Hoheikyo Dam
Hoheikyo Dam is built upstream of Toyohira River in the Minami District of Sapporo City. It controls the flow of the Toyohira River, of course, supplies water to the Sapporo City, and the surrounding area is renowned as a tourist spot for the fall foliage.
That red-to-orange-to-yellow gradient—nature really is the best at picking colors.
Yoshinogari Historical Park
Yoshinogari Historical Park is a specially designated historical site of Japan. Spanning a total area of 117 hectares, Yoshinogari Historical Park is one of the Japan’s largest historic ruins from the Yayoi Era (5c. B.C. - 3c. A.D.) moat-encircled settlement. The ruins were discovered during an excavation in 1986.
This park is really thoughtfully designed. If you’re interested in Japanese culture, it’s definitely worth a visit.
Mt. Yoshino
Mt. Yoshino is acclaimed as the best spot to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. In the spring, the entire mountain is washed with flowering trees as they bloom from the Shimosenbon (the lower 1,000 trees) at the foothills up to the Okusembon (the inner 1,000 trees).
The view of the thousand cherry blossoms is truly unforgettable.
Minoo Falls
The name "Minoo Ohtaki" (Minoo Falls) comes from the resemblance of the cascading waterfall to the farming tool "Mi". The waterfall has been selected as “One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan”, and the beautiful scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year. In 1986, Minoo Park, where Minoo Falls is located, was selected as “One of the 100 best Forests for Forest Relaxation Therapy”.
The autumn leaves here are absolutely gorgeous when they turn red!
Sakurajima
Sakurajima is an active composite volcano located in Kagoshima Bay. It is a symbol of Kagoshima, and part of Kirishima-Yaku National Park. The volcano began to form around 26,000 years ago, and it has had 17 major eruptions.
Even though it's called Sakurajima, it's not really an island. The radishes grown here are totally different from the ones you see in regular markets—they're short and super big, apparently because of the volcanic soil. The local oranges are also small but really sweet and delicious.
Porto Europe
This is a theme park within Wakayama Marina City. Taste Wakaura’s salty wind from the sea and feel the exotic resort town.
You can enjoy the seaside views here. The seafood at Kuroshio Market is super fresh with lots of variety, and everything tastes great.