![]() Kinkakuji Temple (金閣寺) is yet another popular place among foreign visitors. You can ride the gondola, there is also the “cloud walk” which is a bridge that hangs over the sea of clouds. This place is situated in the mountains of Hidaka and Tokachi which are located at an altitude of 1,088 meters from sea level, making it possible to watch the spectacular view.Īlthough it is only open from mid-May to the end of October, there are many ways you can enjoy the scenery. These clouds accumulated are called Unkai (雲海) which means “sea of clouds”. Unkai Terrace (雲海テラス) is a terrace located in Hokkaido where you can see down at the clouds. You can check out these spots in the following article by clicking the link down bellow. But there are also places where you can see the busy streets from up high. This makes it one of the busiest crossings in the world.īeing on the ground-level, and experiencing the crowd is one way to enjoy this chaotic scene. The crossing is located just outside of Shibuya train station, and it is estimated that on average, approximately 1,000 people cross this street during each blue light. This is evident by just seeing how crowded this crossing gets. As you may already know, Shibuya is the epicenter of young culture in Tokyo. Shibuya Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点) is another very popular spot for foreign visitors, especially younger visitors. The scenic waterfall is also accompanied by the stunning three-story Pagoda of Seigantoji temple (青岸渡寺). These pilgrimage routes are well visited by people from across the world. ![]() This waterfall has the longest fall out of any waterfall in Japan (133m) and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”, which also includes the ancient pilgrimage routes, Kumano Kodo (熊野古道). Nachi Fall (那智の滝) is a waterfall located in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture. The sunlight shining threw the trees, illuminating the moss-covered rocks creating scenery that will remind you of the Ghibli film “Princess Mononoke”, which by the way, was inspired by this island. Because of its location, being south of most of Japan and remote, it has a unique beauty that can’t be seen elsewhere in the country.Īlthough there are people living on the island and you will see numerous visitors, the nature here is well preserved. Yakushima Island (屋久島) is an island located near Kagoshima prefecture. Kayaking and snorkeling are popular activities there. The emerald green ocean, white sandy beaches, and the numerous small islands visible from the shore create scenery that resembles that of a Caribbean island.Īlthough Ishigaki island is a small island compared to Okinawa’s main island, there is so much you can do there.An observation deck in Kabira Park is one of the best places to view Kabira Bay. Kabira Bay (川平湾) is the most popular spot among visitors in Ishigaki island, Okinawa prefecture. Although it is rather off the beaten track, it is worth visiting. The view from the top area is unique and once you get all the way to the bottom area, you’ll have an uninterrupted view of the sea of Japan right in front of you. It is similar to that of the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, but the difference is that this shrine is right next to the ocean. ![]() As you can see from the image above, the shrine stands on the edge of the cliff with over 100 vermilion torii gates. Motonosumi Shrine (元乃隅神社) is a Shinto Shrine located in Yamaguchi prefecture. You can check out the best time to visit from the following link. Also, this sight will vastly change its appearance depending on when you visit it. The sight of this village has an interesting valance between peculiar architecture, nature, and history. These triangular shaped houses were built in the 17th century and both village and its houses have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995. ![]() Shirakawago (白川郷) is a village located in Gifu prefecture that is characterized by the Gassho-zukuri houses. ![]()
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