Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Spot List

Tour around the beautiful marshlands

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

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

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

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.

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

Overwhelming in scale

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

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

Discover the famous ”Mashu blue”

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

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

Aptly named, this mysterious hot spring transforms an entire river

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.

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