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Though it can can a bit of work to get to some of the mountainous valleys we will introduce here, it is precisely that extra effort that makes it worth getting there! As beautiful as the valleys are in shades of fresh spring green, the autumn foliage season too has its charms.
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Niyodo River
- Kochi
- Niyodo River is a beautiful and attractive river that is widely known as ”Niyodo Blue”. Many people visit the river for river...
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Shimizu Stream Square (Nomizo Falls, Kameiwa Cave)
- Chiba
- This hidden gem in Chiba prefecture is an hour away from Tokyo. Instagram users consider it an almost magical sight to behold, particular...
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Kifune Shrine
- Kyoto
- Kifune is an old shrine that worships a dragon god who controls water. It has had a long history of believers from the ancient times. The...
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Atera Valley
- Nagano
- The valley is located a 20-minute walk away from Nojiri Station. There are many places of interest here such as Kiso-go-boku (five trees ...
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Blue Pond (Aoiike)
- Furano, Biei, Sounkyo Gorge
- This scenery, which has become world famous after being used as a wallpaper for the MacBook Pro, is actually a pond that was formed by ch...
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Kankakei Gorge
- Kagawa
- One of Japan's three major beautiful gorges. This gorge, created by volcanic activity 13 million years ago, is enveloped in rich nat...
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Sumatakyo
- Shizuoka
- Sumatakyo Valley is a very dynamic and interesting place, with beautiful autum leaves. Hot springs and the famous ”Dream suspension...
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Kikuchi Valley
- Kumamoto
- Kikuchi Valley is said to be a ”natural cooler” with an average temperature of 13 degrees Celsius even in summer. With new gr...
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Takachiho Gorge
- Miyazaki
- With 7 kilometer high cliffs, this is designated as one of Japan's scenic natural monuments. In the valley, you will find Manai Wat...
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Oigawa Railway
- Shizuoka
- Best known as the only Abt-system railway still running in Japan, it utilizes old steam locomotion cars as well as repurposed cars from p...
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