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The hill at Farm Tomita with blue-violet flowers

Scenery — 5 places

HighlandHighlands

A dry wind, and an open sky.

5 destinations

A dry wind, and an open sky.

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The Northern Alps glowing at sunset, reflected in the paddies

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HAKUBA

Hakuba

Nagano

Beyond the fields, the Northern Alps rise like a white wall.

Snow-capped Mount Asama beyond the streets of Karuizawa

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KARUIZAWA

KaruizawaNagano · Koshinetsu

Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. A highland summer retreat on the southeastern foot of Mount Asama (2,568 m). Developed as a villa area since the Meiji era, it is surrounded by quiet nature, from forest paths to Shiraito Falls.

Highlands / Forests / Waterfalls

Purple lavender fields spreading across a hillside

03

FURANO

FuranoHokkaido · Hokkaido

The Furano Basin, near the centre of Hokkaido, looking out to the Tokachi mountain range. Flower fields spread over the hills of Furano City and Nakafurano Town, and in July lavender turns the slopes purple.

Highlands

The vivid blue Shirogane Blue Pond lined with standing dead trees

04

BIEI

BieiHokkaido · Hokkaido

Biei Town, Hokkaido. Fields spread like patchwork across gentle hills, and at the foot of Mount Tokachi lies the Shirogane Blue Pond, whose water appears blue.

Highlands / Lakes

The Yubatake of Kusatsu Onsen wrapped in steam

05

KUSATSU

Kusatsu OnsenGunma · Kanto

Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture. One of Japan's representative hot spring towns, where steam rises from the Yubatake at the centre of town. Known for its abundant flow of spring water, with ryokan and public baths lined up around the Yubatake.

Hot spring towns / Snowscapes / Highlands