Search results for Mountains
The land area of Japan is almost 70% mountains, and there are some impressive ones here. From peaks that let you look down upon a sea of clouds to those you can ascend on a ropeway, from mountains you can hike with ease to Mt. Fuji, the tallest in all of Japan, We have put together a wide variety of Japan’s mountainous destinations for you.
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Arakura Mountain Sengen Park (Arakurayama Sengen Park)
- Mt. Fuji
- Arakura Sengen Shrine is one of the foremost scenic destinations of Fujiyoshida City. Climb the 397-step staircase located near the main ...
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Shirakawa-go
- Hidatakayama
- The style of architecture known as Gassho-zukuri (Japanese architecture with a steep thatched roof) and the townscape of Shirakawa-go are...
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Lake Kawaguchiko
- Mt. Fuji
- One of the five lakes of Mt. Fuji, Kawaguchi-ko offers a luxurious opportunity to enjoy a close view of this magnificent mountain. Here, ...
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Nihonji Temple, Nokogiriyama kogiriyama
- Chiba
- This is the oldest Japanese temple in the Kanto region, established approximately 1,300 years ago for Gyoki Botsatsu. The symbol of the t...
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Keisoku-ji Temple
- Shiga & Lake Biwa
- This old temple was founded by Gyoki, a Buddhist priest, in 735. From mid-November to late-November, approximately 200 ancient trees, mai...
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Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
- Mt. Fuji
- Near the Nashigawa River, the main event area is at Momoji-kairo (maple corridor), an avenue of about 60 massive, brilliantly red maple t...
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Lake Biwa
- Shiga & Lake Biwa
- Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan in terms of area size and water volume, and it takes up about 1/6 of Shiga Prefecture. It's a...
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Oshino Hakkai
- Mt. Fuji
- This well, designated as a natural monument, gets its water from the groundwater of Mount Fuji. The former Oshino Lake dried up, and the ...
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Happoike Pond
- Nagano
- Like a giant mirror, the Hakuba mountain range is reflected on the surface of this mysterious pond. At an elevation of 2,060m, the red au...
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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...