Location List

Japan's oldest gravity concrete dam. Designated as an Important Cultural Property by the national government.

A facility designed to promote the healthy development of young people through outdoor activities and other programs in a natural environment.

Located near Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple), a representative tourist spot in Yamagata City, this ruin boasts a breathtaking, mystical beauty created by nature. As you proceed along the mountain pat...

Set across approximately 12 hectares at the base of the Iide Mountain Range, this expansive auto campground offers an immersive outdoor retreat surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy the s...

This is the remains of a mine located deep in the mountains. Ruins of an office building made from karami bricks—slag bricks that evoke a scene reminiscent of an anime setting—still remain on th...

Located in the Saidaiji district of Okayama City’s Higashi Ward—an area known for enjoying some of the highest numbers of sunny days in the prefecture—this orchard is a popular destination for frui...

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...

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...

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. ...

This scenic driving route is popular with motorists for its beautiful views and has also been used as a filming location for television commercials. The road climbs 9.7 kilometers to the summit ...

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...

Situated in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, this integrated junior and senior high school occupies an expansive campus of approximately 290 hectares. The grounds are equipped with extensive spor...

Founded by ceramic artist Handeishi Kawakita, this pottery complex unfolds across spacious grounds reminiscent of a small traditional village. The site is home to eight kilns of five different t...

Home to the only gondola in Miyagi Prefecture, this site features an observation deck at an elevation of roughly 1,100 meters, offering sweeping views across the Sendai Plain to the Oshika Peninsul...

A park on a small hill beside Sakitsu Church. From here, the sweeping view of the Amakusa west coast is truly breathtaking—especially at sunset, when the scenery resembles a beautiful painting. ...

Located halfway up Mount Haruna, this scenic site offers sweeping panoramic views over the landscape below. The broad grassy field—also usable as a parking area, creates an open, expansive atmos...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Tsujishima is a small island of about 0.6 square kilometers located in Itsuwamachi, Amakusa City. The island is connected to Amakusa Shimoshima by the Tsujiohashi Bridge. About 200 wild dolphins...

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 ...

In Ishizumimachi, Numata City—home to the Ishizumi Terraced Rice Fields—an aging and declining population led to a rise in abandoned farmland and vacant houses. In 2018, a project was launched to r...