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Shirogane Blue Pond

The pond’s crystal blue appearance, as though something had melted in the water, and the decayed larch surrounding it gives the pond a mysterious aura yet awesome vibe. The blue pond suddenly rose to international fame when it was once selected as one of Apple computer’s wallpaper. Now, this pond is by no means old. […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
観光, 自然, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 景色
Iwakuni
Kintaikyo

Kintaikyo is a beautiful arched wooden bridge that spans across Nishiki-gawa. It has a length of 193 m and a width of 5 m, and it is constructed through a traditional Japanese technique of wood joinery, called the Kumiki. The middle three sequences create the arch of the bridge that has five sequences, which is […]

Area
Iwakuni, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi
Activities
観光, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 史跡
Hokkaido
Shirahige Waterfall

The water gushing out and falling 30 meters comes from Mt. Tokachi’s underground water. If you want a great view of it all, head over to “Blue River Bridge”, the bridge standing over Biei River. In winter, the splashes of water and steam magically create silver frost on the trees, depicting a fantasy-like wonder. And, […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
観光, 自然, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 景色
Hokkaido
Lake Akan

Lake Akanko is a freshwater lake located in eastern Hokkaido with a circumference of 30 km and an area of 13㎢. The entire area is included in the Akan-Mashu National Park, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido. The blue surface of the lake, the beautiful silhouette of Mt. Oakandake, Mt. […]

Area
Hokkaido, Kushiro, and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Hokkaido
Lake Notoro

Lake Notoro – a massive saltwater lake spanning 580,000m2 connected to the Sea of Okhotsk – is home to primeval flowers along the lakeside, famous especially for the infinite sea of red from the Salicornia europaea (also known as Sangocho) in autumn. Mid- to late-September is the best time to visit, when the deep red […]

Area
Hokkaido and Abashiri
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Hokkaido
Lake Kussharo

Lake Kussharo, with a circumference of 57 km and an area of 79.3 km2, is the largest caldera lake in Japan. It was formed about 30,000 years ago inside the Kussharo Caldera, which is the largest caldera in Japan, measuring about 26 km east to west and 20 km north to south. Incidentally, the word […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Hokkaido
Shiretoko Five Lakes

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are five lakes surrounded by lush primeval forests at the base of Mt.Rasau and Mout Iō. Shiretoko’s scenic mountains (1,500m class) and trees quietly reflect off the pristine surface of the lakes giving you a sense of healing; take in the wonderful views of the ocean, forests, mountains, and lakes all […]

Area
Hokkaido and Shiretoko
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Hokkaido
Otaru Canal

The canal – completed in 1923 – spans 1,140 meters in length and a sightseeing highlight. Along the canal, a promenade and stone brick warehouses stand seeming nostalgic. Once dusk settles in, a romantic fairy-tale-like scene emerges as the promenade and brick warehouses come to life from the warm glow of gas lamps. Nowadays, the […]

Area
Hokkaido and Otaru
Activities
景色, 観光船, 観光, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Hokkaido
Lake Mashu Observatory No.1

There are three observatories on Lake Mashu, but this one is the most popular and famous. Located at the top of Lake Mashu’s outer rim at an elevation of about 520 meters, the observatory offers a panoramic view of the deep blue waters of Lake Mashu, Mt. Oakandake, the Kushiro plains, the Pacific Ocean and […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Hokkaido
Lake Mashu

Lake Mashu is a caldera lake formed by the accumulation of water in a depression created by a huge eruption about 7,000 years ago. The lake is the second clearest in the world (the first is Lake Baikal in Russia). The reason for the high transparency is that there are no rivers flowing in or […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
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Shirogane Blue Pond

Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

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Kintaikyo

Yokoyama, Iwakuni Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi

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Shirahige Waterfall

Shirogane Biei, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido

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Lake Akan

Lake Akan Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

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Lake Notoro

Ubaranai, Abashiri City, Hokkaido

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Lake Kussharo

Teshikaga-cho kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

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Shiretoko Five Lakes

Onnebetsu Village, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido

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Otaru Canal

Minatomachi, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido

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Lake Mashu Observatory No.1

Genya, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

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Lake Mashu

Genya, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

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