Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
A gorge in Miyazaki where cliffs of columnar rock rise from the Gokase River, with a waterfall that can be reached by hired boat.
Takachiho · MiyazakiSubtropical island with ancient cedar forests and moss-covered landscapes that inspired Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, designated Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yakushima · KagoshimaSpanning 993 square kilometers in Hokkaido, this national park features volcanic caldera lakes, including Shikotsu and Tōya, along with hot springs and mountain areas.
Niseko · HokkaidoThis national park spanning three prefectures offers majestic mountains, forests, lakes including Japan's fourth largest, and hot springs popular in autumn.
UNESCO World Heritage site on Hokkaido's remote peninsula with steep cliffs, ancient forests, and wildlife including brown bears and sea eagles.
Shari · Hokkaido
