Hiking, hot springs and haute cuisine at Takaosan

Another day trip option from Tokyo is Mount Takao (Takaosan). Only an hour by train from central Tokyo, this mountain … More

Elephants never forget

And I’ll never forget these elephants. I don’t think I’ve ever had as much fun or been as happy as … More

In an attempt to catch the last of the Autumn leaves, I took the train up north to Nikko. This … More

More autumn colours! Living in Tokyo, I was spoilt for access to some of the best autumn foliage, and I … More

Japan gets some of the most beautiful Autumn foliage, and one of the best places to see it has to … More

An easy day trip from Tokyo, or a good excuse for a weekend away, Hakone sits at the top of … More