Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Spot List

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

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.

Ryuzu Falls is one of the representative waterfalls in Oku-Nikko. Its forked cascade resembles the head of a dragon.

Lake Yamanakako is the largest and highest of the Fuji Five Lakes, and the closest one to Mount Fuji.

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Tour around the beautiful marshlands

These thrilling falls run down a steep cliff some 97 meters high. Each season offers stunning views of the great outdoors.

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

Enjoy the Sight of Mountains and Beautiful Fall Foliage Reflected off the Waters of a Lake

The namesake for the area and one of Japan's ”Top 100 Waterfalls”

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.

Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge

Lake Ashinoko is surrounded by the mountains of Hakone. You can go for a drive or take a stroll, and you can also take the Pleasure Cruise to enjoy the splendid view from the lake.

Here at Bodaigi Pond, you can view a satoyama (mountain foothill) landscape. It is a tranquil spot where you can hear the chirping of birds.

A lake found at the opening of the Oku-Nikko region. Enjoy the changing of the seasons from the lakeshore at the foot of Mt. Nantai.

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

The deepest and westernmost lake of the ”Fuji Five Lakes,” it is very clear where you can enjoy marine sports and camping.

A trekking spot surrounded by mother nature

Stroll around the beautiful, mystical lakes and ponds

Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature