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ZEKKEI Japan brings you the very best scenic destinations in Japan. From cherry blossoms and autumn leaves; to temples, hot springs, and traditional townscapes; we will introduce you to the fanastic, colorful locales of Japan from a variety of different angles. Join us as you search for the perfect place for your dream trip.
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Ginzan Onsen
- Yamagata
- This hot spring was made famous by the NHK television drama “Oshin”. Gas street lamps burn at night, and the closely packed w...
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Tsutanuma
- Aomori
- This beautiful place often appears in commercials and nature programs on TV. The first and the second photos show the scenery early in th...
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Shirakami Sanchi
- Aomori
- In 1993, this place became one of the first sites ever designated as a World Heritage site in Japan. An extensive mountain zone of 130,00...
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Mt. Gassan, Midagahara Marsh
- Yamagata
- Midagahara Marsh, situated on the 8th station of Mt. Gassan, is well known as an alpine plant habitat and is sometimes called the "paradi...
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Oirase moutain stream
- Aomori
- This is a 14-kilometer mountain stream designated as a natural treasure of Japan. A great place to wander, taking in the ever changing st...
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Lake Usori
- Aomori
- A crater lake formed within Mt. Osore's caldera. It's said to be extremely acidic and unable to support life in its turquoise w...
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Matsushima
- Sendai & Matsushima
- Matsushima is one of the three most famous scenic places in Japan. The Yondaikan observation deck offers spectacular and special views in...
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Okama Crater
- Miyagi
- A circular crater lake in the Zao mountain range is called ”Okama” due to its shape resembles a bowl. About 2,000 years ago, ...
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Genbikei Gorge
- Iwate
- As the Iwai River flows down from Mt. Kurikoma, it passes through the 2 km- long Genbikei Gorge. The dynamic scenery was formed by the ri...
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Mototaki Waterfall
- Akita
- The waterfall gushing out among moss-covered foothills from the underground run-off of the year-round snow on Mt. Chokai (Chokaisan) has ...