Lakes, Waterfalls, Gorges, and Caves in Japan

Japan’s lakes, waterfalls, gorges, and caves reveal the country’s diverse water landscapes—from tranquil lakes with incredible clarity to dramatic waterfalls, deep river valleys, and mysterious limestone caves. These destinations offer refreshing scenery, outdoor adventure, and unique natural formations created over thousands of years. Explore iconic spots as well as hidden gems throughout Japan.
「Waterfalls, valleys, limestone caves」Tourist Attractions
Shosenkyō

Located in the northern part of Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, the Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge is designated as a national special scenic spot and is renowned for its "stunning...

Mikurigaike

Mikuri Lake, with its clear and beautiful surface, is a symbol of Murodou and is regarded as the most beautiful volcanic lake in the Northern Alps. This lake, formed about 1...

Lake Biwa Terrace

Biwa Lake Valley is located at an elevation of 1,100 meters on the summit of Mt. Uchimi, offering a spectacular view of Lake Biwa. Visitors can reach the summit in about fiv...

Nachi Falls

Nachi Falls is a famous spot in Wakayama, recognized as one of Japan's three great waterfalls, boasting a height of 133 meters, a width of 13 meters at the mouth, and a dept...

Ooboke Kiyotaki Line

The Oboke Gorge sightseeing cruise offers a scenic tour through the deep valleys and strange rock formations of the Yoshino River. During the approximately 30-minute cruise,...

Ryugado Cave

Ryugadō is one of Japan's representative limestone caves, formed over approximately 175 million years, with a total length of around 4 kilometers. It is located in Kami City...

Kikuchi Gorge

Kikuchi Gorge is a scenic natural forest located in the northwestern part of the Aso Outer Rim Mountains, and it stretches across a vast canyon at an elevation of 500 to 800...

Shirakawa Suigen

Shirakawa Water Source is a representative spring located in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, and is selected as one of the "Top 100 Ruins of Famous Water" by the Ministry of...

Nabegataki Park

Nabega Falls is a beautiful waterfall with a height of about 10 meters and a width of approximately 20 meters, formed by a volcanic eruption that created the Aso caldera aro...

Kokono'e "Yume" Ootsurihashi

The Kuju "Dream" Suspension Bridge, located in Kuju Town, Oita Prefecture, boasts the highest walkway-only suspension bridge in Japan. With an elevation of 777 meters, a tot...

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