12 Activities Gion Shirakawa at Night in Spring Larry Knipfing Take your time and stroll along the Shirakawa River, enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom. The entire Gion district is lit...
18 Activities Hiking Mt. Misen in Miyajima Island Jemma King Mt. Misen is the highest place on Miyajima Island and on a clear day provides breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea. Brea...
8 Activities Honzawa Onsen C. Rio Sitting at 2150m, Honzawa Onsen is the highest rotenburo (outdoor hot springs) in Japan.
Activities Cape Sata Laura Keating The southernmost point of mainland Japan at Cape Sata, in Kagoshima, is beautiful, remote and a great place for seekers of mo...
16 Activities The Sumida Embankment Elena Lisina The Sumida River embankment is a good place for rest, walking, and sightseeing.
6 Activities Winter in the Mt Aso region Mandy Bartok Even the mountains of Kyushu see snow in the winter months!
11 Activities Climbing Mount Shirane Hannah Morse Tired of relaxing in an onsen? Then take a hike! Really, at Mount Shirane in Gunma Prefecture.
9 Activities Okinawa Prefectural Recreation Pool Michael Flemming Okinawa Prefecture Recreation Pool: Wet Adventures in Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park
15 Activities Tanesashi Coast Promenade Peter Sidell Close to Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, this scenic 5km walk takes you along rugged coastline, a long, sandy beach, ...
8 Activities Walking along Uji River Susan Tumanon The Uji River, south of Kyoto, is often associated with the Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji". This beautiful river was the ...