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In the middle of an actual forest in the hills above Lake Nojiri in the north of Nagano Prefecture, Calm Forest is a tiny campground (there are …
Shirotakiyama is a "mountain" (it's only 227 meters tall) with an observatory at the peak offering views of the surrounding islands. There are …
A large temple complex built by a wealthy businessman in the 1930s. The site also features a museum, the villa built by the original owner in the …
A picturesque sandy beach on the north coast of Innoshima Island with a view of islands in Japan's Inland Sea.
A park adjacent to Shimanami Beach that covers an area at the eastern end of the Innoshimaohashi Bridge.
Ferries run from Wakkanai on the mainland to Oshidomari Ferry Terminal. There is also a ferry that goes to neigboring Rebun Island.
A tourist information center with information on tours, activities, accommodation, and restaurants on Rishiri Island. Located inside Oshidomari …
Himenuma is an artificial pond famous for its mirror-like reflections of Mount Rishiri. The decked walking trails protect the flora while various …
A natural spring on the sloped of Mount Rishiri. You can fill up your drink bottles here with some pure, fresh spring water.
Otatomari Swamp, toward the southern end of the island, is actually a beautiful blue pond with views of Mount Rishiri in the distance. There are …
If you like a hands-on approach to seafood, then the Kamui Kaigan sea park offers the freshest dishes available. You can catch and prepare the …
Mount Rishiri is a volcano located at the center of on island to which it gives its name in the sea of Japan, to the east of the Hokkaido …
A camping ground on the shores of Lake Nojiri in northern Nagano Prefecture. The campground is in an amazing location, with direct access to the …
Located in northern Nagano Prefecture, adjacent to the Myoko resort area in neighboring Niigata Prefecture, Lake Nojiri is Nagano's second …
Located on a plateau to the southeast of Lake Reisenji, the Iizuna Higashikogen Autocamp is a well maintained camping ground under the management …
Lake Reisenji is an artificial reservoir in northern Nagano Prefecture in the shadow of the volcanic Mount Iizuna---a part of the Myoko-Togakushi …
Naena Falls (also referred to as Naena Waterfall) is a picturesque cascade on the Seki River located between Mount Myoko and Mount Kurohime withn …
Hizen Nao Washi is a Japanese washi papermaking factory which continues to make washi in the traditional fashion. The entire process is done by …