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Arakogawa Park

An urban park stretching along both banks of the Arakogawa River in Minato Ward, Nagoya. About 1,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees line the riverside, and the park turns a soft pink each spring. The cherry-lined path runs for about 1 kilometer, drawing crowds for strolls and picnics. The annual Sakura Festival, held from late March to early April, features concerts, workshops, and food trucks timed to the cherry blossom season.

• Nagoya
• Parks & Gardens

Shirogane Blue Pond

The Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei is famous as the top tourist attraction in the area, captivating visitors with its vivid blue. This man-made pond unexpectedly formed when water accumulated behind a dam that was constructed to prevent volcanic mudflows from Mt. Tokachi. The surreal blue of the pond, combined with the surrounding lush nature and dead larch trees, creates an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale.

• Furano and Biei
• Nature Spots

Okama Crater Lake (Goshiki Lake)

Lake Gokako, situated at the highest elevation within the Zao mountain range, is a volcanic crater lake. Enclosed by three peaks - Kattadake, Kumano Peak, and Goshikidake - this lake spans a diameter of 325 meters and has a circumference of about 1 km. Due to varying factors such as season, time of day, weather, and temperature, the lake's water changes in colors, ranging from deep green, blue, to emerald green. This has earned it the moniker " Goshiki Lake (Five-Colored Lake)." The serene shimmer of the lake's surface contrasts sharply with the rugged volcanic walls, creating a profound sense of natural beauty.

• Miyagi
• Nature Spots

Ryusei-no-Taki Falls・Ginga-no-Taki Falls

The Ishikari River is a first-class river that flows through the central-western part of Hokkaido and empties into the Sea of Japan. Sounkyo, located along the Ishikari River, has a large gorge with many waterfalls falling from the cliffs over a distance of 24 kilometers.　Two of the most beautiful waterfalls are "Ryusei-no-Taki Falls・Ginga-no-Taki Falls."

• Asahikawa and Sounkyo
• Nature Spots

Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta

The shores of Lake Shikotsu in are said to keep some of the clearest waters in Japan. Set in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, this same location is also home to a resort hotel retreat that celebrates the rejuvenating power of water. With a keen eye for relaxation and wellness, stays here feature a holistic approach to beauty and health, enhanced by on-site eateries like Healthy Buffet AMAM and Japanese dining Ryori Chaya Ama no Uta, guests are invited to select from a comprehensive package of services including bathing, spa treatments, fitness, and quality sleep experiences.

• Chitose and Tomakomai
• Hotels

Kenchoji Temple

Kenchoji is Japan’s first Zen training monastery, founded in the Kencho era (1253) by the 5th regent of the Kamakura shogunate, Hojo Tokiyori, with the invitation of the high priest Rankei Doryu from the Song Dynasty. It’s home to some 400+ sub temples, flourishing as the head temple of the Rinzai school Kenchoji branch and the first among the Kamakura Gozan. The temple’s name is officially coined as Kofukuzan Kencho Kokokoku Zenji, while its mountain name Kofuku comes from Kofukuro, and the temple name derives from the era name.

• Kamakura
• Shrines & Temples

Mt. Kagamiyama (Saga prefecture)

Kagamiyama, located in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, is a mountain with an elevation of 284 meters, known for its beautifully shaped trapezoidal form, becoming a symbol of Karatsu City. You can reach the summit via a winding road approximately 4 km long, attracting many visitors for hiking and drives. The mountain also has slopes suitable for hang-gliding, attracting enthusiasts of hang-gliding and paragliding.

• Saga
• Nature Spots

Imperial Hotel Tokyo

In 1890, upon the request of the Meiji Administration that was promoting the westernization of Japan, this hotel was opened by leading businessmen. For the first 19 years, Shibusawa Eiichi, the representative of the founders, administered the management and served as president.

• Ginza, Yurakucho
• Hotels

Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

Located in a corner of the Tama Hills, Ikuta Ryokuchi is the most representative greenery park in the suburbs of Tokyo. Within the park grounds covers a wide range of areas of woods centered by the perfectly kept sawtooth oak and quercus acuta (the Japanese evergreen oak), and precious natural resources such as wetlands and bubbling springs.

• Kawasaki
• Parks & Gardens

Kankakei (Ropeway)

Kankakei is a gorge in Kagawa Prefecture’s Shodo Island. It is located in the heart of Setonaikai National Park. The valley of Kankakei was formed over thousands of years as volcanic andesite and agglomerate were thrust upward via shifting of the earth’s mantle and eroded by rain and wind, creating a spectacular scene of sheer cliffs and rock formations.

• Kagawa
• Ropeway