There are such a lot of stunning locations to go to in Japan, which makes it extraordinarily tough to decide on solely 70. However with suggestions from the entire Tokyo Weekender crew and associates, we have compiled the final word checklist of must-sees in Japan per area. Though we could point out locations you have heard of, there are some off-the-beaten-track locations combined in as nicely. Let’s get your journey plans began.
Hokkaido Area
1. See the rolling fields of lavender in Furano in the summertime.
2. Admire the 4 seasons from one of many many scorching spring baths in Jozankei Onsen Village.
3. Float in a 3-meter elevated chair and gaze on the snowy mountains from the Cloud Bar at Hoshino Resort Tomamu’s Unkai Terrace.
4. Watch the floating candles and ice sculptures at Otaru Snow Mild Path Pageant.
5. Or play snow golf at Bibai Snow Land.
6. Stroll on pure drift ice within the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Tohoku Area
7. Take a journey on the Shirakami Resort Practice that runs from Aomori to Akita.
8. Or hike the Michinoku Coastal Path on the East coast.
9. Forest bathe subsequent to the peaceable streams of the Oirase Gorge in Aomori.
10. Choose Japan’s well-known Aomori apples in Hirosaki Apple Park.
11. In winter, get cozy on a kotatsu boat journey on the Geibikei Gorge in Iwate.
12. Expertise a religious rebirth in your hike via the shrines of God Sanzanthe three sacred mountains.
13. Traipse via the restored Edo city of Ouchijuku in Fukushima, discover a stuffed vegetable doll and luxuriate in conventional meals from the thatched homes that line the road.
Kanto Area
14. Take a tour across the Sawanoi Sake Brewery within the countryside of Tokyo and luxuriate in a glass (or extra) of sake whereas overlooking Tama River.
15. Attempt kusaya, Japan’s reply to surströmming, on one of many Tokyo islands (our advice is Niijima Island).
16. Stroll alongside Kurazukuri road in Little Edo (also called Kawagoe), and listen to the previous bell tower chime.
17. Admire the picturesque scene from the Chichibu Paleo Categorical.
18. Enjoyment of watching the world’s most stunning wisteria tree at Ashikaga Flower Park.
19. Or see a magical ocean of blue flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park.
20. Then journey additional South, when you’ve got the time, to snap a shot of the dawn behind the Oarai Isosaki Shrine that stands on the rocks within the sea.
21. Go to the house of Daruma dolls in Takasaki.
Chubu Area
22. Go to the house of the koi fish (nishikigoi) in Yamakoshi, Niigata and watch them swim within the pure swimming pools of rice paddies.
23. Catch your reflection within the shallow infinity pool at Kiyotsu Gorge‘s Panorama Station.
24. Take the ferry to Sado Islandhike via the pure cedar tree forest and go to Shukunegi Village, a conventional fishing city within the south.
25. Stroll via the towering cedar-lined hall at Togakushi Shrine in Nagano Prefecture.
26. Or wander round Koke no Moria Hayao Miyazaki-esque forest with a blanket of moss — as if it got here straight out of the anime Princess Mononoke.
27. Breathe within the recent air, gaze over the crystal blue waters and have a look at a aid of the Japanese Alps in Kamikochi.
28. Observe the onsen-bathing snow monkeys at Jigokudani.
29. Hire a motorcycle and cycle throughout Mount Fuji’s Kawaguchiko Lake.
30. And get a one-of-a-kind view of Mount Fuji from the 79-meter-high rollercoaster Fujiyama at Fuji Q Highland.
31. Go bizarre museum hopping round Atami, Izu and Ito.
32. And afterward, be mesmerized by the fireworks on the beachfront in Atami in the course of the seasonal Atami Fireworks Honest.
33. See the Japanese Maple (momiji) blooming alongside winter cherry blossoms in Obara Fureai Park in Aichi prefecture.
34. Run via the maze-like path and among the many grassy hills of the Website of Reversible Future.
35. Marvel on the water lilies and carps in Monet’s Pondan nearly actual reproduction of his work.
36. Keep in a Gassho home (a triangular thatched roof farmhouse) in Shirakawa-go Villagea serene city that appears prefer it belongs in an previous samurai film.
