Search results for Forests
Two-thirds of Japan’s land area is forested, and because the country stretches a great distance from north to south, many different types of trees grow in its various forests. We have put together a collection of forests for you, including ones registered as World Heritage Sites and others used as filming locations on television or in movies.
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Sagano Bamboo Forest
- Kyoto
- These bamboo forest paths are frequently used as a filming location for various movies and TV dramas. During the traditional early winter...
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Sasaguri Kyudai Forest
- Fukuoka & Hakata
- Spanning around 17 hectors, Sasaguri Kyudai Forest opened as as place for visitors to stroll around a forest by the water. Approximately ...
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Mt. Yoshino
- Nara
- Mt. Yoshino is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, and is covered by approximately 30,000 white mountain cherry...
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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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Kiyomizu Temple
- Kyoto
- The height of the ”Kiyomizu Stage” is equivalent to that of a 4-story building, and the view of the city from Kiyomizu Stage ...
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Amanohashidate
- Kyoto
- Amanohashidate is one of the three famous scenic spots in Japan, the other two being Miyagi's Matsushima, and Hiroshima's Miy...
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Aoike, Juniko (Twelve Lakes)
- Aomori
- A lake the color of spilled blue ink, the water so clear you can see the trees that have fallen to the bottom. Aoike is located in a corn...
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Togetsukyo Bridge
- Kyoto
- Often used in movies and TV dramas, the Togetsukyo Bridge is the symbol of Arashiyama, Kyoto. Every December it is lit up in an event cal...
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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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Ouchi-juku
- Fukushima
- Oouchijukuis a posting station that has remains of Edo era's (1603-1867) old houses. There are about fifty thatched roof houses stan...