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. It ...

In today’s hectic lifestyle, staying healthy feels like a full-time job. Most people are so caught up in their daily routine that they barely find time to take care of themselves. As a result, health ...

Usu shrine in Kunisaki, Japan. Walk Japan has added seven new tours in Japan this year that include guided and self-guided options for travelers. Photo Credit: Walk Japan Walk Japan has added seven ...

The Nakasendo Way has linked Kyoto and Tokyo for centuries. A walking tour through rural Japan is a quieter and slower way to absorb the country's striking scenery. Walk Japan's Nakasendo Way tour ...

Travelers walked the Kiso Road as early as A.D. 703. Old stones still identify it as part of the Nakasendo, the inland highway connecting Kyoto and Tokyo. Chiara Goia “It is so quiet on the Kiso that ...

For a long time, the 10,000-step rule was considered the fitness standard. Now a new hit is conquering the sports world: the Japanese Walk. It's all about intensity when walking. An efficient workout ...