Location List

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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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373-meter mountain where you can command a view of Hagi castle and Japan Sea.

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...

This is an iconic presence in Tomakomai, climbed by about 20,000 people annually. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the summit from the seventh station, and the view from the top is outstanding. ...

As the guardian shrine of Narai-juku, this shrine has long been beloved by the people, and is worshipped as the god of long-lasting fortune in battle, safety in the home, and safe travels. It is l...

This video introduces famous autumn foliage spots in Hanamaki City. 【Featured Spots】 Kamabuchi Falls, Osawa Onsen, Kuzumaru River Gorge, Miyazawa Kenji Ihatov Center, Koshiozan Viewpoint, Gindor...

The National Shinshu Takato Youth Nature Center is an educational facility nestled within the magnificent natural setting of the Haregamine Highlands, offering views of the majestic peaks of the So...

A spectacular scenery sport you can see the ocean and islands. Rafts for oyster farming floats in the sea.

Kinojo Castle (or Ki Castle), which literally means a “demon castle,” is an ancient castle constructed in the late 7th century by the Yamato Imperial Court. A stone wall about 2.8 kilometers long a...

Opened in 1914 for the purpose of transporting coal, the station was abandoned in 1985 with the closure of the Manji Line. It has been maintained as a railway park since 1986, and SL locomotives, r...

This inn is located in a village hidden deep in the mountains, and was originally a private house, so you can take pictures of the traditional lifestyle. There is a wooden deck outside that you ca...

Santaki (“Three Falls”) is a fan-shaped waterfall located on the Yokosawa, a tributary of the Kitamata River in Oshu City. Surrounded by natural forest, it comes into view after a short walk along ...

Kiku Falls is distinguished by the confluence of two streams merging into a single cascade. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while in autumn, the foliage turns vibrant, offering seasonal beauty. T...

Koromo-no-Taki (“Robe Waterfall”) is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper section approximately 15 meters high and 14 meters wide. Its name is said to originate from a legend in which a celestial...

Dewa Shrine is said to have been founded when General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro prayed to Haguro Gongen during his campaigns against the Emishi and, after his victory, enshrined the deity here. Legend...