Gardens & Nature

Mt. Oyama

SPOTS

Kanagawa

Gardens & Nature

A panoramic view of the vast Kanto Plain and city area seen from the summit or upper slopes of Mount Ōyama.

Sado Gold Mine

SPOTS

Niigata

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

The dark, overgrown entrance to the Otokiri Kō mining tunnel at Sado Gold Mine, marked by a wooden signpost under leafy trees.

Kenroku-en Garden

SPOTS

Ishikawa

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The S-shaped bridge and stone lantern (likely Kotoji Lantern) on Kasumigaike Pond in Kenroku-en Garden, surrounded by lush summer greenery.

Misaka Pass

SPOTS

Yamanashi

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Wooden signpost for scenic spots on a mountain pass, surrounded by bare trees in late autumn or winter.

Nijo-jo Castle

SPOTS

Kyoto

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

The highly ornate and brightly colored Karamon Gate (Chinese Gate) of Nijo Castle's Ninomaru Palace.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

SPOTS

Kyoto

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

The Oikeniwa Garden at Kyoto Imperial Palace, viewed over the pond with reflections of the traditional building and surrounding pine trees.

Yosuien Garden

SPOTS

Wakayama

Gardens & Nature

View of the Yosuien Garden pond and manicured pine trees from inside a traditional wooden building's veranda.

Okayama Korakuen Garden

SPOTS

Okayama

Gardens & Nature

Autumn view of Okayama Korakuen Garden's central pond, reflecting vibrant red maple leaves and a small teahouse, with Okayama Castle visible on the hill in the distance.

Ritsurin Garden

SPOTS

Kagawa

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

The Kikugetsutei teahouse complex on the edge of the pond, framed by a massive, sculpted pine tree and reflecting in the green water.

Sengan-en Garden

SPOTS

Kagoshima

Gardens & Nature

An elevated view of Sengan-en Garden and buildings, with the open water of Kagoshima Bay and the Sakurajima volcano in the distance at sunset.

The Imperial Palace

SPOTS

Tokyo

Castles & Historic Sites

Gardens & Nature

Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

SPOTS

Tokyo

Gardens & Nature

The Engetsukyō (Full Moon Bridge), a traditional stone arch bridge crossing a small, calm stream in a lush, tree-filled landscape.