Nature

Famous worldwide! Japanese macaque monkeys soaking in hot springs in a cold and snowy valley

Like the famous phrase “Visiting Zenko-ji Temple once in one’s lifetime”, visiting this famous temple is a milestone for many people.

A highland sightseeing road linking popular resorts

A popular if secluded hot spring which boasts that if you enter it for 3 days then you will not catch a cold for 3 years

Japan’s largest wasabi farm using the snowmelt from the Northern Alps

Kappabashi Bridge which is the symbol of Kamikochi is popular as a photo spot

A symbolic curl (basin) of Japan that was formed from erosion over 20,000 years

The first scenic spot as you enter the Kamikochi area. The pond has a lovely mirror-like surface.

An elegant waterfall from where underground water spouts from the rock face and falls like chiffon

One of Japan’s most beautiful mountain areas which has also been recognized nationally as a Special Area of Scenic Beauty

A mysterious pond interweaving water, mountains and greenery in the sanctuary of Hotaka Shrine