kyoto (beginner, intermediate & expert routes)
Hiking / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Kyoto (beginner, intermediate & expert routes)

Posted on: December 21, 2024August 1, 2025

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

The best Japanese drinks to support your fitness journey
Drinks / Hiking / Sports and Fitness

The best Japanese drinks to support your fitness journey

Posted on: December 18, 2024August 1, 2025

Health & fitness are the cornerstones to living a fantastic life. These 5 Japanese drinks are sure to boost your performance and results.

5 most breathtaking viewing points in Kyoto prefecture
Hiking / Kameoka / Kyoto / Mountain

5 most breathtaking viewing points in Kyoto prefecture

Posted on: November 29, 2024August 1, 2025

Kyoto is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Here are 5 of my most memorable viewing points across the prefecture!

A trip to the Kameoka Fog Terrace (without the fog…)
Autumn / Hiking / Kameoka / Kyoto

A trip to the Kameoka Fog Terrace (without the fog…)

Posted on: November 20, 2024November 29, 2024

The famous Kameoka Fog Terrace is engulfed in mist in the early hours of the morning in Japan’s cold seasons, except when I’m there…

Enjoy magnificent views of Kameoka at Heiwadai Observation Deck
Hiking / Kameoka / Kyoto

Enjoy magnificent views of Kameoka at Heiwadai Observation Deck

Posted on: October 29, 2024August 1, 2025

About an hour’s walk from Kameoka station, Heiwadai Observation Deck overlooks this scenic city of Kyoto with spectacular panoramic views.

Journey to Nakayama Pond – Kameoka’s secret paradise
Hiking / Kameoka / Kyoto

Journey to Nakayama Pond – Kameoka’s secret paradise

Posted on: October 28, 2024August 1, 2025

In the heart of Kyoto’s most scenic city Kameoka, a touch of paradise is nestled between the mountains of the outer city – the Nakayama Pond.

Amagase Forest Park is home to some of Kyoto’s best scenery
Hiking / Kyoto / Uji

Amagase Forest Park is home to some of Kyoto’s best scenery

Posted on: October 22, 2024August 1, 2025

A place where families and friends gather for hiking and camping activities, Amagase Forest Park is a scenic wonderland in Uji, Kyoto.

Umanose Observation Deck offers scenic views of Amagase Forest
Hiking / Kyoto / Uji

Umanose Observation Deck offers scenic views of Amagase Forest

Posted on: October 21, 2024August 1, 2025

Hidden in the wilderness of Amagase Forest Park, the Umanose Observation Deck is a small viewing platform overlooking Uji’s city and nature.

Exploring the scenic beauty of Kyoto’s Amagase Dam
Hiking / Kyoto / Uji

Exploring the scenic beauty of Kyoto’s Amagase Dam

Posted on: October 12, 2024August 1, 2025

Nestled in the mountains of Uji, the green tea capital of the world, is the scenic Amagase Dam which divides the Uji River and Seta River.

Kurama to Kibune – a scenic hike where nature meets culture
Culture / Hiking / Kibune / Kurama / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness

Kurama to Kibune – a scenic hike where nature meets culture

Posted on: October 3, 2024August 1, 2025

In the deep forests of Kyoto’s northern mountains, two villages form the start and end points of a scenic journey – the Kurama to Kibune hike.

Exploring the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam in Kyoto
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain

Exploring the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam in Kyoto

Posted on: August 25, 2024July 30, 2025

Preserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.

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