Nature, Scenic Views, and Park Hopping

The one and only climb in a lifetime, Japan's Top 100 Mountains

100 peaks chosen by Kyuya Fukada. Breathtaking views that stir the soul, and a lifelong challenge to conquer them all.

Japanese Hidden Gems You Must Visit

Breathtaking scenery you must see at least once in your life. Crystal-clear lakes, terraced rice fields in the sky, forests of thousand-year-old giant trees. A list of Japan's hidden gems you'll definitely want to visit someday.

This summer, play in the water. 14 Natural Pools & Taki-tsubo in Japan

Forget the heat, natural water parks. Emerald streams, taki-tsubo, hidden spots for river play. Seek coolness not found on maps.

Tour of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls

A list of the 100 waterfalls selected by the Ministry of the Environment in 1990 from 527 nominated waterfalls nationwide, organized by region. It covers famous waterfalls such as the three most famous waterfalls in Japan (disputed) - Kegon Falls, Nachi Falls, and Fukuroda Falls - as well as Shomyo Falls, which has the greatest drop in Japan. The difficulty varies from waterfalls that can be enjoyed on a stroll along maintained walking paths, to challenging spots requiring serious mountain climbing or stream climbing, with their appearance changing with the seasons: fresh greenery, autumn colors, and icefalls. The memo includes the location, drop, best season, and access difficulty of each waterfall, and you can get an overview of all 100 waterfalls on a map and record 'how many waterfalls you have conquered' by checking in.

Tour of Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine Beaches: Famous Pine Groves Nationwide

Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine Beaches are 100 coastal scenic spots with white sandy beaches and pine groves, selected in 1987 by the "Association for the Preservation of Japan's Pine Greenery." We have compiled a list of famous pine groves nationwide by region.

Heisei Hyakusen Meisui Tour: 100 Famous Waters Selected by the Ministry of the Environment

The Heisei Hyakusen Meisui are 100 springs and rivers nationwide selected by the Ministry of the Environment in 2008 (a different selection from the 1985 Meisui Hyakusen). We have compiled 99 locations that could be identified on a map, categorized by region (Tsugamine Keiryuusui is located on the border of Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures and was excluded due to difficulty in pinpointing on a map).

100 Beautiful Japanese Shores: A Tour of Beautiful Coastlines Nationwide

"100 Beautiful Japanese Shores" is a list of 100 coastlines (shores) nationwide, announced on July 10, 1996, by a selection committee composed of the Japan Fisheries Association and others. This list compiles the 100 shores, categorized by nine regions from Hokkaido to Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Please use this for planning your trips to explore shores, sandy beaches, capes, pine groves, and lakeside shores.

50 Famous Lighthouses of Japan: A Tour of Famous Coastal Lighthouses

The "50 Famous Lighthouses of Japan" are 50 lighthouses selected by the Japan Coast Guard through a public vote on November 1, 1998, the 50th Lighthouse Memorial Day. This list compiles famous lighthouses standing on capes and islands across the country, categorized by region: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu/Okinawa. Please use this for planning your coastal lighthouse tour.

The 100 Famous Waters Tour: 100 Famous Waters Selected by the Ministry of the Environment

The 100 Famous Waters are 100 springs and rivers selected in 1985 by the Environment Agency (now the Ministry of the Environment) from excellent water environments nationwide (this is a different selection from the Heisei Hyakusen Meisui in 2008). We have compiled the 100 famous waters scattered across the country by region.

Touring Climbable Lighthouses: 16 Lighthouses You Can Enter

Climbable lighthouses (lighthouses you can enter) are lighthouses where you can climb the internal stairs to reach an observation deck, and there are 16 of them nationwide. Many stand on cliffs or capes, and the sea views from above are a major attraction. We've compiled all 16 from north to south.

Tour of Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces: Selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Japan's Top 100 Rice Terraces" is a selection of 134 terraced rice fields designated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1999 (some areas are no longer individually recorded due to abandonment, etc.). Rice terraces are organized by region nationwide.

Tour of Japan's National Parks: All 35 Parks

Japan's National Parks are representative natural landscapes designated by the Ministry of the Environment. We have compiled all 35 parks in order from north to south, from Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu in Hokkaido to Iriomote-Ishigaki in Okinawa. This includes the World Natural Heritage sites of Shiretoko, Ogasawara, Yakushima, Amami Islands, and Yanbaru. Please use this for planning your journey through nature and magnificent scenery.

Special Places of Scenic Beauty: 36 Gardens and Scenic Spots Designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs

Special Places of Scenic Beauty are designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as those among the nationally designated Places of Scenic Beauty that are of particularly high value, representing Japan's leading gardens and scenic spots. From daimyo gardens such as Kenrokuen, Okayama Korakuen, and Ritsurin Garden, to Matsushima, Amanohashidate, Kamikochi, Mt. Fuji, and Miyajima, all 36 locations are compiled in regional order. Please use this for planning your trip to explore gardens and superb views.

Touring National Parks: All National Parks Nationwide

National Parks are large-scale parks established and managed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. We have compiled a list of national parks nationwide, from Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Hokkaido to Okinawa Memorial Park, in regional order. Please use this for planning your trips to see seasonal flower fields, history, and recreation.