Top Japan’s Natural Wonders: Complete Guide & Info for Your Visit!

Japan’s Natural Wonders – As one of the most popular countries among tourists, Japan offers various tours, including fascinating nature destinations to review. Starting from mountains and waterfalls to the desert in this Sakura country.

Another remarkable fact is that all the natural beauty is well-maintained and clean. Various places can also be reached by public transportation. So, for those who are searching for a different atmosphere and want to explore beyond Tokyo, let’s go to natural tourist spots that make your vacation even more memorable!

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Latest Regulations on Traveling to Japan

There are a few things that t-mates should know beforehand if you want to add some extra excitement to the holidays. All of Japan’s latest travel regulations can be found at the link attached below. Happy reading, t-mates~

LATEST TRAVELING REGULATIONS TO JAPAN

Top 10 Natural Wonders in Japan, Totally Breathtaking!

What are the best natural sights in Japan? Your virtual guide is here for those who want to find a different atmosphere and explore more than just Tokyo. Keep reading to know what you shouldn’t miss when visiting the country.

1. Mount Fuji

We bet you already know this iconic attraction of Japan. Mount Fuji, the most popular mountain in Japan, is favored by almost everyone — be it domestic or international tourists. Located on the border of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures, this mountain is the highest in Japan, with a height of 3,776 meters.

Mount Fuji can be climbed from early July to early September only. During the climbing season in July and August, you can take a bus directly to the closest station at the foot of Mount Fuji. There are four hiking routes that you can choose from here, but the most popular is the Yoshida Guchi Route since it’s not too steep.

If hiking is not your thing, you can still enjoy the beauty of Mount Fuji around the station. Your eyes will be pleased with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji from afar. Furthermore,  when the weather is sunny, Mount Fuji can be seen clearly up to the top! The weather here is quite cold, so make sure you wear warm clothes, t-mates.

2. Tottori Desert

Who would’ve imagined that you could also find a desert in Japan? Not only in the Middle East but in Tottori Prefecture, there’s the Tottori Desert which covers an area of about 30 square kilometers. If you’re curious and wanna come here, prepare your energy to climb the dunes!

Feeling a bit drained? Don’t worry! You can also ride a camel here, which costs around 1,300 yen per person or 2,500 yen for two persons. There is paragliding and sand surfing too. Sounds fun, right? We don’t recommend you to come here in the summer from July to August because of the weather, so prepare your visit accordingly, t-mates.

3. Nachi Falls

This 133-meter-high Nachi Falls is the tallest waterfall in Japan, located in Wakayama. Surrounded by hills, lush greenery, and pagodas, the scenery around this waterfall is simply breathtaking! You can see that the nature around the waterfall area is remarkably well-preserved.

You have to go the extra mile to reach this waterfall, but it’ll be worth the hike! If you want to take a photo with a waterfall in the background, visit the temple, t-mates! The splash of the waterfall that goes to your face will give you a refreshing sensation…

4. Hakodate Mount

Do you know Hakodate? It’s a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, which has a stunning view of the city that blends with the blue ocean. Enjoy the night view of a million lights here while feeling the ocean breeze of Hokkaido.

Going to Hakodate will create more intimate moments if you’re on a mini-moon or honeymoon with your loved one. The twinkling lights look like flying fireflies when you see them from up above!

For those who want to go to Hakodate Mount, you can simply take a cable car from the foot of the mountain to the top within a 3-minute ride. Need more info about this? Click here to find out!

5. Kyoto

As the imperial capital of Japan since the 19th century, Kyoto has many historical buildings with authentic Japanese architecture. There are about 18 historical monuments in this city that you can visit while exploring Kyoto.

Strolling around Kyoto and its various traditional spots will definitely amaze you with the ancient Japanese buildings. If you want to go to Kyoto from Tokyo, you can take the Shinkansen train or bus.

One of the must-visit places in Kyoto is Kiyomizudera Temple, situated around the Otowa Waterfall. When the fall season arrives, you can see the leaves around the temple turn orange and red colors. Magical autumn happens in front of you!

6. Takachiho Gorge

Located in Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge is a V-shaped gorge formed 120 million years ago from the lava of Mount Aso’s eruption. The height of the ravine can reach 100 meters! No wonder the scenery around this place is totally astonishing ?

You can enjoy a 17-meter-high waterfall and take a rowboat down the river flanked by canyons. The water is clear and bluish in color, and the atmosphere around will soothe you. You can rent a boat for 2,000 yen for about 30 minutes that fit a maximum of 3 people.

There’s also a temple that is 1,800 years old located in this area. When you’re done enjoying the natural beauty of Takachiho Gorge, you can fill your stomach at some available restaurants. Need something to bring back home? Worry not, there’s also a souvenir shop here!

7. Jigokudani (Hell Valley)

The name looks terrifying. However, the uniqueness of this place will make you lose words. Known as Jigokudani Noboribetsu, this place is located in Hokkaido. Jigokudani has an active crater and steep red cliffs with hot water up to 130 degrees! Thus, this is the reason why this place is called Hell Valley.

This Japan’s natural wonder offers the view and atmosphere of a volcanic mountain. Very unique but breathtaking at the same time! There is a wooden path leading to the Tessen Pond hot spring for you who want to enjoy this hell valley’s view. Don’t forget to have your camera ready and take photos around this area, t-mates!

You can also soak your feet while looking at the view of the valley on the Oyunumagawa River. In autumn, the scenery looks even more beautiful because the leaves will start to turn brown, orange, and red colors.

8. Odori Park

This Odori Park is located in the heart of the amazingly cool city of Sapporo. With an area of ​​1.5 km, this park is home to 4,700 trees of 92 species! In addition to trees, you can also see colorful flowers such as tulips and lilacs.

This park has many unique spots, such as fountains, rose gardens, statues, the Sapporo history museum, and the 3-story Sapporo TV tower! You can enter the tower by paying 720 yen.

Going to Odori park in any season will always be fun as there is always a different festival. In spring, there is the Lilac Festival; in summer, there is the Yosakoi Soran Festival and Beer Garden; while in autumn, there is the Autumn Fest which provides a variety of Hokkaido specialties. When winter is held, the world-class Snow Festival!

9. Akiyoshido Cave

Akiyoshido Cave is one of the largest caves in Japan. This place is suitable for those who like to explore new adventures! Located in Yamaguchi, this cave is about 24 meters high, with a length that reaches 10 km. However, visitors can only go through 1 km long only.

River water flows in the cave with rock formations like terraces in rice fields. You can relax and enjoy the cave’s beauty while taking pictures of this incredible natural wonder.

Uniquely, the temperature in this cave is always ~17 degrees Celsius in any season! So, this cave will not feel hot in summer and will become warm when winter comes.

10. Yakushima Island

Looking for a new adventure in Japan? Try to visit Yakushima Island in the southern part of Kyushu. The island, located in Kagoshima, is a world heritage site where you can do many activities, including exploring the forest, playing on the beach, and even trekking.

If you want to explore the forest, you can go to the Yakusugi Land tourism forest. Stroll around in the jungle while enjoying the beauty of the cedar trees and water flowing in the clean river.

Want to relax on the beach? Go to Nagata-Inaka Hama Beach, a white sand beach with clear blue seawater. If you are lucky, you can meet many turtles that come to lay their eggs.

Can’t Wait to Wander and Explore Japan’s Natural Wonders?

Although we’ve only curated the top 10 Japan’s natural wonders that you can visit during your trip, Japan still has many things to explore! When the border opens, have your luggage and itinerary ready, then let’s head to Japan! In the meantime, you can book flights and hotels at tiket.com for a more budget-friendly vacation.

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