Lakes, Waterfalls, Gorges, and Caves in Japan
「Waterfalls, valleys, limestone caves」Tourist Attractions
Lake Shinji
Shinji Lake, located to the west of Matsue City, is one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots, renowned especially for its stunning sunsets. As a brackish lake, it is home to a ri...
Kankakei Ropeway
The Kankakei Ropeway is a cable car that leads to the summit of Kankakei, located within the Setonaikai National Park. Kankakei is counted among Japan's three great scenic v...
Kurobe Dam
The Kurobe Dam is one of Japan's largest dams and is often referred to as "the great undertaking of the century" due to its scale and the difficulty of its construction. Loc...
Kurobe Gorge
The Kurobe Gorge is a magnificent V-shaped canyon located within the Chubu Sangaku National Park and is listed among Japan's three major gorges and one of the 100 hidden gem...
Akiyoshi Cave
Akiyoshido Cave, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is one of Japan's largest limestone caves, extending 100 meters underground within Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Pa...
Gangarā-no-Tani
Ganggara Valley is a lush natural valley created by the collapse of a limestone cave hundreds of thousands of years ago, located in the southern part of Okinawa Island. It f...
Okinawa World (Cultural Kingdom, Gyokusendo)
Okinawa World is a tourist spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty, culture, and history of Okinawa all at once. Among its attractions, the Tamatsukuri Cave, which has b...
Takachiho Gorge
Takachiho Gorge is a stunning natural beauty created by the ancient volcanic activity of Mount Aso. This canyon features towering cliffs that stretch approximately 7 kilomet...
Senbutsu Limestone Cave
The Senbutsu Cave is a magnificent cave located in Hiraodai, Kitakyushu, and it has been designated as a national natural monument. This cave was formed by the erosion of gr...
Juniko (Aoike Pond)
Juuni Lake is located in the western part of the Shirakami Mountains and consists of a group of 33 lakes and ponds. It is believed to have originated from a landslide caused...
