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The Sennin Terraced Rice Fields are a landscape that symbolizes Japanese culture, created by the wisdom of people living in harmony with a harsh natural environment. Their seasonal transformations captivate visitors and reflect the Japanese sense of nature.

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine in Fukui Prefecture is known for its moss-covered paths and quiet grounds surrounded by cedar tr...

With its blue lake, seasonal transformations, and thrilling suspension bridge walk, the Suspension Bridge of Dreams reveals a new face on every visit. Loved by Japanese travelers for generations, it also promises to be an unforgettable highlight for international visitors.

Appearing mainly from autumn to winter, the Chichibu Sea of Clouds gives those lucky enough to witness it a profound emotional experience. Japanese people treasure it as a “once-in-a-lifetime scenery.”

Nestled in Fujikawaguchiko Town, the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum combines stunning dyeing art with the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Fuji. It is celebrated overseas as a must-see cultural site, yet in Japan its popularity is still modest. In this guide, we explain the contrasting views of domestic and foreign audiences and what makes the museum truly special.

For anime fans and nature lovers alike, Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine offers a rare opportunity to experience both cultural heritage and entertainment in one place. Featured as an anime setting and revered as a power spot, the shrine welcomes travelers with its enchanting stone steps and the awe-inspiring Ugeto Rock.

In the far east of Hokkaido lies Notsuke Peninsula, home to the Betsukai Ice Horizon, a sight that exists for just a few months each year. Stretching endlessly, the frozen sea merges with the sky, offering visitors a breathtaking illusion of standing at the edge of the Earth. For foreign travelers, it is both an adventure and a chance to experience Hokkaido’s unique winter culture.

Tucked away in the remote mountains of northern Japan, Aoike offers travelers an otherworldly experience. Its surface shines with an unexplained sapphire-blue glow, changing shades with the weather and time of day. The journey is challenging, but the reward is the chance to witness a rare natural wonder found nowhere else in the world.

For those seeking to go beyond typical sightseeing, Mugen Gorge provides an encounter with Japan’s untouched beauty. The silent boat ride across the Tadami River, wrapped in shifting river mist, invites travelers into an atmosphere of serenity and awe rarely found elsewhere in the world.