Location List
345 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Kenashiyama MountainShinjoson, Okayama Prefecture
Rising to 1,218 meters, Mount Hakubasen is the highest peak in Shinjo Village. With no tall trees at the summit, the landscape opens dramatically, offering sweeping views of the sacred Mount Daisen...
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Fukui Izumi Ski ResortOno City, Fukui Prefecture
During the summer season, the ski resort is closed, allowing the entire area to be used extensively for filming. Large set constructions and open‑set builds can also be accommodated. Note: Fro...
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fields/pastures Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins parking lots (indoor & outdoor)Specifications
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Miyatani Stone Quarry RuinsAwara City, Fukui Prefecture
Stone quarrying at this site began around 1887. After World War II, the growing use of cement caused demand for stone to decline sharply, and the quarry was abandoned, remaining largely untouched. ...
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mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields quarries/minesSpecifications
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View from Mt. HaseyamaTsu City, Mie Prefecture
This low mountain, rising about 300 meters, features paved roads, hiking trails, and animal paths. The summit can be reached in roughly ten minutes by car and rewards visitors with sweeping view...
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Hotttainotaki WaterfallYurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture
This impressive waterfall extends roughly 100 meters in length and plunges 57 meters, earning designation as both a Scenic Site and Natural Monument of Akita Prefecture, as well as inclusion among ...
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Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins forests/woods waterfalls/rivers/streams/canyonsSpecifications
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Odani Castle RuinsKohoku Cho, Shiga Prefecture
Rising to approximately 495 meters and spanning the boundary between Kohoku Town and Nagahama City, Mount Odani was once the site of Odani Castle, the mountain stronghold of the Asai clan. Buil...
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Tendaki WaterfallYabu City, Hyogo Prefecture
Tendaki Waterfall, located in Ikada, Oya-cho, Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, has a drop of 98 meters and is listed among “Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls.” The trail from the trailhead to the waterfall...
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Zao HeartlandZaomachi, Miyagi Prefecture
A vast ranch of about 100 hectares covered in lush green pasture, home to animals such as sheep and goats. Visitors can enjoy hands‑on experiences including cheese‑making and sausage‑making worksho...
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Shikagatsubo Youth Support CenterHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Surrounded by mountains that change beautifully with the seasons and by clear mountain streams—including the scenic Shikagatsubo and Yamagatani Waterfall—this facility is dedicated to the healthy d...
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Observation Deck at Utatsuyama ParkKanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
This scenic lawn observation area offers panoramic views stretching from the mountainous upper reaches of the Asano River to central Kanazawa. Landmarks visible from the site include Mt. Iozen, Mt....
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Mt. Junibo SummitKonan City, Shiga Prefecture
This mountain summit offers open views to the east, where exposed terrain creates the impression of a rugged rocky peak. The site provides year-round opportunities to capture sunrise scenes. Wit...
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Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields views from mountain tops & observatoriesSpecifications
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Oshima IslandSakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Visible from the famous Tojinbo cliffs, this uninhabited island is known for its dramatic and mysterious scenery. Revered since ancient times as a sacred site of Shugendo, it preserves the spiritua...
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shrines/temples Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins views from mountain tops & observatoriesSpecifications
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Kodakami Forestry RoadNagahama City, Shiga Prefecture
This scenic forest road runs along the slopes of Mount Kodakamiyama (922 meters) in the Kohoku–Kinomoto area, a region that once flourished as a center of Buddhist culture and still retains numerou...
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Yusonooka HillYamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Set within a landscape that preserves the charm of traditional satoyama countryside, the park features a 3,800-meter walking trail and open grassy areas for outdoor recreation. From here, visitors ...
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mountain villages farm villages Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabinsSpecifications
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Ohgaranotaki WaterfallNoshiro City, Akita Prefecture
From the entrance plaza of Ogara Falls, a steep 20-meter drop leads down toward the cascade. After descending a striking red iron staircase, the view suddenly opens through the trees to reveal Otok...
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Ryugahara MarshYurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture
At the end of the Yashimaguchi road, a climbing route on Mount Chokai designated as a Quasi-National Park, lies Harai-gawa at the fifth station, home to a highland marsh. Facilities in the area ...
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mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields bridgesSpecifications
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Kawarage Oyutaki FallsYuzawa City, Akita Prefecture
Near Kawarage Jigoku—one of Japan’s Three Great Sacred Sites—stands Kawarage Oyutaki, a rare waterfall fed by natural hot spring water. The steaming cascade plunges about 20 meters, creating a p...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins waterfalls/rivers/streams/canyonsSpecifications
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Former Miyagi Zao Saint Mary Ski ResortKawasakimachi, Miyagi Prefecture
This ski resort closed in March 2024. The central lodge still retains facilities such as the ticket counter, offices, and cafeteria. A large parking area is also available, and the site may be cons...
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Sekaiyachi Primeval Flower GardenKurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture
Stretching across a gentle south-facing slope at an elevation of around 700 metres on Mount Kurikoma, this 15-hectare wetland is home to a rich variety of rare alpine plants. Flowers bloom thro...
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The observation deck at Jumanyama ParkAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
From this point, you can look out over the former Hondo city area, with views stretching north toward Mount Unzen Fugen and south toward the islands scattered across the Shiranui Sea. The park ...
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mountain villages mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads with characteristics roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsSpecifications
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Matsutake mountain observatoryAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Perched midway up Mount Toomiyama, this lookout commands wide, open views of Ushibuka and the graceful span of the Ushibuka Haiya Bridge. Across the seasons, the panorama extends to the East China ...
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Kanazawa Municipal Iozen Ski AreaTawaramachi Te Kou 21, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-1108
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Mt. Tatoko-yamaChinto Tatoko 33-22, Hagi city, Yamaguchi prefecture
373-meter mountain where you can command a view of Hagi castle and Japan Sea.
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Okudaisen & MitsukueMitsukue, Kofu, Hino District, Tottori prefecture
A popular spot for artists and photographers eager to capture rustic thatched-roof huts and scenery, Okudaisen’s Mitsukue area offers a nostalgic look at the landscape of old Japan against the back...
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mountains/mountain trails/cabinsSpecifications
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