9 Activities Mount Kiso-koma's Autumn Colors Steve Morton Experience early autumn from the top of Mount Kiso-koma-ga-take
13 Activities Nametsu Waterfall Justin Velgus Nametsu Waterfall (滑津大滝) in Shichikashuku Town is considered one of the top 10 waterfalls in Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Ehime Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Ehime Prefecture which occupies the northwest part of Shikoku boasts five of the 100 top castles in Japan with two original castle keeps.
Culture Visit Narita City's Historic Heart Elizabeth S ritual, the statue of Fudomyo, the immoveable wisdom king with fiery resolve
Culture Kurume City Cosmos Festival 2026 Late Oct One of the city's top autumnal events Jinya River, Kitano Cosmos Park, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Activities Shimizu Park Sakura Festival 2026 Mid Mar - Early Apr The park is so well-regarded for sakura that it made the list of Japan's Top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in 1990.
Culture Oji Shrine Sleiman Azizi A handsome shrine, it is also the stage for the annual dengaku dance, one of Japan's top traditional dances.
8 Activities Akechidaira Ropeway Ekaterina Bespyatova Amazing views over Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls from the top of a nearby mountain in Nikko National Park.