Summer

Summer

Chasing salt air and cicadas, we slip off the map; lava islands, rice-paddy terraces, and sunlit shrines.

Mount Osore Some hiking
Aomori

Osore-san: Highway to Hell

We march towards the entrance of Mount Osore under the crazy heat.

Some crowds
Half day (about 3–5 hours on site, plus transit); Full day if doing it as a day trip from Aomori/Hachinohe
Mount Fujis Serene Tea Fields: Captivating Beauty Easy walk
Chubu

Green Tea Fields at Mount Fuji

You can visit a very pleasant spot very near Mount Fuji to appreciate the fields of green tea. Best to go in spring, early in the morning.

Some crowds
Half day (3–5 hours) for sunrise/early-morning photos and a visit to a nearby tea farm; Full day if combining with Hakone.
Stone arch in Japans tranquil landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Easy walk
Japan

Okinawa: From Naha To Nago

How can you spend so much time in Japan without ever touching ground in the Ryukyu archipelago? You can’t! This first part is set on the main Okinawa island.

Some crowds
Half day to 1 day (often used mainly as an arrival/base city)
Tranquil watermill in lush Japanese wasabi farm, reflecting in clear stream. Easy walk
Chubu

The Azumino Wasabi Farm

The spot is marvellous: the birds, the sound of the water and the squealing mills... and from time to time, a damn mosquito.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half-day if you also linger at the watermills/stream and try food stalls)
Tranquil pathway lined with colorful flowers on Taketomi Island, Okinawa, Japan. Easy walk
Japan

Taketomi: The Bougainvilleas Island

It's early morning in Okinawa and the sky is already ocean blue. Without any hesitation, we jump right away in the first boat direction the paradise: the Taketomi Island!

Some crowds
Half day to full day (easy as a day trip from Ishigaki)
Tranquil view of Okinawas lush bay with turquoise waters and rugged islands. Easy walk
Japan

Zamami, Aka & Love in Between

After visiting the urban side of Okinawa with Naha and Nago, here we are now in the ferry, on the way to Kerama Islands, more precisely Zamami and Aka Islands.

Some crowds
Overnight trip recommended (about 2 days / 1 night); avoid doing a same-day round trip due to time and cost.
Serene beauty of Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden in Tokyo, Japan: lush landscape with tranquil pond. Easy walk
Bunkyo

The Gardens of Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen is a garden of the Edo period and therefore, it is one of Tokyo’s oldest garden.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half day if you want a slow stroll and photos)
Tranquil coastal beauty with lone tree, sandy beach, turquoise waters, and red structures in Tori-Plage. Some hiking
Chubu

One Day in Izu Peninsula

In summer, the Izu Peninsula is ideal to spend a refreshing week-end. Located a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo, I strongly suggest to rent a car to enjoy the fabulous seaside.

Busy
Full day for a highlights loop (beach + waterfalls + Shaboten Park/Mt. Omuro). A half day works if you pick just one area (e.g., Shimoda/Shirahama only or Kawazu waterfalls only).
The Majestic Kurobe Dam in Japan: A Symbol of Engineering Marvel. Some hiking
Chubu

The Highest Dam of Japan: Kurobe

Kurobe Dam is considered a big success in Japan. It is by far the tallest dam in Japan, with a very impressively beautiful artificial lake.

Busy
Half day to full day (full day if you include the Alpine Route transit and lake cruise/photo stops)
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