Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Spot List

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

Aptly named, this mysterious hot spring transforms an entire river

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

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

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

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

Overwhelming in scale

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

Discover the famous ”Mashu blue”

A deep, mystical gorge stretching over 2 km long. Take the famous ”Boat Ride down Geibi Gorge” for the chance to see countless strangely shaped boulders.

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

This lake beautifully compliments Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site. You can enjoy many leisure activities in the vast natural surroundings.