13 Beside Lake Yamanaka Cathy Cawood Mount Fuji views, forest holiday homes and a rural vibe beside Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi.
13 Shotaiji, Lake Hamana Peter Sidell On the western shore of Lake Hamana in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shotaiji is a Buddhist temple with 88 ancient statues hiding on a hill.
Activities Lake Sagami Sakura Run 2026 Late Mar Lake Sagami MORI MORI is set to host the Lake Sagami Sakura Run in late March, and the event has now been running for five years.
Activities Nasu Rindo Lake View Ignatius Koh Tucked in the outskirts of Tochigi Prefecture is Nasu Rindo Lake View, a quaint theme park that offers a fun weekend trip for the family.
Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2026 Early - Late Feb Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of Japan with a range of beautifully
15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina Known as take in Japanese (pronounced ta-ke), bamboo is the fastest growing... In Japan, take symbolizes eternal youth and strength.
9 Activities Sunrise at Lake Biwa Anne Lauenroth Early summer sunrise with burning skies at Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake near Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.
