Japan attracts nearly thirty million visitors a year, and Tokyo is a huge draw and often tops the list of many people who want to travel and tour the world.
But the capital is not the only reason that makes Japan a popular, distinctive and attractive country for visitors, but there are many areas that make this country a distinctive and unique destination over the days.
Japan has an abundance of natural wonders that rival any other country, and even rival the Tokyo Tech Museums or Galleries in the country itself.
So what are the best natural landmarks in Japan? This is what we will learn and discuss in this special guide, and here are ten of them. Best places Which you cannot miss seeing when visiting this country.
Top 10 Natural Wonders of Japan
Takachiho-cho Strait
It is truly a living version of Japanese art, as this gorge is characterized by its hundred-meter-high walls of basalt rocks that rise above the blue-green waters of the Gokase River.
The vertical grey slopes are adorned with trees and moss, creating a magical atmosphere like no other.
Partly along the narrow channel, Minainotaki Waterfall flows from above, giving this gorge even more charm and attraction.
Takechiho, Miyazaki, Japan
Tottori Sand Dunes (Tottori Sakyu)
The last thing people expect to see in Japan is desert landscapes.
However, what most people do not know is that this country includes one area covered with quicksand, which is a popular tourist attraction visited by more than two million people annually.
The Tottori Sand Dunes are an eighteen-square-mile coastal dune in Japan's Tottori Prefecture that constantly changes shape depending on which way the wind blows.
This small desert, which stretches along the Tottori coast for nearly six miles, is more than a mile wide in places.
It also has a prestigious historical place in Japanese cinema.
Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan
Naruto Whirlpools
If you've ever wanted to experience seeing or immersing yourself in a large whirlpool, you need to visit this magical area in Japan.
By immersion we don't mean actually going into the whirlpools of Naruto Strait, but you can get close enough to know what it might feel like to be in a whirlpool.
The whirlpools, which can be up to 65 feet wide, are caused by tides that ebb and flow through the narrow channel, and can occur twice a day.
Times vary depending on tide patterns and time of year.
Naruto swirls
Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
If you think this valley is just a place with hot springs, think again.
Although the place bears the same name as the famous monkey park in Japan, it is something completely different.
It is a burning volcanic crater that looks like a small piece of hell on earth, and it is a place full of beautiful and picturesque landscapes as well.
Jigokudani, Hokkaido, Japan
Kabira Bay
Kabira Bay is a little piece of coastal paradise in Japan where clear azure waters contrast sharply with the pure white sand.
Located on Ishigaki Island, this bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan, but it's not quite what it seems.
There are strong currents and lots of jellyfish in the water, which are always close to the shore and boats, which means that swimming is a very dangerous activity to do.
Swimming is also prohibited for another reason, which is the cultivation of black pearls in the Gulf, which may take several years to produce pearls.
Kabira, Ishigaki, Japan
Akiyoshido Cave
It is a large underground cave that extends into the bowels of the Earth for more than six miles.
Carved into the limestone rock by the river that flows through it, it is more than three hundred feet wide in places.
In a fantastic scene reminiscent of ancient myths, the image of the cave ceiling filled with stalactites is reflected in the river waters in the pitch darkness.
Which makes the place look like an area that does not belong to this Earth but to other planets in the galaxy.
Akiyoshido Cave, Japan
Mount Aso
If you are vacationing in Japan and want to experience a volcano tour, Mount Aso should be at the top of your list of places to visit.
Mount Aso is located on the island of Kyushu and has an unusual pentagonal cone formation.
While there are a group of volcanic mountains, namely Mount Nikko, Mount Eboshi, Mount Kishima, and Mount Naka, which have distinctive features in the same area.
However, the most active of them and what attracts the crowds and visitors with a strange paradox is this mountain.
A cloud of sulfurous smoke routinely erupts from it, which increases the excitement of visitors despite the dangers.
Mount Aso, Japan
Nachi waterfall
Waterfalls are one of the most frequently repeated natural features in Japanese art in most of its forms.
At just over four hundred feet tall, this waterfall is the tallest in Japan and has been artistically represented for centuries.
The waterfall has also been a place of worship for centuries, and there have been religious shrines at the site since Japan was first inhabited.
In addition, many people still treat it as a place of pilgrimage today and visit the stunning Nachi Taisha Shrine.
Nachi Falls, Japan
Yakushima Island
To truly connect with Japan's nature at its best, you need to spend some time on Yakushima Island.
Not only is this island an animal sanctuary and one of Japan's top natural attractions, it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is a combination of factors that all need to be explored.
As for the island's wildlife, the animals may be similar to those found on the mainland, but are often smaller in size.
For example, the Yaku monkeys, a type of macaque, which you often see here are smaller than their mainland brethren but are beautiful and distinctive, although they can be quite aggressive if approached.
Yakushima Island, Japan
Mount Fuji
There is one prominent feature of the Japanese landscape, and it is not only one of the most distinctive volcanoes, but also one of the most famous.
Mount Fuji - Japan's snow-capped landmark, the highest peak in Japan at twelve thousand feet, is located more than sixty miles from the capital, Tokyo, and is often clearly visible from the city.
Although Tokyo may be a good place to see Mount Fuji, it's not necessarily the best place to see it.
For a really great view of the mountain, you need to go to Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida.
The five-story pagoda faces Mount Fuji and has become a favorite spot for many people to take memorable photos of the famous Japanese mountain.
Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan
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