Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Spot List

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

Yudaki Falls are located in Oku-Nikko and rank as one of Japan's three great waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking sight of the 70-meter-high cascade.

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

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

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.

Five lakes surrounded by forest in Shiretoko. Feel at one with nature as you stroll along pathways in this World Natural Heritage Site.

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.

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

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

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

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

Overwhelming in scale

Aptly named, this mysterious hot spring transforms an entire river

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

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

Discover the famous ”Mashu blue”

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls