Here’s a thing about Japan: no matter how long you’ve lived here, or how many times you visited, there will always be something new to discover and be amazed by. As small as it might seem, Japan is a treasure trove of amazing places and experiences. With a full-time job, it is hard to explore all the time, but I feel like I managed to cover all typical touristy spots in Japan, and then some. It would be very hard to pick the favorites as I liked each place more than the other. Having said that, there are so many other destinations I’d like to explore. That’s why I decided to put together a list of amazing places to see in Japan, which will serve me as a “vision board” of sorts and hopefully become an inspiration to you when you plan a trip to Japan.
Sapporo Ice Festival & Ski Resorts in Hokkaido
Snow Monkey Onsen in Jigokudani
Zao Fox Village
Shirahone Onsen in Nagano Prefecture
Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma Prefecture
Dogo Onsen on Shikoku Island
Meoto Iwa in Mie Prefecture
Motonosumi Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa
Mount Yoshino covered in Cherry Blossom
Stay in Hoshinoya Fuji Hotel with View of Mt. Fuji
Kurashiki Village in Okayama Prefecture
Naoshima Island
Uji (known for its exceptional macha tea)
Ine Fisherman’s Village
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
Tateyama Snow Wall at Alpine Route
Kamikochi
Postal Towns in Kiso Valley: Magome, Tsumago & Narai
Ouichijuku Postal Town
Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Tunnel in Kitakyushu
Tsugaru City in Aomori Prefecture
Kurokawa Onsen on Kyushu Island
Takachiho Gorge on Kyushu Island
Kyoto in Summertime
Lavender Fields in Furano, Hokkaido
Fall Colors in Aomori Prefecture
Sand Dunes in Tottori Prefecture
Miyakojima Island, Okinawa
Morinji Temple in Gunma Prefecture Littered with Tanuki Statues
Fish Train in Wakayama
Quite a list, huh? And can you believe all of these stunning places are located in one country? I’m sure I missed tons of other captivating places. Hopefully, it inspires you to go off the beaten path in Japan and discover what this beautiful country has to offer. As for me, not sure how many of these spots I’ll be able to tick during the nine months I have left here, but at least I’ll always have a reason to come back.
Have you been to any of these destinations in Japan? Is there anything you’d add to the list?
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