7 of the best natural attractions in Japan suitable for holidays

Dloplop - Hello everyone, do you have any plans for a vacation to Japan in the near future?

If you have plans for a vacation in the near future... I will give recommendations for natural tourist attractions in Japan that you must visit if you are on vacation in Japan.

List of the best natural attractions on vacation to Japan

1. Fuji mountain

Fuji mountain  is one of the proud mountains of the people in Japan with its beauty that spoils the eyes. For those of you who want to vacation in Japan, it is mandatory to visit this natural tourist spot.

it's not legal if you go to japan but haven't seen mount fuji so you should think again about visiting that place. Fuji mountain Located on the border of Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures, this mountain is the highest mountain in Japan with a height of 3,776 meters.

If you want to climb Mount Fuji you can come in early July to early September. During the climbing season in July and August, you can take a bus directly to the station located at the foot of Fuji Mountain. There are various hiking routes but the most popular is the Yoshida Guchi Route because it is more gentle.

It took less than three and a half hours to climb without a break. The activity of Mount Shin-Fuji, which created the original form of Fuji mountain , is said to have begun around 10,000 years ago. It is believed that Mount Fuji was formed by repeating more than 100 eruptions during the 10,000 years of the eruption

There are cherry trees on mount fuji but there are only flowers at low altitude and at the foot of the mountain. April at Mount Fuji watching cherry blossoms is the most suitable so don't miss it, my friend.

I hope you enjoy your trip to the Fuji mountains

2. Kyoto

Kyoto is the imperial capital of Japan since the 19th century, Kyoto has many historical buildings with Japanese architecture. There are about 18 historical monuments in this city that you can visit while on vacation to Kyoto.

You can go around to see the historical monuments there. One of the places that you must visit is the Kiyomizudera temple which is located around the Otowa waterfall. In autumn, you can see the changing color of the leaves around the shrine from yellow to red.

If you've heard of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya. The building was one of the victims of the war that was badly damaged in the attack that occurred in 1945. Thankfully it has now been rebuilt so that it can become one of your tourist destinations if you visit Japan!

3. Nachi Falls

This 133-meter-high waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Japan, located in Wakayama. Surrounded by hills and greenery and pagodas, the scenery around this waterfall is simply breathtaking! You can see that the nature around the waterfall area is very well preserved.

But to reach this location you need extra energy because you have to pass hundreds of stairs from the main road. but don't worry after you reach your destination your tiredness will be paid off with the beauty of Nachi waterfall

Nachi waterfall or Nachi-no-otaki is in the complex S eiganto-ji Temple, which is a world heritage site UNESCO. These waterfalls and shrines enter the path the famous Kumano Kodo pilgrimage journey. Not surprised, on several occasions I saw some people sit and meditate. 

Maybe pray or ask for blessings and protection to the Buddha. This waterfall is a resting place and famous place of prayer for centuries.

4. Hakodate Mountain

For those of you who want to vacation with your partner to Japan, don't forget to explore Mount Hakodate, there you will be presented with beautiful views, especially if at night you will see the sparkling city lights.

Enjoying the city view during the day on Mount Hakodate

From the top of this 334 meter high mountain we can see 360 ​​degree view of Hakodate city and also the vast blue and shady sea. Because directly adjacent to the sea, friends like close to the surface of the water. 

Really unforgettable experience enjoying the sea panorama and the city from the top of Mount Hakodate. It can be said that, a boon for Hakodate to have such a mountain located by the sea.

Or Enjoy the city view at night

The night view from the top of Hakodate is the most beautiful in Japan along with the view the night sky of Mount Inasa in Nagasaki and night view of Mount Rokko in Kobe. Enjoy unforgettable night panorama in Hakodate.  see the view night from Mount Hakodate.

If you want to go to the top of the mountain you can take the cable car from the foot of the mountain while enjoying the view, the time it takes to get to the top of the mountain only takes about 3 minutes

Don't forget to bring your partner to this place, it can make your relationship even more romantic, so don't miss the trip to Mount Hakodate.

5. Odori Park

This Odori Park is a park located in the heart of the amazingly cool city of Sapporo. With an area of ​​1.5 km, this park is home to 4,700 trees of 92 species!

Odori Park stretches for about 1.5 kilometers and covers nearly 80,000 square meters and 13 city blocks!

There is always a festival in odori park every season so you can go there any season for a holiday. So it is mandatory for you to go to this place for a vacation to Japan

In addition, Odori Park is open to the public at no cost to enjoy the atmosphere in this park.

6. Yakushima Island

For those of you who want to have an adventure in Japan, I recommend going on vacation to Yakushima Island

Which is south of Kyushu. Yakushima Island itself is a UNESCO world 

UNESCO made Yakushima a world heritage site in 1993. So this island is one of the attractions of Japan which is famous as an island paradise

Yakhusima is an island off the southern coast of Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. This area offers natural beauty that has not been damaged at all alias is still original.

The island is surrounded by dense green trees. Imagine, the trees on this island have existed more than 7,000 years ago. The number of trees is no joke, there are about 1,900 species of flora on this island.

If you want to have an adventure in the forest, you can go to the Yakusugi Land tourism forest. Here you will walk among the jungle while enjoying the beauty of the trees for photo spots that might look aesthetic

Don't forget to also visit Nagata-Inaka Pest Beach. This beach has white sand with clear and clean water. If you are lucky, you can meet many turtles that come to lay their eggs.

7. Takachiho Gorge

Located in Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge is a river formed 120 million years ago from the lava of the eruption of Mount Aso. The height of the abyss can reach more than 100 meters

You can enjoy a 17-meter-high waterfall and take a rowboat down the river flanked by canyons. The water is clear, bluish in color, amazingly beautiful! You can rent a boat for 2,000 yen for 30 minutes. One boat can fit 3 people. You who vacation with friends do not need to worry.

There are also temples that are over 1,000 years old . If you have finished enjoying the natural beauty of Takachiho Gorge, you can visit the restaurants here. And there is also a souvenir shop in the area!

Enjoy your holiday, don't forget to bring souvenirs from Japan for me, friend hehehe :)

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