Nature

Experience Kumamoto in winter. Discover magical morning mist at Ezu lake, the historic Suizenji Garden light-up, and mild urban winter landscapes.

Discover Kussie, the legendary lake monster of Lake Kussharo in Hokkaido. Explore the history, famous sightings, Ainu traditions, and where to see…

Explore Yoro Falls in Gifu Prefecture, the scenic waterfall behind an ancient filial-piety legend and an imperial era name change. Plan your…

Discover the Hibagon, Japan’s famous 1970s Bigfoot-like cryptid from Mount Hiba in Hiroshima Prefecture, and its lasting impact on local folklore.

Discover Okinawa's Yanbaru forest in winter. Explore UNESCO subtropical wilderness, rare wildlife, and sacred peaks in Kunigami Village.

Discover winter forest therapy in Chichibu-Tama-Kai. Explore snowy trails, ancient cedar forests at Mitsumine Shrine, and the glowing Misotsuchi Icicles.

Discover Shiga's breathtaking Metasequoia Avenue in Takashima City. Plan your visit to this 2.4km tree-lined marvel famous for autumn foliage and snowy…

Discover Hokkaido in December. Enjoy peaceful winter landscapes, relaxing onsen circuits, and exploring the Shiretoko Peninsula before peak drift-ice season.

Discover winter in inland Chugoku with our guide to Mount Daisen in Tottori. Explore snowshoeing, pristine beech forests, and historic Daisen-ji Temple.

Discover Lake Kussharo in Hokkaido, Japan. Explore the Ainu Amemasu legend, the Kussie lake monster, Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum, and Sunayu hot…

Maple leaves, wooden pillars and a glowing lantern at Keishun-in, a Myoshinji sub-temple in Kyoto — plus why leaves turn red, what…

Explore Osaka's autumn food trails blending vibrant fall foliage with seasonal treats like momiji tempura, sweet potato festivals, and market delicacies.