An iconic landmark of Japan that offers breathtaking views. Many LIVE JAPAN readers book tours to Mt. Fuji or nearby hot springs inns with views of the famous peak before visiting Japan. With seasonal scenery like cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and snow-capped views, Mt. Fuji is a place that visitors want to come back to again and again.
Appreciate this beautiful valley, designated as a place of special scenic beauty and a natural monument. Immerse yourself in a shower of negative ions emanating from the forest.
Revel in the realistic starlit sky
One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The Tenshu, which is of Edo-style architecture and the only existing Tenshu in Tohoku, is worth a look.
A garden decorated with white and red apricot flowers
The Shinto shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo worshipped, which can bring good fortune and personal connections
A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.
A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.
The healing power of the sea and flowers
A dynamic view from the ropeway
A 27-km road that stretches from the foot to the summit of Mt. Hachiman. It is famous for the snow-walled corridor that appears in spring.
A Japanese garden with an abundance of greenery
The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.
A rooftop garden constructed atop Ohashi Junction. A spot promoting greenery techniques that has won various awards.
Watashi-bune, or the ferry boat, is affectionately called ”Pon-pon sen.” This ferry boat is Uraga's symbol for going back and forth from east to west within the port of Uraga.
Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air
Morioka's symbol connecting a station and the central part of the city
Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
It is a park located on top of Mt. Asukayama. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the park has been enjoyed by people since the Edo period (1603–1868).
See a Tree Lined Road Turned into a Tunnel of Light!