Japan is a top contender for the most beautiful country in the world and has a huge diversity of natural sights to enjoy. Journey into the undisturbed Japanese countryside on a bullet train, and you’ll soon forget the Tokyo skyline receding in the distance.
Vast, diverse and dotted with awe-inspiring landmarks, rural Japan drops traveller jaws year on year. But it’s not only Mt. Fuji that entrances visitors – from the northern wonderland of Hokkaido, to the subtropical islands south of Honshu, Japan is a gallery of inspirational Eastern vistas.
If you’re looking to reconnect with nature and see something truly amazing, there are plenty of awe-inspiring sights you’ll be putting straight on your bucket list. From ice-blue pools in Hokkaido to the turquoise seas of Okinawa, with ancient forests and sand dunes in between, Japan holds myriad natural wonders. Although some may be more of a struggle to reach than others, they are all incredible displays of the power of nature that you’ll never forget.
Vast, diverse and dotted with awe-inspiring landmarks, rural Japan drops traveller jaws year on year. But it’s not only Mt. Fuji that entrances visitors – from the northern wonderland of Hokkaido, to the subtropical islands south of Honshu, Japan is a gallery of inspirational Eastern vistas.
If you’re looking to reconnect with nature and see something truly amazing, there are plenty of awe-inspiring sights you’ll be putting straight on your bucket list. From ice-blue pools in Hokkaido to the turquoise seas of Okinawa, with ancient forests and sand dunes in between, Japan holds myriad natural wonders. Although some may be more of a struggle to reach than others, they are all incredible displays of the power of nature that you’ll never forget.
Shiretoko Peninsula
Into the Wild
Explore the pristine and untouched wilderness bordering the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean.
Explore the pristine and untouched wilderness bordering the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean.
Yakushima Island
Touch the Roots of the World
Wild and mysterious, the secluded island of Yakushima is unlike anything else in Japan.
Wild and mysterious, the secluded island of Yakushima is unlike anything else in Japan.
Mt. Fuji Five Lakes
Recreational Pleasures
The majestic appearance of Mt. Fuji has always fascinated travelers for centuries.
The majestic appearance of Mt. Fuji has always fascinated travelers for centuries.
Tateyama Kurobe
Alpin Route, Rood of Japan
If you’re a lover of dramatic alpine scenery, you can't miss the trip out to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
If you’re a lover of dramatic alpine scenery, you can't miss the trip out to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Shimanami Kaido
Island Hopping Cycling
The Shimanami Kaido area is filled with the natural beauty of many islands dotting the Seto Inland Sea
The Shimanami Kaido area is filled with the natural beauty of many islands dotting the Seto Inland Sea
Niyodo River
Amazing "Niyodo Blue"
The Niyodo River is often ranked as Japan’s most beautiful river for its almost surreal cobalt blue color.
The Niyodo River is often ranked as Japan’s most beautiful river for its almost surreal cobalt blue color.
Kushiro Marshes
Nature in the Row
Aside from being Japan’s biggest wetland, the Kushiro Marsh is home to 2,000 varieties of plants and animals.
Aside from being Japan’s biggest wetland, the Kushiro Marsh is home to 2,000 varieties of plants and animals.
Ideas
for Your Japan Trip
for Your Japan Trip
- All
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Hokuriku&Shinetsu
- Kanto
- Tokai
- Kansai
- Chugoku
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
- Okinawa

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