Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Spot List

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

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.

Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Discover the famous ”Mashu blue”

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

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

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

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

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

Overwhelming in scale

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

Aptly named, this mysterious hot spring transforms an entire river

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond