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class="page_title page_title--hero"> <h1 class="page_title__title">Hiking in Japan</h1> </div> </div> </header> </div> <div class="heropic"> <div class="heropic__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--heropic image--overlay_cap" > <img class="image__img" src="/thumb/XYZeXYZe2427_1680.jpg" srcset="/thumb/XYZeXYZe2427_1680.jpg 1680w,/thumb/1227/XYZeXYZe2427_1680.jpg 1227w" sizes="100vw" width="1680"></figure> </div> <div class="heropic__content_wrap l-main_content_wrap l-main_content_wrap--section_header"> </div> </div></div> <main class="site_main"> <div class="l-main_content_wrap"> <div class="page_wrap"> <div class="page_body"> <section class="page_section page_section--main_content" id="section_main_content"> <div class="page_section__body s-typography"> <p>Although probably better known for its traditional culture and technologically advanced cities, Japan is also a country of mountains. More than seventy percent of the <a href=e2327.html>volcanic</a> archipelago is covered by towering volcanic peaks and snow capped summits; and these mountains, which have traditionally held important religious and cultural significance, provide nothing short of a haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts.</p> <div data-page-id="/e/e2427.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <p>Naturally the country has developed a vibrant hiking culture to go along with its geography. Whether you are seeking long, multi-day treks through the <a href=e2325.html>national parks</a> or easy daytrips from the city, Japan offers abundant hiking opportunities through a diverse set of climates and difficulty levels. Below is an incomplete list of recommended hiking destinations:</p> <p><center><table border=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=1 width=100% bgcolor=cccccc><tr><td valign=middle width=80 bgcolor=ffffff><font class=type--legacy face=arial> <center>Difficulty</center> </font></td><td bgcolor=ffffff><font class=type--legacy face=arial> <center>Meaning</center> </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor=ffffff> <center><font class=type--legacy face=arial color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></center> </td><td bgcolor=ffffff><font class=type--legacy face=arial> Casual day hikes that are well traveled and well marked. They are are often easily accessible by public transportation or are at least located close to local accommodation. No special equipment is necessary. May also be appropriate for hiking with younger children. </font></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor=ffffff> <center><font class=type--legacy face=arial color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></center> </td><td bgcolor=ffffff><font class=type--legacy face=arial> May include sections that are steep, long or both. With ample time, they should be doable by a person of average athletic ability. Hiking boots are recommended but not necessary. These hikes may not be suitable for younger children. </font></td></font></tr><tr><td bgcolor=ffffff> <center><font class=type--legacy face=arial color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></center> </td><td bgcolor=ffffff><font class=type--legacy face=arial> Long and strenuous trails that may require maps and navigational skills to complete. 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Most visit during the main hiking season in July and August, although some of the hiking facilities are also available during September. Outside of that time, it is dangerous to ascend the mountain. 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Hiking trails connect many of the attractions such as the attractive walk from <a href=e3813.html>Ryuzu Waterfall</a> to <a href=e3807.html>Yumoto Onsen</a> via the <a href=e3811.html>Senjogahara Marsh</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kamakura" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe2166_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1215.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kanagawa Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3113.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Kamakura<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Best in Spring and Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e2166.html>Kamakura</a> is another popular destination near <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a> for people seeking culture. A network of <a href=e3113.html>hiking trails</a> is hidden in the forested hills above the city's famous temples and shrines, and can be used as an attractive, alternative way to walk between some of the city's sights. The trails can be slippery after rainfall. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="hakone" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5200_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1215.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kanagawa Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e5200.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Hakone<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn (Best in Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> About 100 kilometers from <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>, <a href=e5200.html>Hakone</a> is a popular <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> resort in the mountains of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. There is a variety of hiking trails around Hakone, most of which lead through the forest with limited views over the surrounding scenery. Among the trails are sections of the <a href=e5205.html>Old Tokaido</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Around Kyoto</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist1" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="fushimiinari" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3915_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2158.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kyoto</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3915.html">Fushimi Inari <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Shrine<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3915.html>Fushimi Inari Shrine</a> is an important Shinto shrine in the south of <a href=e2158.html>Kyoto City</a>. The shrine features thousands of vermillion <a href=e2059.html>torii gates</a> that form tunnels along the network of trails leading from the shrine's main buildings to the top of the sacred mountain behind. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="daigoji" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g8/2427_daigoji.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2158.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kyoto</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3916.html">Daigoji <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Temple<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3916.html>Daigoji</a> is an important temple in southeastern <a href=e2158.html>Kyoto</a>. The main temple complex lies at the base of a mountain, while the original temple grounds can be found near the summit and are reachable by a steep mountain trail through the forest. Those who separate themselves from the crowds and make the climb are rewarded by wooden halls set along the quiet, forested mountainside and panoramic views. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kurama" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3933_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2158.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kyoto</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3933.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Kurama<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3933.html>Kurama</a> is a rural town in the mountains of northern <a href=e2158.html>Kyoto</a>, less than one hour from the city center. Kurama is best known for Kurama-dera Temple, which stands at the top of a steep, wooded mountainside. After making the 30-45 minute walk to the temple, visitors can continue on a hiking trail that leads up and over the mountain to <a href=e3967.html>Kibune</a> in the neighboring valley. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Around Osaka</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist2" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="minoo" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4019_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2157.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Osaka</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4019.html">Minoo <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Park<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Best in Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e4019.html>Minoo Park</a> is a forested valley just north of the urban sprawl of <a href=e2157.html>Osaka</a>. Located just 30 minutes from the city center, the park is the closest spot to the city to see nature. During autumn it is one of the best places in the <a href=/list/e1105.html>Kansai Region</a> to see <a href=e2014.html>autumn colors</a> in a natural setting, as opposed to fall foliage found at temples and gardens. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="yamanobe" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4189_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1228.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nara Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4189.html">Yamanobe-no-michi <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Trail<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e4189.html>Yamanobe-no-michi Trail</a> is an ancient road in <a href=/list/e1228.html>Nara Prefecture</a> and the oldest road mentioned in Japanese records. Today, it is a pleasant hiking trail through rural landscape, connecting multiple shrines, temples and other sites of interest. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="yoshino" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4150_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1228.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nara Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4150.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Yoshino<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Best in Spring)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e4150.html>Yoshino</a> is a temple town on the mountain slopes of <a href=/list/e1228.html>Nara Prefecture</a>. The country's most famous <a href=e2011_where.html>cherry blossom spot</a>, Yoshino's mountain side is covered by over 30,000 cherry trees that usually bloom from early to mid April. Visitors can enjoy the trees along a small network of hiking trails that lead around the mountain. A more difficult pilgrimage trail to Mount Omine begins at <a href=e4153.html>Kinpusenji Temple</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="koyasan" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4900_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1229.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Wakayama Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4909.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Koyasan<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e4900.html>Koyasan</a> has long been a popular pilgrimage site, and a network of <a href=e4909.html>pilgrimage trails</a> connect the secluded mountain temple community to the outside world. The main Koyasan Choishi Michi trail is a 23.5 kilometer, 7 hour hike, but visitors can shorten the trek by accessing the trail from different points along the Nankai Koya Line. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div data-page-id="/e/e2427.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <h3>Hokkaido</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist3" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="rishirirebun" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6875_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1101.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Hokkaido</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6875.html">Rishiri and <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Rebun<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Part of Japan's northernmost <a href=e2325.html>national park</a>, Rishiri and Rebun are two beautiful islands that lie just off the coast of northern <a href=/list/e1101.html>Hokkaido</a>. <a href=e6877.html>Rebun</a> is most famous for its rich flora and views of nearby Rishiri, which can be enjoyed from a variety of hiking trails that lead around the island. Experienced hikers may wish to visit <a href=e6876.html>Rishiri</a> instead to climb the dormant <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a> at the center of the island. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shiretoko" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6850_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1101.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Hokkaido</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6850.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Shiretoko<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6850.html>Shiretoko</a> in eastern Hokkaido is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled <a href=e2325.html>national parks</a>. The furthest reaches of the remote peninsula can be viewed only from <a href=e6852.html>sightseeing boats</a> or reached on multi-day trekking tours. Shiretoko is famous for its dense brown bear population. There are also several easier hikes, such as the trails around the park's beautiful <a href=e6853.html>Five Lakes</a> or to <a href=e6855.html>Furepe Waterfall</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="akan" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g20/2327_akan.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1101.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Hokkaido</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6800.html">Akan National <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Park<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6800.html>Akan</a> is a popular national park in eastern <a href=/list/e1101.html>Hokkaido</a> with three scenic lakes. It is known for its natural scenery, such as <a href=e6802.html>Lake Mashu</a>, which is often considered Japan's most beautiful lake. The national park's hiking highlight is <a href=e6807.html>Mount Meakan</a>, an active <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a> which offers some of the best volcanic scenery in all of Japan. Other hikes include the ascent to Mount Oakan and a trail around part of <a href=e6802.html>Lake Mashu</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="daisetsuzan" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6775_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1101.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Hokkaido</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6775.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Daisetsuzan<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="3" data-tooltip-label="Best of Japan" data-tooltip-expl="One of a kind in the world.">•••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: July to September<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6775.html>Daisetsuzan</a>, Hokkaido's largest national park, is a mountain paradise of unspoiled wilderness and the first place in Japan to see <a href=e2014.html>autumn colors</a> and snow each year. The park is one of the few places where you can do week-long treks completely surrounded by nature, although there are lots of shorter dayhikes to explore, as well. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="tarumae" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6736_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e6736.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Lake Shikotsuko</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6736.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Tarumae<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6736.html>Lake Shikotsuko</a> is a sparsely developed crater lake in eastern <a href=/list/e1101.html>Hokkaido</a>. It is encircled by mountains, including Mount Tarumae, one of Japan's most active <a href=e2327.html>volcanoes</a>. Visitors can climb up the barren, smoking mountain to the rim of the crater and enjoy views over the volcanic landscape. It is also possible to circle the crater. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="usu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6735_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e6725.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Lake Toyako</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6727.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Usu<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Part of the <a href=e6735.html>Shikotsu Toya National Park</a>, <a href=e6725.html>Lake Toya</a> offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and hot springs within easy reach of <a hrefe=2163.html>Sapporo</a>. Along the <a href=e6727.html>Nishiyama Crater Trail</a>, hikers can witness the landscape of abandoned buildings and smoking craters that resulted from <a href=e6726.html>Mount Usu</a>'s most recent eruption in 2000. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="noboribetsu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6750_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e6750.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Noboribetsu</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6751.html">Noboribetsu Hell <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Valley<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Best in Summer and Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6750.html>Noboribetsu</a> is Hokkaido's most famous <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> resort. A network of hiking trails leads around the hills that surround the local <a href=e6751.html>Hell Valley</a> above the resort town to sulfurous mud ponds and a river where you can dip you feet into the naturally hot water. Afterwards, head down to the <a href=e6752.html>hot springs</a> for a well deserved bath. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="onuma" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5356_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1101.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Hokkaido</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e5356.html">Onuma <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Park<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Best in Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Located just north of <a href=e5350.html>Hakodate</a>, <a href=e5356.html>Onuma Park</a> is a "quasi national park" known for its picturesque, island dotted lakes and majestic <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a>, Mount Komagatake. Attractive walking courses, connected by small bridges and walkways, lead around the lakes and islands and can be enjoyed in easy 15-60 minute walks. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Tohoku Region</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist4" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="oirase" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3658_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e3776.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Towada</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3775.html">Oirase <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Stream<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn (Best in Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The picturesque <a href=e3775.html>Oirase Stream</a>, which drains <a href=e3778.html>Lake Towada</a> in <a href=/list/e1202.html>Aomori Prefecture</a>, runs along a gorge covered in lush vegetation. In autumn the stream transforms a popular <a href=e2014.html>fall color spot</a>. An easy to walk nature trail follows the stream for over ten kilometers. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="hakkoda" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3780_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1202.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Aomori Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3780.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Hakkoda<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn (Best in Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3780.html>Mount Hakkoda</a> is a beautiful mountain between <a href=e3776.html>Lake Towada</a> and <a href=e3750.html>Aomori City</a>. A ropeway leads all the way to one of its summits, from where hiking trails branch out to other peaks and down to the base of the mountain. In fall, Mount Hakkoda's slopes are one of the first spots in <a href=/list/e1102.html>Tohoku</a> to be covered with <a href=e2014.html>autumn colors</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shirakami" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3790_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Aomori and Akita prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3790.html">Shirakami <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Sanchi<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3790.html>Shirakami Sanchi</a> is an extensive mountain range straddling the border between <a href=/list/e1202.html>Aomori</a> and <a href=/list/e1203.html>Akita</a> prefectures. One of Japan's first <a href=e2251.html>World Heritage Sites</a>, Shirakami Sanchi boasts hiking trails that lead to waterfalls, mountain peaks and lakes around the region's beech forests. Particularly popular is the 90 minute hike to the Anmon Falls, a beautiful set of three waterfalls. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="sanriku" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5025_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e5025.html">Sanriku <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Coast<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Hit badly by the 2011 tsunami, the <a href=e5025.html>Sanriku Coast</a> stretches along the Pacific Ocean across <a href=/list/e1202.html>Aomori</a>, <a href=/list/e1204.html>Iwate</a> and <a href=/list/e1206.html>Miyagi</a> prefectures. After the tsunami, many attractive coastal hiking trails have been joined up and combined into the Michinoku Coastal Trail which stretches roughly 700 kilometers from Aomori to Fukushima prefectures. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="hachimantai" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3651_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Akita and Iwate prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3651.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Hachimantai<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Located along the volcanic mountains in the interior of the northern <a href=/list/e1102.html>Tohoku Region</a>, the <a href=e3651.html>Hachimantai</a> area offers visitors some of Japan's best rustic <a href=e2292.html>hot springs</a> and is also famous for its <a href=e2014.html>autumn colors</a>. Hiking opportunities include trails to <a href=e3656.html>Mount Akita-Komagatake</a> and the flat-topped <a href=e3655.html>Mount Hachimantai</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="zao" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7929_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7929.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Zao<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e7925.html>Mount Zao</a> is a volcanic mountain range on the prefectural border between <a href=/list/e1205.html>Yamagata</a> and <a href=/list/e1206.html>Miyagi</a> prefectures. While most famous for its <a href=e7927.html>snow monsters</a> in winter, the area also offers hiking opportunities with spectacular views of the <a href=e7929.html>Okama Crater</a> in summer and autumn. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="dewasanzan" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7900_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1205.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Yamagata Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7900.html">Dewa <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Sanzan<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e7900.html>Dewa Sanzan</a> are three sacred mountains in remote <a href=/list/e1205.html>Yamagata Prefecture</a>, each with a shrine at or near its peak. It is an important center of Shugendo mountain worship, where visitors can join pilgrims dressed from head to toe in white robes as they climb the steep, traditional trails to the shrines. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="bandai" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7750_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1208.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Fukushima Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7750.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Bandai<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e7750.html>Mount Bandai</a> is a beautiful part of western <a href=/list/e1208.html>Fukushima Prefecture</a> that offers visitors lots of outdoor activities such as hiking and boating. Some of the most popular hikes include the leisurely trails around <a href=e7752.html>Urabandai</a>, the climb to the summit of <a href=e7755.html>Mount Bandai</a> and the majestic crater and marshlands around nearby <a href=e7754.html>Mount Azuma</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Kanto Region (except Tokyo)</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist5" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="oze" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7440_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Gunma, Fukushima, Niigata and Tochigi prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7440.html">Oze National <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Park<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e7440.html>Oze National Park</a> centers around a large marshland at an altitude of 1400 meters in the border area between four different prefectures. Reachable by hiking trails that descend down from the surrounding mountains, visitors can explore the highland marsh via a network of elevated boardwalks. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shirane" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7406_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e7400.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kusatsu Onsen</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7406.html">Mount Kusatsu-<span style="white-space:nowrap;">Shirane<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The volcanic <a href=e7406.html>Mount Kusatsu-Shirane</a> is a popular outdoor recreation area that towers above <a href=e7400.html>Kusatsu Onsen</a> in northwestern <a href=/list/e1209.html>Gunma Prefecture</a>. A network of hiking trails lead from the top of the mountain down to the town below, stopping by various peaks, craters, lakes and a waterfall in the area. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="tanigawa" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7462_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e7460.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Minakami</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7462.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Tanigawa<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The majestic <a href=e7462.html>Mount Tanigawa</a> is a popular hiking destinations with a challenging ridge trail that straddles the border between <a href=/list/e1209.html>Gunma</a> and <a href=/list/e1207.html>Niigata</a> prefectures. Just to the south is <a href=e7460.html>Minakami</a>, a popular <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> resort, which offers a variety of <a href=e7464.html>outdoor activities</a> such as whitewater rafting, canyoning, mountain biking and bungee jumping. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="nasu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3840_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e3840.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nasu-Shiobara</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3842.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Nasudake<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3842.html>Mount Nasudake</a> is an active <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a> in northern <a href=/list/e1210.html>Tochigi Prefecture</a>. The mountain is a popular hiking destination, with a ropeway and trail to the summit, and a variety of other trails and pedestrian suspension bridges further down the mountain. Casual hikers may want to check out Heisei no Mori, a forested park that used to be an Imperial Villa and summer retreat of the <a href=e2135.html>imperial family</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="izuoshima" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g8/8252_04_mihara.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2164.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Tokyo Metropolis</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e8252.html">Izu <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Oshima<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> At the heart of <a href=e8252.html>Izu Oshima</a>, the largest of the Izu Islands, is the 758 meter tall Mount Mihara. Various hiking trails lead up to the crater of the active <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a>, which last saw a major eruption in 1986. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="ogasawara" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe8200_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2164.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Tokyo Metropolis</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e8200.html">Ogasawara <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Islands<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e8200.html>Ogasawara Islands</a> are a remote island chain 1000 kilometers south of <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>. Designated a <a href=e2251.html>World Heritage Site</a>, the subtropical islands offer several different outdoor activities such as whale and dolphin watching, sea kayaking, <a href=e2424_snorkeling.html>snorkeling</a> and <a href=e2424_diving.html>diving</a>. There is also a variety of hiking trails that lead through the islands' jungles to <a href=e2461.html>beaches</a>, cliffs, and viewpoints around the islands. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div data-page-id="/e/e2427.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot-- ad_spot--has-ad_label ad_spot--embedded l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"></div> <h3>Chubu Region</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist6" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kamikochi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6040_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1216.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nagano Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6040.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Kamikochi<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="3" data-tooltip-label="Best of Japan" data-tooltip-expl="One of a kind in the world.">•••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e6040.html>Kamikochi</a> is a popular outdoor resort in the <a href=e6043.html>Northern Japan Alps</a>. The beautiful, flat valley is surrounded by tall mountains and features some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. A variety of hiking trails, ranging from casual strolls to extensive multi-day traverses, lead around the valley as well as over the mountains. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="norikura" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6045_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1216.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nagano Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6045.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Norikura<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The southernmost peak of the <a href=e6043.html>Northern Japan Alps</a>, <a href=e6041.html>Mount Norikura</a> is a 3026 meter high mountain. It is one of the easiest of the really tall mountains to climb thanks to buses that go nearly all the way to the summit. Purists, however, can stick to the trails lead all the way down to the base of the mountain. Several other hiking trails can be found around <a href=e6044.html>Norikura Kogen</a> further down the mountain. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kiso" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6078_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1216.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nagano Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6078.html">Kiso <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Valley<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Except after occasional heavy snow)<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e6075.html>Kiso Valley</a> runs along the mountains of the Central Japan Alps in <a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano Prefecture</a>. The Nakasendo, one of the most important road connections between <a href=e2164.html>Edo</a> and <a href=e2158.html>Kyoto</a> during the <a href=e2128.html>Edo Period</a>, ran along the valley. Today, visitors can hike along sections of the former <a href=e6078.html>Nakasendo</a>, stopping at nicely preserved post towns along the way. The most popular section <a href=e6078.html>connects Magome with Tsumago</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="alpine" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g8/2427_alpineroute.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Toyama and Nagano prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7550.html">Tateyama Kurobe Alpine <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Route<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=6bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e7550.html>Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route</a> connects <a href=/list/e1219.html>Toyama</a> and <a href=/list/e1216.html>Nagano</a> prefectures through the magnificent scenery of the <a href=e6043.html>Northern Japan Alps</a> via a combination of cablecars, buses and a ropeway. In summer and fall, a wide variety of hiking opportunities are available from trailheads along the Alpine Route. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shosenkyo" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6952_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e6950.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kofu</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6952.html">Shosenkyo <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Gorge<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e6952.html>Shosenkyo Gorge</a> north of central <a href=e6950.html>Kofu</a> is a popular gorge in Chichibu Tama Kai National Park. A trail leads through the gorge to the beautiful Sengataki Waterfalls and a ropeway that offers visitors magnificent vistas out over the forested mountains. The gorge is especially popular during the <a href=e2014.html>autumn color</a> season. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="izu" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe6310_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1218.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Shizuoka Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6310.html">Izu <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Peninsula<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e6310.html>Izu Peninsula</a> is a popular <a href=e2292.html>hot spring</a> resort area about 100 km southwest of <a href=e2164.html>Tokyo</a>. Featuring beautiful coastlines, <a href=e2461.html>beaches</a> and a scenic mountainous interior, the peninsula also offers hikers some attractive hiking opportunities, including trails along the <a href=e6308.html>Jogasaki Coast</a> and to the <a href=e6313.html>Kawazu Nanadaru Waterfalls</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="hakusan" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4285_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Ishikawa and Gifu prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4285.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Hakusan<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The centerpiece of Hakusan National Park, <a href=e4285.html>Mount Hakusan</a> is the tallest mountain in western Japan and an important spiritual symbol. Although covered in snow for much of the year, the mountain becomes a popular hiking destination from June to October. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Kansai Region (except Kyoto and Osaka)</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist7" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kumano" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4950_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1229.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Wakayama Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4952.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Kumano<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Located at the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, <a href=e4950.html>Kumano</a> is an important region infused with religious value. For over 1000 year pilgrims have traveled the <a href=e4952.html>Kumano Kodo</a>, a network of pilgrimage trails that connect the Kumano Shrines to each other and to other significant religious sites in the region. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="nunobiki" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g8/2427_nunobiki.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e2159.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kobe</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3563.html">Nunobiki <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Waterfall<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> A hiking trail just north of the Shin-Kobe Station leads into the southern slopes of the <a href=e3557.html>Rokko Mountains</a> to the Nunobiki Waterfall. Further up the mountain is a herb garden and an observation deck that offers spectacular views of <a href=e2159.html>Kobe</a>, especially after dark. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="shosha" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3503_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e3500.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Himeji</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3503.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Shosha<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3503.html>Mount Shosha</a> just outside central <a href=e3500.html>Himeji</a> is home to Engyoji, an atmospheric temple complex spread out over the densely forested mountain top. Visitors can explore the temple's three massive wooden halls, which are connected to each other by trails. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Chugoku Region</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist8" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="daisen" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe8150_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1231.html "><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Tottori Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e8150.