Terraced Rice Paddies at Hoshi-Tōge in Niigata The best of sceneries Japan・The terraced rice paddies in Matsudai Area of Tokamachi City.・It’s a breathtaking scenery that fascinates many a tourist and cameraperson from all over the world.・It offers exquisite charms that subtly change by season and time zone.
Amaharashi Coast : Tateyama Mountain Range floating on the sea? A spectacular view of Toyama・You can see Toyama Bay and the Tateyama Mountain Range at the same time.・From the coast or roadside station? There are two options to see it.・The best time to visit is from February to April.・A midwinter air storm named "Kearashi" is an extremely rare sight!
Ojiragawa Entei (Dam) A Great play site amid a limpid stream in South Alps・A splendid spot for playing with water at the foot of Mt. Kai Komagatake・The River Ojirawaga attracts tourists of all ages with its ever-clean water・A 10-meter-long Water Slider drives all kids crazy.・There is Onsen, a spa, within the compound.
Tottori Sakyu, Tottori Presents a scenery you’ve never envisioned before・An broad expanse of coastal sand dunes that extends in an area 2.4 km north-south/16 km east-west in Tottori Prefecture.・ A gorgeous view overlooking the sea from atop “Uma-No-Se" (Horseback)・ Camel-Ride will give you a moment of desert life. (¥1500 for one; ¥2600 for two)
Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine, Kumamoto: Get lost in another world at the foot of Mount Aso・Head towards the beautiful shrine down a mystical entrance path, surrounded by deep, dark forest ・This was the setting for the animated movie, Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light・The impressive sacred rock at the back of the shrine is another must-see
Happy Raft Rafting on Yoshino River, Kochi・The Yoshino River in Shikoku is one of the three greatest rivers in Japan ・A sacred place that once hosted the World Rafting Championship・Enjoy the rapids of the Oboke and Koboke Gorges
Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture: A magnificent sight that has long been admired・One of the three old views of Japan, together with Amanohashidate and Itsukushima・ A place visited by famous politicians, poets and scientists・As beautiful as ever, despite being damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Owakudani, Kanagawa Appalling dynamism of a volcano in Hakone well within you reach・You can witness here live volcanic activities close at hand.・Black eggs, a specialty that promises you good fortune・Several points to enjoy super views of Mt. Fuji at.
“Bijinbayashi” A Breath-taking beech forest・Bijinbayashi, an out-of-the-worldish "forest of beauties" with over 3000 beech trees・attracting thousands of bird lovers, photographers, trekkers, and all that nature-loving folks from all over Japan.・Let’s visit a unique space of healing born out of coincidence and guarded intact by the local people.
Taketomi Island Discover the original Okinawan landscapes・ A small island about 9 km around with a population of roughly 350 people・Rows of impressive houses with red roofs surrounded by stone walls ・Tour the island in a cart drawn by water buffalo
The Kanotoiwa Rock The God’s Road in Tokyo・A rock in Hinohara Mura two and a half hours from the heart of Tokyo・A colossal rock about 100 meters high・A power spot called the God’s Road
Shirogane Blue Pond, Hokkaido: The fantastical blue water of Biei・A stunning vista that has been adopted as a wallpaper for Apple Mac・The secret to the blue water lies in the nearby hot springs・A beautiful light-up takes place throughout fall and winter
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