Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Spot List

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

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.

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

The Otaru Canal is a sightseeing spot emblematic of Otaru. About 1.1 km long, old warehouses stand side by side along one edge; along the other runs a promenade ideal for a pleasant stroll.

Lake Toya is the second largest caldera lake in Japan, having a circumference of about 40 km. Enjoy a walk along the lakeside or take a cruise on one of the pleasure boats.

A caldera lake formed by an eruption from Mt Oakan, Lake Akan rests among a rich natural environment and is famous for the marimo growing in it.

Overwhelming in scale

Experience the earth's energy in the remains of a volcanic crater

Discover the famous ”Mashu blue”

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond

A snow-white curtain of water falls into a blue river

Aptly named, this mysterious hot spring transforms an entire river

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

Plumes of steam and the scent of sulfur rise from this hot spring pond

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

One of the most spacious ponds in metropolitan Tokyo and beloved as a cherry-blossom viewing site in Spring. The scenic pond was often the subject of ukiyo-e paintings in the mid-19th century.

This is a natural valley and is one of the most precious nature reserves throughout the twenty-three wards of central Tokyo. It attracts many visitors who relax and enjoy walking along the rivers and immersing themselves in the serene and natural environment.

Enjoy nature all through the seasons! A whole family can enjoy the day camping and outing by the riverbank.