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Mt Takao | Easy Hiking Near Tokyo

Mt Takao was introduced in the Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism as a place that is relatively close to the center of Tokyo where you can discover the ‘real Japan’.
Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo | Surrounded by diverse and beautiful plants

The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility. A visit to this large garden is a nice break from the cityscape of the surrounding area.
Asahikawa Area, Hokkaido | A city with the largest national park in Japan

Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Early February each year the Ashikawa Winter Festival is held here, but there are more reasons to visit this cool city.
Sapporo and Moerenuma Park, Hokkaido | Beautiful scenery in every season

Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. The Moerenuma Park was designed by the world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
Eiheiji Temple, Fukui | Beautiful natural environment and practicing monks

Eiheiji, ‘The Temple of Eternal Peace’, is one of the two most important temples of the Soto Zen School. It is located deep in the mountains near the northwest coast of Japan, not far from the city of Fukui.
Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa | Beautiful landscape garden of the Edo period

Kenrokuen Garden is listed as one of the three most beautiful gardens in all of Japan and is undoubtedly the symbol of Kanazawa Prefecture. It was specifically designed for walking.
Arashiyama, Kyoto | Mysterious and beautiful bamboo forest

Arashiyama in Kyoto is famous for its mystical bamboo grove, but the area is actually a lot larger than just the bamboo forest. It is a very pleasant environment to have a walk past traditional shops, temples, and nature.
Sumiyoshi Taisha | Beautiful architecture and the strongest power spot in Osaka

Shinto shrine “Sumiyoshi Taisha” was founded in 211, making it one of the oldest shrines in all of Japan. It is worth visiting for its picturesque bridge and interesting architecture.
Autumn in Japan with Beautiful Autumn Leaves and Various Events

The fall season is an underappreciated tourist season in Japan. After the worst of the summer heat and humidity disappears, it still stays pleasantly warm in the Japanese fall.
Miyakojima Island, Okinawa | Beautiful remote island scenery that everyone can envision

Throughout the archipelago of Okinawa, you can find beautiful beaches, but the beaches of Miyakojima are supposed to be the best. This small island is a paradise for swimmers and divers.
Shimabara, Nagasaki | Beautiful nature and rich tourism resources

Although Shimabara has been plagued by (man-made) disasters in its history, it is a nice town to visit when you are traveling through Kyushu. The upside to being in a seismically active area is that there are many hot springs to be found.
Takachiho, Miyazaki | Beautiful land also called the home of myths

In the deep forests of Kyushu, there’s a village named Takachiho, which is where you can find the famously beautiful Takachiho Gorge. It is easy to imagine how ancient myths originated in this area.
Mount Aso, Kumamoto | One of the world’s largest calderas and beautiful mountain scenery

Mt Aso is the biggest active volcano in Japan and one of the largest calderas in the world. Some of the most unique views of the world can be seen when you hike in the environment of this mountain.
Beppu, Oita | One of the most famous hot spring resorts

Beppu is located in the central part of Oita, on the coast of Beppu Bay in Kyushu. It is one of Japan’s most famous onsen resorts, and you can see and experience some unique hot springs here.
Tanegashima, Kagoshima | Beautiful nature and Japan’s largest rocket launch site

Tanegashima is an island that is part of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. The headquarter of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is located here, and there are beautiful beaches and mangroves.
Sakurajima, Kagoshima | Beautiful active volcano and the people who live there

Sakurajima is an active volcano and former island in Kagoshima, in the south of Kyushu island. How does the volcanic activity influence the region?
Yakushima, Kagoshima | The most beautiful and powerful wilderness

Yakushima is a subtropical island off the southwestern coast of Kyushu. It is covered by an extensive cedar forest that contains some of Japan’s oldest living trees called Yakusugi that became a World Natural Heritage Site.
Kumano Kodo | Walkable and beautiful world heritage

The Kumano Kodo is an impressive pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountains with a total length of around 1000km. The routes radiate centering around the Kumano Three Shrines; Hongu, Hayatama, and Nachi.
Ashikaga Flower Park | Beautiful seasonal flowers and illumination

The Ashikaga Flower Park has wisteria trees that are 130 years old, and in spring the flowers are at their best. This gorgeous park is very popular with visitors from all over Japan.
Enoshima | A beautiful island where dragons sleep

Enoshima is a small island right next to Kamakura, which makes it a popular additional destination for those visiting Kamakura. It is lively from spring to fall, and in the wintertime, you will find the island peaceful and quiet.