The contrast of the blue of the sea and the green of the island are beautiful "Matsushima" in Miyagi prefecture, which is counted as one of Japan's three scenic spots. It is famous as a scenic spot representing the Tohoku region, such as being poetically written as a waka poet from old times and painted as a motif of paintings. The archipelago scenery where the large and small … [Read more...] about Matsushima, Miyagi
Nature
Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine, Kagoshima
Also known as "Forest of Princess Mononoke" Yakushima Island, famous for the Jomon Cedar Tree, its nature's identity is more than that. Yakushima Island boasts rich nature that is also chosen as a World Natural Heritage Site, among them "Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine" is a primeval forest that attracts spectacle of mossy forest, which has been cultivated from ancient times. In a … [Read more...] about Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine, Kagoshima
Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Wild Snow Monkey Park), Nagano
Japanese Maca is free to enter and leave "Jigokudani Yaen-Koen" (Wild Snow Monkey Park) in the Yokoyu-gawa River valley originated from Shiga-Kogen Plateau is located at the back of "Jigokudani-Onsen Hot Spring Town", that is 850 meters in altitude, with over 1 meter of snow in winter, lowest temperature of -10 degrees. Although it is partitioned as a facility, there is no … [Read more...] about Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Wild Snow Monkey Park), Nagano
Amanohashidate (Bridge to Heaven), Kyoto
One of Japan's three scenic spots "Amanohashidate" in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture is a sandbar with a total length of 3.6 km, separated by Miyazu Bay and Aso Sea. It is said that alongside Matsushima and Miyajima, it is one of Japan's three scenic spots. Since ancient times, it is known as a scenic spot and is one of the most scenic areas in the country selected as a special … [Read more...] about Amanohashidate (Bridge to Heaven), Kyoto
Kamui Misaki (Cape Kamui), Hokkaido
One of the 100 beaches of Japan Shakotan Peninsula registered in Hokkaido heritage. The beautiful Shakotan ocean called "Shakotan Blue" is included in Niseko Shakotan Otaru Quasi-National Park and is designated as a marine park only in Hokkaido. National Route 229, which runs along the Shakotan Peninsula shoreline, is a truly spectacular road where the navy blue sea and cliffs … [Read more...] about Kamui Misaki (Cape Kamui), Hokkaido
Mount Misen, Hiroshima
One of the three most scenic spots of Japan Hiroshima Prefecture Aki Miyajima, which is one of the three most scenic spots of Japan, has places of interest other than Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site. On this island, there is "Mount Misen," which is a sanctuary of Miyajima faith which is also called "the space of miracles." "Mount Misen" is a venerable sacred place … [Read more...] about Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Oze National Park, Gunma
The vast landscape, birdcall, clear air that can only be seen here Oze National Park spans 4 prefectures in Gunma, Fukushima, Niigata and Tochigi prefectures. Approximately 300 thousand hikers visit here annually, and half of them choose the strolling route "Ozegahara." The wetland spreads to Ozegahara, surrounded by mountains of 2,000 meters level, and a boardwalk goes far. … [Read more...] about Oze National Park, Gunma
Busena Marine Park, Okinawa
A major resort area representing Okinawa Among the main island of Okinawa, the area surrounding "Busena Cape" where beautiful sea spreads out exclusively. This place where various sea creatures and coral reefs live is designated as the Okinawa Coast National Monumental Park, and many untouched nature remains. Cape Bsena is located in Nago city in the northern part of Okinawa … [Read more...] about Busena Marine Park, Okinawa
Cave cafe, Okinawa
A part of the huge limestone cave has been renovated as a cafe Speaking of Okinawa's sightseeing spots, the blue and clear sea attracts attention, but surprisingly there are many places of interest in Okinawa about "caves". Especially, "Gyokusen-do Stalactite Cave" which is one of Japan's largest scale stalactite cave is known as the main spot for sightseeing in … [Read more...] about Cave cafe, Okinawa
Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie
Pilgrimage Pathway of the River It crosses many rugged passes and walks silently along the mountain road where massed trees grow. If you are a Japanese, there are many people who hold such images in pilgrimage to Kumano. But Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes have another important face. Kumano River running like sewing mountains along Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. It was also … [Read more...] about Kumanogawa River Experience School, Mie