Mount Iwaki
One of the highest mountains in Japan, Mount Iwaki is known for summer hiking offering panoramic views from the summit,...
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Sakura Tunnel – Cherry Tree Road
Planted over 10 years between 1985 and 1995, a network of roads with 6,500 cherry trees all bloom at once...
Kakunodate Samurai Town
A preserved old samurai town famous for period buildings and spectacular cherry blossoms in spring.When JapanTweet The GoodThe Not-So GoodEasy...
Showa Big Buddha (Seiryu Temple)
With one of the largest "Big Buddha" statues in Japan, a stunning 5 story pagoda that looks great in the...
Lamp No Yado Aoni Hot Spring
Hidden away deep in the mountains near Hirosaki, a trip to this isolated hot spring in winter is an experience...
Hirosaki Castle
Located in the far north of Japan, Winters are cold and the Cherry Blossoms bloom late. Tourists are less often...
Gunkanjima
Gunkanjima is an abandoned outpost island for a former coal mining operation, build in part by forced labor, and accessible...
Huis Ten Bosch
Huis Ten Bosch is a Dutch themed amusement park located 2 hours from Nagasaki. Opened in March 25, 1992 no...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki is a well known city in the far west of Japan most notable as the second city to be...
Enoshima
Enoshima is a popular summer tourist spot that is very reminiscent of some of the southern coastal towns of the...