"Geibikei Gorge" is a valley that was first designated as a national scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture in 1923. A cliff with a height of 100 meters rises over 2 kilometers in length and shows a fantastic appearance. Strange rocks and waterfalls are scattered here and there, and limestone cave can be seen. Although it may be mistaken for the nearby Geibikei Gorge, it is a tourist … [Read more...] about Geibikei Gorge, Iwate
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Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido
Shikaribetsu Lake “Kotane”, a popular tourist destination in Hokkaido, is a village that exists only in winter on Shikaribetsu Lake. Lake Shibetsu “Kotan” is a phantom village where you can enjoy “because of the cold winter in Hokkaido”. Would you like to enjoy the world of silver, superb views, and hot springs as far as you can see? Introducing the light, hot springs and ice … [Read more...] about Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido
Sengokuhara Japanese Pampas Plateau, Kanagawa
Sengokuhara, which extends north of Ashinoko, is a relatively new hot spring sightseeing spot in Hakone. It has been developed as “Sengokuhara Hot Spring Resort” by drawning large-scale hot water from Ubako and Ohwakudani, and is now known as a luxury resort. For this reason, there are many fashionable art galleries in the vicinity of Sengokuhara, such as the Hakone Lalique … [Read more...] about Sengokuhara Japanese Pampas Plateau, Kanagawa
Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Waterfall), Ibaraki
Boasting a height of 120 meters and a width of 73 meters, "Fukuroda no Taki" (Fukuroda Waterfall) is a popular scenic spot in Daigo-machi, Ibaraki Prefecture. The beautiful scenery created by nature and the sound of the water flowing down the waterfall attract visitors. From Mito Station, you can reach Fukuroda Station on the Japan Raylway Suigun Line in about 1 hour and 10 … [Read more...] about Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Waterfall), Ibaraki
Menfudo Limestone Cave, Nara
Tenkawa-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture is located in the south of the central part of Nara Prefecture, where the mountains of the Omine Mountains called "Kinki Roof" rise. Mount Hakkyogatake, the highest peak of the Kinki region, flows through the Tennokawa River, the source of the Kumano River, and it is cool in summer and cold in winter. "Menfudo Limestone Cave" is in a … [Read more...] about Menfudo Limestone Cave, Nara
Makido Stalactite Cave, Okayama
Speaking of Okayama, Seto Ohashi Bridge, Momotaro, Kibidango, etc. are famous and are also called “Clear Weather Land Okayama”. Okayama is famous for its many limestone caves, including "Makido Stalactite Cave". Introducing information and access to “Makido”, which is said to be the earliest found in the limestone cave in Okayama. Around the end of the Edo period, Makido, … [Read more...] about Makido Stalactite Cave, Okayama
Okoshiki Seashore (Okoshiki Kaigan), Kumamoto
About 30 minutes by car from Kumamoto city center. The coastal area of Ariake Sea in Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture has many attractions and is a popular driving spot. It has become a hot topic on SNS, and an increasing number of people enjoy shooting with smartphones and cameras. The "Okoshiki Kaigan" (Okoshiki Seashore) coast, known as a scenic spot for tidal flats, is … [Read more...] about Okoshiki Seashore (Okoshiki Kaigan), Kumamoto
The Misotsuchi Icicles, Saitama
In the metropolitan area where there is little snow, you cannot see the superb view of snow and ice. However, in fact, it may not be well known that you can see the spectacular view of ice in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Chichibu is famous for its “Shibazakura” in spring and the “Chichibu Night Festival” in winter. The new winter feature of Chichibu is “Misotsuchi … [Read more...] about The Misotsuchi Icicles, Saitama
Submerged stalactite cave of Inazumi, Oita
There are many superb views created by nature. The limestone cave is born in such a superb view over many years. There are many beautiful limestone caves in Japan, but this time we will introduce “Submerged stalactite cave of Inazumi” in Oita, where you can see the superb view of the blues that isn't known to many people. Speaking of limestone caves in Japan, Akiyoshi Cave in … [Read more...] about Submerged stalactite cave of Inazumi, Oita
Hoshi no Buranko (The Swing of Star), Osaka
Hoshida-enchi Park, one of the “Osaka Prefecture People's Forest” scattered in Osaka Prefecture. There are suspension bridges, artificial climbing walls, promenades, and observation spots in the park, so you can play as you enjoy the seasonal nature. The biggest attraction of Hoshida-enchi Park is "Hoshi no Buranko" (The Swing of Star). Katano City, where Hoshida-enchi Park is … [Read more...] about Hoshi no Buranko (The Swing of Star), Osaka