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Daisen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e8150.html>Mount Daisen</a> is a large <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a> that dominates the landscape of western <a href=/list/e1231.html>Tottori Prefecture</a>. The mountain is ranked among Japan's top 100 mountains and is a popular hiking destination with several strenuous routes leading up to some of the its highest peaks. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="misen" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe3451_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e3401.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Miyajima</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e3451.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Misen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="2" data-tooltip-label="Highly Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Among the best sights in Japan.">••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e3401.html>Miyajima</a>, in addition to being an immensely popular tourist destination, is also a nice hiking destination with several hiking trails leading up to the summit of <a href=e3451.html>Mount Misen</a> at the center of the island. The trails offer nice views out over the <a href=e5445.html>Seto Inland Sea</a>, and the occasional glimpse of wild monkeys and deer along the paths. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="akiyoshidai" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g8/akiyoshidai_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1239.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Yamaguchi Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e6130.html">Akiyoshidai <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Plateau<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> One of the most unique landscapes of Japan, <a href=e6130.html>Akiyoshidai</a> is a vast plateau dotted with thousands of limestone pinnacles formed from the coral reefs that used to cover the plain 300 million years ago. A hike is best combined with a visit to <a href=e6130.html>Akiyoshido</a>, Japan's largest cave. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Shikoku Region</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist9" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="tsurugi" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7830_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e7825.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Iya</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7830.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Tsurugi<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> The <a href=e7825.html>Iya Valley</a> is a remote, mountainous valley in western <a href=/list/e1234.html>Tokushima</a>, located deep in the heart of <a href=/list/e1107.html>Shikoku Island</a>. The region is home to <a href=e7830.html>Mount Tsurugi</a>, the second tallest peak on Shikoku and one of Japan's top 100 mountains. A relaxing chairlift takes casual hikers nearly to the top of the 1955 meter high peak, while more dedicated hikers can stick to the hiking trails that start at the mountain's base. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kankakei" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5435_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e5430.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Shodoshima</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e5435.html">Kankakei <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Gorge<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round (Best in Autumn)<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e5430.html>Shodoshima</a>, renowned for olive groves and Mediterranean like atmosphere, is the second largest island in the <a href=e5445.html>Seto Inland Sea</a>. The mountainous interior is home to the <a href=e5435.html>Kankakei Gorge</a>, a breathtaking ravine that is considered one of Japan's three most beautiful gorges. In addition to a ropeway, two hiking trails run the length of the gorge, ascending the beautiful ravine. Famous for <a href=e2014.html>autumn colors</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="awashima" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe5472_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1233.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kagawa Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e5472.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Awashima<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="0"></span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e5472.html>Awashima</a> is a star-shaped island just off the coast of <a href=/list/e1233.html>Kagawa Prefecture</a>. There is a nice climb up to the Jonoyama Viewpoint from where you can look out over the island's small, nostalgic port town and take in beautiful panoramas of the <a href=e5445.html>Seto Inland Sea</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Kyushu</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist10" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kuju" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4570_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1243.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Oita Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4775.html">Kuju <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Mountains<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Part of the <a href=e4570.html>Aso-Kuju National Park</a>, the <a href=e4775.html>Kuju Mountains</a> comprise a dramatic, volcanic landscape that includes the highest peaks on the island of <a href=/list/e1108.html>Kyushu</a>. While the trails to peaks are a bit challenging, a network of boardwalk trails near the Chojabaru Visitor Center at the base of the mountain offers easier walking opportunities. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="aso" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g25/2427_aso.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1244.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kumamoto Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4552.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Aso<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e4552.html>Mount Aso</a> is a large, active <a href=e2327.html>volcano</a> in the center of <a href=/list/e1108.html>Kyushu</a>. The mountain's caldera, created by gigantic eruptions in the distant past, is one of the largest in the world. A variety of hiking trails lead around the craters and peaks of the area. