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狭山スキー場

Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa · 狭山スキー場 · 2167 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-1153, Japan

Wide runs for sledding, snowboarding & skiing, with kids' classes & equipment rentals.

Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue

7, Minato City · Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue · 2-chōme-7-付近 Kitaaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan

みなかみバンジー

Obinata, Minakami · みなかみバンジー · 143 Obinata, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1612, Japan

Beau Casey

中崎３丁目３−6 · 3-chōme-3-6 Nakazaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0016, Japan

TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET

32, Shibuya · TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET · 5-chōme-32-31 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Modern quarters with upcycled furniture in a trendy hotel offering a restaurant & a hip bar.

吹割の滝

Tonemachi Okkai, Numata · 吹割の滝 · Tonemachi Okkai, Numata, Gunma 378-0303, Japan

Picturesque waterfall, 7m high & 30m wide, with a nearby suspension bridge for viewing.

伊香保温泉石段街

Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa · 伊香保温泉石段街 · 76-5 Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102, Japan

Steep, landmark staircase dating back 400 years, lined with eateries, souvenir shops & ryokan inns.

南池袋公園

21, Toshima City · 南池袋公園 · 2-chōme-21-1 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0022, Japan

Small, laid-back park with a lawn for picnicking, a kids' play area & a farm-to-table cafe.

忍野八海

Shibokusa, Oshino · 忍野八海 · Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan

Small village in a scenic setting with 8 ponds, views of Mt. Fuji & vendors of food & souvenirs.

山中湖明神山パノラマ台

Hirano, Yamanakako · 山中湖明神山パノラマ台 · Hirano, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0502, Japan

昇仙峡

Takanaricho, Kofu · 昇仙峡 · Takanaricho, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-1214, Japan

Riverside walking trails in a cliff-lined ravine with a 30-meter waterfall & flaming fall foliage.

目黒川の桜並木

Meguro, Meguro City · 目黒川の桜並木 · 1 Chome-25 Meguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan

Scenic riverside path lined with cherry trees, drawing many visitors during the spring bloom season.

海の森公園

3, Koto City · 海の森公園 · 3-chōme-3-3 Uminomori, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0066, Japan

杵島岳

Otohime, Aso · 杵島岳 · Mt. Kishima, Otohime, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2226, Japan

鬼岳

Kamisakiyamacho, Goto · 鬼岳 · Onidake, Kamisakiyamacho, Goto, Nagasaki 853-0023, Japan

飯岡海岸

Sangawa, Asahi · 飯岡海岸 · Sangawa, Asahi, Chiba 289-2714, Japan

曽爾高原

太良路, 曽爾村 · 曽爾高原 · Japan, 〒633-1202 奈良県宇陀郡曽爾村太良路 曽爾高原

Remote, extensive & lush highland covered in Pampas grass & hiking trails.

美ヶ原高原

Takeshikamihoniri, Ueda · 美ヶ原高原 · Takeshikamihoniri, Ueda, Nagano 386-0507, Japan

Imagine standing atop the 美ヶ原高原, a stunning plateau in Nagano, Japan. Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you soak in panoramic views. It's a place to escape, wander through meadows, and feel on top of the world. Perfect for hiking and connecting with nature!

柿其渓谷

Yomikaki, Nagiso · 柿其渓谷 · 1380-6 Yomikaki, Nagiso, Kiso District, Nagano 399-5301, Japan

江の島

Enoshima, Fujisawa · 江の島 · Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0036, Japan

Cozy island offering hot springs, an English-style garden, a sacred shrine, caves & a lighthouse.

英国村

Mizukumi, Kameoka · 英国村 · Mizukumi-12 Nishibetsuinchō Yunohara, Kameoka, Kyoto 621-0124, Japan

Nestled in the hills of Kameoka, Kyoto, the "British Village" offers a quirky escape to a little slice of the UK in Japan. Expect Tudor-style buildings, gardens, and maybe even some British fare. It's a unique spot for a leisurely stroll and a fun photo opportunity, offering a taste of Britain far from its shores.

明野屋旅館

Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa · 明野屋旅館 · 199-6 Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102, Japan

Casual hot spring hotel near Mount Haruna, offering dining, plus simple rooms with tatami mats.

相模川ふれあい科学館 アクアリウムさがみはら

5, Sagamihara · 相模川ふれあい科学館 アクアリウムさがみはら · 1-chōme-5-1 Suigōtana, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0246, Japan

Fish feeding, a touch pool & tanks showing freshwater species, plus talks about the Sagami River.

三菱一号館美術館

6, Chiyoda City · 三菱一号館美術館 · 2-chōme-6-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

Stately, Queen Anne–style museum featuring a rotating collection of European art, a cafe & garden.

山梨県立富士湧水の里水族館 森の中の水族館

3098, Oshino · 山梨県立富士湧水の里水族館 森の中の水族館 · 3098-1 Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan

Exhibits of fish found in local lakes & rivers, with a donut-shaped tank & an education center.

伊香保温泉

Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa · 伊香保温泉 · Ikaho Onsen, Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102, Japan

四万温泉 積善館

Shima, Nakanojo · 四万温泉 積善館 · Japan, 〒377-0601 Gunma, Agatsuma District, Nakanojo, Shima, 温泉 ４２３６

Unfussy quarters in a genteel hot spring hotel offering river views, plus indoor & outdoor baths.

尻焼温泉 川風呂

Iriyama, Nakanojo · 尻焼温泉 川風呂 · 1503 Iriyama, Nakanojo, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1701, Japan