At sunset, the sea, sky, and cliffs turn red, creating a romantic atmosphere. The southern Izu area is characterized by the blueness of the sea and good transparency even in the Izu Peninsula. Since it faces both Sagami Bay and Suruga Bay, there are many restaurants where you can eat fresh sashimi and local gourmet maps are published. Activities such as snorkeling and sea … [Read more...] about Cape Aiai, Shizuoka
Nature
Row of Metasequoia Trees, Shiga
The figure that towers strongly into the sky is spectacular Makino Town, Takashima City is located in the northwestern part of Shiga Prefecture. In spring, summer, autumn and winter, people continue to visit the small town on the hillside in search of impressive views. The stunning view is a 2.5 km-long a street lined with "Row of Metasequoia Trees" that gives you the illusion … [Read more...] about Row of Metasequoia Trees, Shiga
Lake Tazawa, Akita
Its beauty has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Views. Lake Tazawa, located in Senboku, Akita Prefecture, boasts the highest water depth in Japan at 423.4 meters. The symbol is the beautiful bright lake water and the golden Tatsuko statue. Its beauty has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Views. As the sun shines on the deep lake surface, it is colored from jade … [Read more...] about Lake Tazawa, Akita
Shiraito no Taki (Waterfall-Shiraito), Nagano
The fantastic appearance of it takes your breath away. Karuizawa is located across Nagano Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, and is divided into “Karuizawa” and “Kita Karuizawa” areas. The Shiraito Highland Way connects the two locations. "Shiraito no Taki" (Shiraito Waterfall) is on the eastern foot of Asama Volcano, along that road. The source of Shiraito Waterfall is an … [Read more...] about Shiraito no Taki (Waterfall-Shiraito), Nagano
Yakushima Island, Kagoshima
Popular remote island where many tourists visit in search of abundant and beautiful nature "Yakushima Island" in Kagoshima Prefecture, which was registered as Japan's first World Natural Heritage in 1993. Most of the island is forested with a variety of animals and plants. It is a popular remote island where many tourists visit in search of abundant and beautiful nature, such … [Read more...] about Yakushima Island, Kagoshima
Geibikei Gorge, Iwate
The beauty of the landscape created by nature continues in the gentle flow of the valley "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 … [Read more...] about Geibikei Gorge, Iwate
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