Accommodation Lake Kawaguchi's Tominoko Hotel Naomi Isaka A comfortable and reasonable stay right along the edge of Lake Kawaguchi, with an enchanting view of Mt. Fuji in the distance.
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.
15 Culture Matsu, Take and Ume Elena Lisina The combination of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms in Japan symbolizes courage, virtue, strength, fortitude, eternal youth and...
Activities Lake Haruna Illumination Festa 2026 Lynda Hogan Located on top of Mt Haruna, the lake is picturesque all year round. However, the annual illumination event at Lake Haruna at...
Transportation Matsue's Lake Line Bus Kim Bergström A convenient way of getting around Matsue in Shimane is via the Lake Line Bus service. Operating in a circular loop, the rout...
12 Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest Vicky Amin Experience Kanto's biggest Illumination at Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest, and meet Paddington Bear at its place of origin.
8 Kayaking on Lake Motosu Cathy Cawood You can go Kayaking or enjoy other water sports on Lake Motosu, a volcanic lake at the foot of Mount Fuji.
8 Irises at Lake Kagurame Mandy Bartok See waves of purple irises in bloom every June at Lake Kagurame outside of Beppu.
10 Picnickers at Lake Kitagata Takako Sakamoto Picnickers at Lake Kitagata in Fukui enjoying themselves on a spring holiday: some are cycling on fun bicycles, some are taki...