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Mossy forest trail at Jinjoji Temple, Japan Some hiking
Chugoku

Jinjo-ji: Ancient Shrine Lost in the Mountains

Dans le fin fond de la campagne rurale japonaise, on tombe parfois sur des endroits qui semblent figés dans le temps. Le temple Jinjoji à Shimonoseki en fait clairement partie.

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Half day (allow extra time if you include mountain scenery walks and slow exploration of the garden and grounds)
Sunrise at Unkai Terrace above a sea of clouds, misty valleys, and hillside greenery Ethereal
Hokkaido

Walking on the Clouds in Hokkaido!

Discover the Unkai Terrace in Hokkaido: a unique experience where you float above a sea of clouds colored by the rising sun.

Sea of Clouds
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Yayoi Kusamas captivating sunflower installation immerses visitors.
Japan

The Psychedelic Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo

The museum dedicated to the work of artist Yayoi Kusama, opened in 2017 in the heart of Shinjuku, offers a fun experience, sometimes psychedelic and clearly outside of time (and space!).

Meandering Country Road Landscape View Photogenic
Hokkaido

Roller Coaster Road: Diving into the Heart of Lavender Fields

Located on the island of Hokkaido between Biei and Furano, the "roller‑coaster road" stretches for 4.5 km.

Lavender Bloom
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Rusty Ferris wheel in overgrown abandoned amusement park under blue sky Haunting
Fukushima

Kejonuma: The Ferris Wheel Suspended in Time

A rusting Ferris wheel in the Tohoku countryside is all that remains of Kejonuma Leisure Land. Once a vibrant amusement park, it now stands as a haunting monument to a bygone era.

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Vibrant lavender sunflower panorama Tomita Farm.
Hokkaido

Tomita Farm: Cascades of Colour

Tomita flower farm is one of the most photogenic places in Hokkaido, particularly well-known for its vast tracts of lavender. A hundred varieties of colourful flowers extend across gentle slopes as far as the eye can see. A unique floral palette that’s worth a detour!

Abandoned black two-story house covered in graffiti beneath a bright blue sky Off the map
Japan

The Enigma of the Black House

Back after thrilling adventures, I stand before this house that seems straight out of a feverish dream. Its walls, blackened like the ashes of a fire, are covered with enigmatic messages traced in white or yellow. I waited, observed... then finally dared to enter.

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Vibrant koi fish swims serenely in lush underwater paradise. Photogenic
Chubu

Monet’s Pond: Where Waterlilies and Koi Live Together

Crystal-clear water, waterlilies and koi carp: dive into Monet's Pond, a hidden gem in the heart of Gifu Prefecture.

Waterlily Bloom
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Aerial view of abandoned New Muroto Sky Resort concrete towers above Japan’s coastline Off the map
Kochi

New Muroto Sky Rest: Abandoned at the Summit

Découvrez le mystère captivant du Skyrest New Muroto, un restaurant panoramique abandonné au Japon, entre ambitions déchues et folklore hanté.

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