Nagoya & Central JapanPublic
Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum
Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum places large contemporary sculptures across the high Utsukushigahara plateau, using open sky, mountain weather and long views as part of the art setting.
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Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPublic
Washuzan Second Observation Deck
Washuzan Second Observation Deck is a free public viewpoint above the Seto Inland Sea, framing the Great Seto Bridge and island-dotted water from the Washuzan ridge near Kojima.
Nagoya & Central JapanPublic
Akame 48 Waterfalls
Akame 48 Waterfalls follows a forested gorge in Mie where a chain of waterfalls and pools unfolds along a hiking route through cool, wooded terrain and rocky stream corridors.
KyushuPublic
Aoi Aso Shrine
Aoi Aso Shrine in Hitoyoshi was founded in 806 and preserves a group of five designated National Treasures, including distinctive thatched-roof shrine buildings within its historic precinct.
Tokyo & KantōPublic
Awamata Falls
Awamata Falls is the largest waterfall in Chiba's Yoro Valley, spreading across a long sloping rock face rather than dropping in a single vertical plunge beside a riverside walking route.
HokkaidōPublic
Bihoro Pass
Bihoro Pass rises about 525 meters on Route 243 above Lake Kussharo, opening a wide view across the caldera lake toward Mount Shari and the Shiretoko ranges in clear weather.
OkinawaPublic
Bios no Oka
Bios no Oka combines cultivated orchids, subtropical woodland and a lake landscape in Uruma. Paths and guided lake-boat experiences offer different perspectives on the vegetation, with outdoor activities extending the family appeal. Choose the parts that fit the weather and your interests, checking current activity arrangements rather than assuming every experience is included or running.
Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPublic
Bizan Park
Bizan Park occupies Mount Bizan above Tokushima, with broad views over the city and Yoshino River and spring cherry blossoms adding a seasonal layer to the mountaintop park.
Tokyo & KantōPublic
Chiba Park
Chiba Park brings Watauchi Pond, open lawns and seasonal planting close to the city's central transport district. Its Oga lotus collection connects the landscape with plants revived from ancient seeds, giving the summer flowers a story beyond their appearance. Plan around the actual flowering season if lotus is the priority; the pond and wider park remain the basis of the walk.
KyushuPublic
Chikuzenmachi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Chikuzenmachi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum interprets the former Tachiarai military airfield through aircraft, documents, testimony and the local impact of the Pacific War and 1945 air raids.
OkinawaPublic
Chura-Sun Beach
Chura-Sun Beach is a 700-meter man-made beach in Toyosaki Seaside Park, close to Naha Airport, with a netted swimming zone, palm-lined lawns and a small observation tower.
KyotoPublic
Daikaku-ji Temple
Daikaku-ji began as Emperor Saga's detached villa before becoming a temple, and its precinct still incorporates Osawa Pond, one of Japan's oldest surviving artificial garden ponds.
Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPublic
Gamou Udon
Gamou Udon is a long-running self-service Sanuki udon shop in Sakaide's Kamo district, known for simple bowls eaten outdoors amid the surrounding rice-field landscape.
Nagoya & Central JapanPublic
Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort
Hakuba Happo-one is the largest ski area in Hakuba Valley and hosted the 1998 Nagano Olympic downhill, rising from roughly 760 to 1,831 meters on a broad mountain face.
NaraPublic
Higashimuki Shopping Street
Higashimuki Shopping Street is a covered arcade running south from Kintetsu-Nara Station, lined with souvenir shops, sweets, restaurants and everyday retailers near Nara Park.
Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPublic
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park is a large zoo in northern Hiroshima with a broad collection of animals arranged across spacious grounds and naturalized hillside surroundings.
KyotoPublic
Hiyoshi Taisha
Hiyoshi Taisha spreads across roughly 468,000 square meters of wooded ground at Mount Hiei's foot in Sakamoto and serves as the head shrine for thousands of Hiyoshi, Hie and Sannō shrines.
Wakayama & KōyasanPublic
Kimiidera Temple
Kimiidera Temple climbs a hillside above Wakayama through a famous 231-step approach, with temple buildings and elevated views over the city and Wakayama Bay near three sacred wells.
KyushuPublic
Kora Taisha Shrine
Kora Taisha is a vermilion shrine near the 312-meter summit of Mount Kora, historically the foremost shrine of old Chikugo Province, with major Edo-period halls completed in 1660.
Fuji & HakonePublic
Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi is one of the Fuji Five Lakes, spreading north of Mount Fuji with lakeside viewpoints, walking areas and outdoor activities centered on changing views of the mountain.
HokkaidōPublic
Mount Hakodate
Mount Hakodate rises about 334 meters above the city, with a summit viewpoint looking down the narrow isthmus between two bodies of water and across Hakodate's night skyline.
KyushuPublic
Nagasaki Seaside Park
Nagasaki Seaside Park is a landscaped harborfront opened in 2004, linking broad lawns, a water garden and promenade space along the central waterfront beside the Dejima and Tokiwa areas.
Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPublic
Naruto Park
Naruto Park overlooks the Naruto Strait and its famous whirlpools, combining coastal viewpoints, walking routes and seasonal cherry blossoms around the bridge-side park landscape.
OkinawaPublic
Okinawa Fruits Land
Okinawa Fruits Land brings tropical plants and birds into a story-led family attraction in Nago. The route encourages visitors to follow a themed journey as they move through the different areas, with fruit-growing plants providing a regional connection. Treat the visit as an attraction rather than a guaranteed fruit-picking experience, and check seasonal displays and activities before choosing your day.