The Kawachi Wisteria Garden is a beautiful and enchanting garden located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its stunning displays of wisteria flowers in various colors, creating a magical and whimsical atmosphere.
1-chome-20-16 Ritsurincho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0073, Japan
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Ritsurin Garden is one of the most famous historical gardens in Japan. The garden is situated in the city of Takamatsu and is considered one of its main attractions. The garden contains a tea house, various folk art and craft exhibits (including the Sanuki Folk Craft Museum), as well as various folk art and craft items for sale.
Wakayama, Kumakogen, Kamiukena District, Ehime 791-1710, Japan
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Mt. Ishizuchi is one of Japan's seven sacred peaks. Named "the Stone Hammer" for its characteristic sharp and rocky summit, it is the highest peak in western Japan and is known not only for its beauty but also for the challenge it presents climbers. But after a tough hike up this rugged mountain, you have a chance to relax and enjoy a rare kind of peace and tranquility at its peak.
2976-11 Kiyomizukamibun, Ino, Agawa District, Kochi 781-2511, Japan
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This remote spot, located upstream on the Niyodo River, is considered one of the top spots to witness the surreal Niyodo Blue color of the river. Nikobuchi is the plunge pool of a short but powerful waterfall, and the water is so transparent that despite the churning of the falls you can still see every detail on the bottom of the pool.
6845 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan
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Jigokudani Monkey Park is a popular tourist destination located in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It offers visitors a unique and authentic experience, allowing them to witness the fascinating behavior of snow monkeys in their natural habitat. The park combines nature, wildlife, and charming hot springs to create an unforgettable and visually stunning experience.
Shiramine, Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2501, Japan
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Hakusan National Park is one of Japan's most famous mountain national parks, encompassing Mount Hakusan and surrounding areas, covering a total area of 47,700 hectares. One hundred million years ago, the area that is now Hakusan was the bottom of a lake. After numerous volcanic eruptions, the lake's water level gradually rose, forming a volcano. Hakusan National Park has been a revered mountain since ancient times.
Lake Taisho was formed in 1915 when an eruption of the nearby Yakedake volcano blocked the Azusa River. The decaying trees in and around the lake create a unique atmosphere for the scene, serving as a subtle reminder of the devastation caused by volcanic activity.
12883-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari, Kitaazumi District, Nagano 399-9422, Japan
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Chubu Sangaku National Park, located in central Honshu, Japan, is one of the country's most breathtaking national parks. It spans across Nagano, Toyama, Gifu, and Niigata prefectures and is renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, featuring some of Japan's tallest peaks in the Northern Japanese Alps (Hida Mountains).
Mount Omuro is a 580-meter-high ash cone volcano located within the Izu-Tobu volcanic complex in Itō, Shizuoka, Japan. The tradition of burning bonfires on this isolated peak in early spring each year has been practiced for over 700 years, fostering lush vegetation and making it a symbol of Itō. This mountain is recognized as a national natural monument and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Mount Sakurajima is one of Japan's most active volcanoes and a symbol of Kagoshima Island. It continuously spews smoke and frequently experiences small eruptions several times a day. Located in Kagoshima Bay, Sakurajima is the most prominent geographical feature of the area, with a height of 1117 meters and a circumference of approximately 50 km.
Mount Misen is a sacred mountain on the sacred island of Itsukushima, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. At 500 meters above sea level, Mount Misen is the highest peak on Miyajima Island. On clear days, it offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and, further afield, the city of Hiroshima. Several Buddhist structures are also located near the summit.
Mount Hakodate is a 334-meter-high, tree-covered mountain at the southernmost tip of the peninsula, where much of downtown Hakodate is located. Especially on clear days and nights, the views from the mountain are spectacular and are ranked among the top three most beautiful night views in Japan, along with Mount Inasa in Nagasaki and Mount Rokko in Kobe.
Yoshiumicho Minamiura, Imabari, Ehime 794-2115, Japan
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Kirosan Observatory Park on Oshima Island has some of the best views along the Shimanami Kaido, a cycle route over the Seto Inland Sea. Built on Mt. Kirosan, over 300 m above sea level, the observatory offers views of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the bridges that connect them.
Irabu Ohashi is the longest non-tolled bridge in Japan with its 3.54 kilometers long connection between Miyako-jima and Irabu-jima islands. The structure was achieved in 2015 and, akin to a concrete-made sea dragon, elegantly crosses the turquoise water of the archipelago. The sides of the road have parking areas to enjoy the landscape for a little bit longer.
Mukoyama, Takachiho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki 882-1103, Japan
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Takachiho Gorge, located in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Japan, is a breathtaking natural wonder known for its stunning landscapes and unique geological features. It is a narrow chasm cut through the rock by the Gokase River. The nearly sheer cliffs lining the gorge are made of volcanic basalt columns which resemble the scales of a dragon where the stone twisted and flowed as it formed.
Lake Kawaguchi is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation.
Mount Shirouma is a peak in the Hida Mountains range of the Japanese Alps, located in Nagano Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture, central Honshu, Japan. At 2,932 metres (9,619 ft), it is the highest peak in the Hakuba section of the Hida Mountains, and one of the top "to climb" peaks for Japanese hikers.
Shiretoko National Park covers most of the Shiretoko Peninsula at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. Shiretoko is best known as the home of Japan's largest population of brown bears, and for offering views of Kunashiri Island, ownership of which Japan and Russia dispute.
247 Takino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0862, Japan
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Takino Suzuran Hillside Park is a Japanese national government park located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is the only government-operated park in all of Hokkaido. The park area spreads over 395.7m hectares of hilly country and ranges in altitude between 160 and 320 m above sea level. Currently, 192.3m is accessible to the public.
Situated in the center of Shiga Prefecture, the lake takes its name from its natural shape, which resembles a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. With around 235 kilometers of shoreline to explore, Lake Biwa has plenty to do, from swimming and pleasure cruising to strolling and island-hopping.
