The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and several popular Japanese travel websites have suggested interesting places for tourists to enjoy summer in the land of cherry blossoms.
HOKKAIDO ISLAND - JAPAN'S MIRACLE LAND
Hokkaido is Japan's second largest island, located in the north of the country. Hokkaido is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, including majestic mountains, colorful flower fields and primeval forests. The island also has a cool climate, with mild summers and snowy winters.
Hokkaido - the peninsula most favored by nature in Japan
Hokkaido is a peaceful island with peaceful fishing villages, always full of seafood. The scenery is naturally beautiful in all four seasons. Unlike bustling and modern Tokyo, which is suitable for young people who love the excitement, style and fast pace of life, Hokkaido is a suitable place for sweet honeymoons, for those who love romance, peace, purity and elegance.
The charming land of the Land of the Rising Sun
Hakodate: Hokkaido's Historic Port City
Hakodate is a beautiful port city located in the southern part of Hokkaido, Japan. It is famous for its rich history, unique culture and beautiful natural scenery.
Hakodate was founded in the 15th century and was an important port for trade between Japan and the West. In 1854, Hakodate was the first Japanese city to open to international trade after 200 years of blockade. The city has had its ups and downs in history, including a major fire in 1934. Today, Hakodate is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world.
The port city attracts thousands of tourists to visit every year.
From Aomori, you can go to Hakodate by train very conveniently. Hakodate is a large, bustling port city, especially splendid at night. You can find hundreds of shops selling fresh vegetables, fruits, and fish, just looking at it, many cooking ideas will come to mind. In addition, the handicrafts here are also very unique, take the opportunity to buy them as gifts!
Many tourists choose to take the cable car to the top of Mount Hakodate to enjoy the Japanese sky.
Asahikawa Lavender Fields
In early summer, the lavender fields in Funaro are purple all over a large area, competing with the lavender fields in Europe. Truly, for those who have never seen such large lavender fields, the first feeling when seeing them is overwhelming and extremely surprised. The wind blows, the faint fragrance of this flower flies far and captivates people's hearts. Just saying that is enough for you to know how beautiful this virtual living place is, right? Many purple wedding photo albums have been born in these fields.
Purple lavender fields awaken all senses in Japan
Lost in the giant lavender field in Hokkaido
Kurodake Mountains
Kurodake is also one of the beautiful landscapes of Hokkaido tourism that you should not miss. In winter, Hokkaido people come here to ski; in the rest of the year, you can climb, walk, and observe the rich flora and fauna of this mountain.
Red leaf mountains are famous for their majestic scenery in Japan.
OKINAWA - THE GREEN GEM OF THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
Okinawa Island, Japan is blessed with pristine beaches, a unique culture and unique specialties. Okinawa is an important base for the US military in Japan.
The beautiful floating island looks like paradise
Okinawa Island is located in the southwest of Japan. It is part of the Ryukyu Islands – a chain of islands that stretches from southern Japan to Taiwan. Okinawa Island is strategically located in East Asia and is one of the largest of the Ryukyu Islands.
Many people choose to travel to Okinawa, Japan, instead of other destinations. This is because Okinawa has hundreds of large and small islands with many attractive tourist and sightseeing spots.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa Aquarium is definitely an ideal place for those who want to learn and explore the rich marine ecosystem here. When entering the aquarium, anyone will be amazed by the sparkling, stunning beauty of the scenery. It's like we are walking on the bottom of the sea and watching and playing with hundreds of colorful fish. Surely every detail will make you unable to take your eyes off the wonders of nature.
Explore the amazing ocean
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is famous for its diversity of species.
Naha Capital, Okinawa Japan
The capital Naha is the economic, cultural, political and educational center of the Okinawa region. The city is located in the southern sea of the Okinawa island of Japan. This place attracts tourists with its long-standing historical relics, unique markets, rich Asian culture and many great historical architectural works.
Some places that you must visit when coming to Naha include: Shuri Castle, Shureimon Gate, Enkakuji Temple, Sonohyan-Utaki Stone Gate, Tamaudun Royal Tomb, etc. This place also has a modern railway system, helping you move to many other places more conveniently and easily.
Shuri Castle: A Beautiful Ancient Architecture
NIIGATA BEAUTY FOREST - MYSTERIOUS BEAUTY IN THE HEART OF NATURE
Located in the Tokamachi Mountains of Niigata Prefecture, 300 km from Tokyo, Bijin-bayashi Beauty Forest is a beech forest over 100 years old located on high hills. The temperature here is 2-3 degrees Celsius lower than average, so when walking in the forest, visitors can feel the fresh air and cool breeze through the trees.
Bijin-bayashi Beauty Forest is a beech forest over 100 years old located on high hills.
Bijin-bayashi Forest dates back to the 1910s, when the landowner needed money to move to Tokyo. He cut down all the trees and sold them, then donated the cleared forest to local farmers. After the land was cleared, thousands of healthy, tall, straight oak saplings grew. The new landowner was so taken with the beauty of the forest that he left it to grow as it is today.
Travel time from Tokyo is about 2 hours. Take the JR Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then transfer to the Hokuhoku Line to Matsudai Station. Bijin-bayashi is about 15 minutes by taxi from the station.
These are just a few of the many great destinations to visit in Japan during the summer. With so much to see and do, you're sure to have an unforgettable vacation.