37. Go to the citadel city of Gujo Hachimanand when you’re fortunate, you may even see the citadel floating above the fog.
38. Stroll via the expansive Kenrokuen Backyardidentified for its chic panorama components — it is received every thing you’d need from a Japanese park.
Kansai Area
39. Enterprise out previous Kyoto’s well-known Arashiyama forest to Otagi Nenbutsuji Templethe place 1,200 distinctive Rakan statues adorn the grounds.
40. Take a day journey from Kyoto to have a tea plantation tour and tea ceremony above the tea fields in Wazuka.
41. Go retro recreation hopping in ShinsekaiOsaka.
42. See the odd but charming art work Tower of the Solarthe image of Expo ’70.
43. Rise early and watch the ocean of clouds over Takeda Citadel Ruins in Hyogo prefecture.
44. Or go to essentially the most elegant and imposing citadel additional south: Himeji Citadela postcard picture of Japan.
45. Watch one of many many rituals and ceremonies at Ise Jinguthe place monks pray for prosperity, peace and harvest.
46. Worship the romantic environment of the wedded rocks (Meoto Iwa), two rock formations at sea tied along with a sacred straw rope.
47. Stroll the Kumano Kodo pilgrimagea spiritual ceremony of worship and purification, and a good way to discover the luxurious nature of Wakayama prefecture.
Shikoku and Chugoku
48. Journey at the least part of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimagea observe that covers all of Shikoku Island.
49. Borrow a free broom and turn into Kiki from the anime Kiki’s Supply Service in Shodoshima Olive Park.
50. Search the tons of of life-size dolls in Tokushima’s Nagoro Scarecrow Village.
51. Trudge across the coastal Tottori Sand Dunes on the again of a camel.
52. Climb Japan’s most harmful nationwide treasure, Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Temple — breathtaking however treacherous.
53. Run up the white marble steps to the Hill of Hopean artistically sculpted platform with panoramic views off one of many islands in Hiroshima.
54. Join one among many workshops, similar to bamboo object-making and pottery in Takehara Metropolisalso called “Little Kyoto”.
Kyushu Area
55. Soak within the volcanic scorching springs and sand baths within the Northern Oita city of Beppu.
56. Climb to the highest of one among Mount Kuju’s peaks and be blindsided by the magnificent views.
57. Hire a motorcycle and pedal alongside Itoshima’s coastal street to the aesthetic Sakurai Futamigaura rocks, aesthetically captured via a white Shinto gate.
58. Go to Fukutsu’s Miyajihama Seaside at sunset and low tide to expertise an unimaginable sea mirror.
59. Encounter a style of Amsterdam in Huis Ten Boschscent the tulips and go away with a Nijntje (Miffy) plushie.
60. Discover all the lovable fruit-shaped bus stops in Konagai City, an hour from Nagasaki Metropolis.
61. Go to Udo Jinguthe caved-in oceanside shrine and throw a clay ball to make a want.
62. Watch the koi fish within the streams subsequent to samurai homes in Obi Citadel City.
63. Roam across the hauntingly stunning cedar forest of Yakushima Island.
64. Plan a nature observing Eco Tour on the island of Amami Oshima.
65. Or row via the mangroves in a kayak within the Amami Mangrove Forest.
66. In the event you’re in for a bit journey, go caving within the limestone caves of Okinoerabu Island.
Okinawa Area
67. Discover historic limestone caves and completely clear blue water in Ishigaki.
68. And ensure to hire electrical bikes to tour all through the entire island.
69. Dive or snorkel in Kerama Islands and watch the limitless crevasses and largest coral reef in Japan full of multicolored fish.
70. Work together with locals whilst you take pleasure in freshly cooked meals in Makishi Public Marketor just purchase a snack to go and discover the world whilst you eat.