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="unzen" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4452_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1240.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Nagasaki Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4452.html">Mount <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Unzen<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e4452.html>Mount Unzen</a> is a one of Japan's deadliest <a href=e2327.html>volcanoes</a>. It most recently erupted in the early 1990s with devastating effects as the superheated volcanic gases and mudslides killed several people and destroyed homes along the way. The mountain is also recognized for its natural beauty. Visitors can take a ropeway part way up the slope, from where a network of hiking trails leads to the summit. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="kirishima" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4625_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures</span></span></div> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4629.html"><span style="white-space:nowrap;">Kirishima<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="3" data-tooltip-label="Best of Japan" data-tooltip-expl="One of a kind in the world.">•••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <href=e4625.html>Kirishima</a> is an active volcanic mountain range that straddles the border between <a href=/list/e1246.html>Kagoshima</a> and <a href=/list/e1245.html>Miyazaki</a> prefectures. It offers some of Japan's most spectacular scenery with multiple pretty volcanic cones and craters. It is also an excellent <a href=e4628.html>hot springs</a> destination. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="yakushima" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe4650_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="/list/e1246.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Kagoshima Prefecture</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e4650.html">Yakushima National <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Park<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="3" data-tooltip-label="Best of Japan" data-tooltip-expl="One of a kind in the world.">•••</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn<br>Difficulty: <font color=66bb00><b>Easy</b></font> to <font color=ff1100><b>Difficult</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> <a href=e4650.html>Yakushima</a> is a heavily forested, subtropical island just south of <a href=/list/e1108.html>Kyushu</a>. The island is covered by old growth cedar forests, where several thousand year old cedar trees can still be seen. The island offers many hiking opportunities, including the long journey to the 7000 year old <a href=e4653.html>Jomonsugi</a> near the center of the island and easier trails around the <a href=e4654.html>Shiratani Unsuikyo</a> and <a href=e4655.html>Yakusugi Land</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <h3>Okinawa</h3> <section id="section_spot_list" class="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img" data-id="spotlist11" data-list-type="hor_cards"> <div class="spot_list__list_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__list" data-classes="spot_list spot_list--hor_cards spot_list--vert_center_text spot_list--vert_center_img"> <div class="spot_list__categories"> <div class="spot_list__category" data-spot-limit="0"> <ul class="spot_list__spots"> <li class="spot_list__spot" id="hiji" > <div class="spot_list__spot__image_wrap"> <figure class="image image--ratio" style="width:225px;"> <div class="image__mask" style="padding-top: 75.555555555556%"><img class="image__img lazyload" width="225" height="170" data-src="/g6/XYZeXYZe7120_225.jpg"></div></figure> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_wrap"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text_and_ratings"> <div class="spot_list__spot__text"> <div class="spot_list__spot__main_info"> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta spot_list__spot__meta--context"> <a class="spot_meta spot_meta--context spot_meta--context-place" href="e7101.html"><span class="spot_meta__icon_wrap"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="icon spot_meta__icon"><use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple" href="/public/img/icons/jg-icons.4766d4852af48641130a90fbc004f862.spritesheet.svg#icon-destinations-pin-simple"></use></svg></span><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Okinawa Main Island</span></span></a> </div> <a class="spot_list__spot__name" href="e7120.html">Hiji <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Waterfall<span class="dot_rating"><span class="dot_rating__dots dot_rating__dots--s has-tooltip" data-dots="1" data-tooltip-label="Recommended" data-tooltip-expl="Definitely worth a visit.">•</span></span></span></a> <div class="spot_list__spot__meta"> <div class="spot_meta spot_meta--meta_info spot_meta--meta_info-other"><span class="spot_meta__text_wrap"><span class="spot_meta__content s-typography--links">Season: Year Round<br>Difficulty: <font color=ff7700><b>Medium</b></font></span></span></div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__desc s-typography--links"> Although <a href=e7101.html>Okinawa</a> is better known for it <a href=e7119.html>beaches</a> and <a href=e7109.html>aquarium</a>, this sub-tropical island offers a few hiking opportunities, especially around the less populated northern end of the island. 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Many visitors do a little hiking as part of the Urauchi River Cruises, while it is also possible to combine some hiking with a kayak or canoe tour through the mangrove lined rivers. A much more difficult and dangerous trans-island crossing is also possible via a trail through the island's interior. </div> </div> </div> <div class="spot_list__spot__user_ratings user_ratings"> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <p><center><b>Ratings:</b>    <img src=/g3/dots_3.gif width=29 height=9> best of the best    <img src=/g3/dots_2.gif width=19 height=9> best of Japan    <img src=/g3/dots_1.gif width=9 height=9> outstanding </center></p> </div> </section><div data-spot="B-mobile" data-page-id="/e/e2427.html" class="ad_spot ad_spot--B-mobile ad_spot--has-ad_label l-margin_breakout l-margin_breakout--both"><div class="ad_spot__unit ad_spot__unit--mobile ad_spot__unit--is-google ad_spot__unit--has-unit-level-content" data-format="mobile" data-client="google" data-campaign="10" data-no-log="1"><div class="ad_spot__ad"> <div id='gpt_ad_B_mobile'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('gpt_ad_B_mobile'); }); </script> </div> 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