Natural Beauty at its Best!

Posted on 04/23/2021 Last updated on 05/31/2021

Are you looking for places where you can admire the natural beauty of Japan? Somewhere where you can enjoy peace and calm? There are still many destinations in Japan that can offer us adventure and natural beauty without heavy tourist crowds. If you are looking for a holiday where you can immerse yourself in nature, these destinations are perfect.

Sumatakyo (Sumata Gorge), Shizuoka Prefecture

Enjoy the scenic view of a suspended bridge over the emerald green lake. Yume no Tsuribashi or Dream Suspension Bridge is located in Sumata Gorge, Shizuoka Prefecture. The bridge is 90 meters long and suspended 8 meters above a dam lake. From Sumatakyo hot spring, which is the starting point of this course to the suspension bridge is about 40 minutes walk. You will surely be pleased by this lake that appears when you are a little tired of hiking. You can enjoy the beautiful emerald green lake while enjoying both the thrill of the oscillating bridge and the seasonal view of the mountains. Only 10 people can cross this bridge at a time.

Oze National Park, Gunma Prefecture

Oze National Park is situated in the central area of Japan’s main island of Honshu, around 150 kilometers north of Tokyo. Eruptions of the Oze volcanoes have shaped the terrain over thousands of years. Along the way, they created a string of peaks from Mount Aizu-Komagatake in the north to Mount Shibutsu and Mount Kasagatake in the south. Mount Tashiro, Mount Taishaku and Mount Daikuratakayama are to the west.

An extinct volcano, Mount Hiuchigatake, is at the center of the park and is also the tallest peak of the region. It overlooks Lake Ozenuma and Ozegahara Marsh.

It is a beautiful place for hiking. You can take a lot of good pictures and enjoy the nature. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery, fresh mountain air and well-preserved nature. While enjoying the flowers and scenery you can spend an elegant time leisurely hiking in Oze.

Magome and Tsumago, Gifu & Nagano Prefecture

Magome and Tsumago are two beautifully preserved traditional villages. Both are located in Kiso Valley in Gifu Prefecture (Magome) and Nagano Prefecture (Tsumago). You can enjoy the natural beauty and historical sites.

You can get a cedar wood certificate proving that you hiked between the two post towns. It is an interesting place to visit with beautiful and well-preserved houses built during Edo period.

Lake Okutadami, Niigata Prefecture

Lake Okutadami is a man-made lake formed by the construction of the Okutadami dam. You can take a ride on a tour boat and enjoy the beautiful view. You can also enjoy a variety of different cruises on small ferries for a better glimpse of the beauty of the surroundings.