Best Stunning Views In Japan

Here're best Stunning Views in Japan. We released a ranking of reviews about Stunning Views posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Japan.

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Mt.Fuji View Spots

Arakurayama Sengen Park

11 Reviews

I wanted to see Mt.Fuji clearer than this! Many tourists from overseas came here, and Japanese were only us this day. I want to come here again on a sunny day!

Lake Kawaguchi

8 Reviews

Though it was cloudy, we could see Mt. Fuji beautifully. As we see, it's cool from wherever we see it. Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, they are very stunning.

Hananomiyako Park

10 Reviews

Flower City Park where you can see Mt. Fuji and Nemophila at the same time. Tulips were blooming in the free area outside the park and it was very beautiful. The blue of Mt. Fuji and the blue of Nemophila are beautiful like gradation.

Sunset Stunning View

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

By the conditions of clouds and the weather of that day, the pictures of Chichibuga-hama Beach can change. There were a lot of clouds this day, and they were reflected beautifully on the water surface. What's more, the scenery becomes more amazing in the evening glow.◎By your own cars, 20 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC, or 20 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC. Check the web to get the information of the tide and evening glow!

Matama Coast

4 Reviews

I was able to see a truly beautiful sunset at Oita Prefecture's Matama Beach, which is rumored to be the best spot for sunset views in Japan. At the moment when the sun goes down, everyone who watches them sighs in unison! A beautiful sunset early in the new year. I hope this year will be peaceful. . I am posting this with my best wishes.

Engetsu Island

3 Reviews

Engetsu Island is a symbol of Shirahama. You can see the setting sun in the opening of the island. It's specially beautiful in the evening glow.◎You need to go when the sun sets.

Bamboo Grove Spots

Sagano

7 Reviews

Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

Jizoin Temple

4 Reviews

Jizo-in at Matsuo in Kyoto is called 'bamboo temple' and the precinct is tinged with green from now till summer. And a Japanese style Karesansui flat garden is worth seeing, which is a registered scenic spot in Kyoto.

Houkoku-ji Temple

4 Reviews

The path in bamboo grove wrapped in quietness. Looking up the bamboo in the sky, there's the play of sunlight through them. They're so beautiful that I want to watch them for a longer time. And, green tea and Japanese sweets to eat with peaceful minds in this garden. You can see also camellia with bamboo till around April.◎Kamakura Station East Gate bus stop No.5. Jomyoji bus stop, walk 3min, Entrance fee: 200yen, green tea and sweets required more 500yen.

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Kansai

Metasequoia Avenue

18 Reviews

The Metasequoia Avenue is beautiful every season. Specially in summer, you can see the wonderful scenery of shining greens and the zebra road weaved by lights and shadows.

Sagano

7 Reviews

Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

Ruriko-in Temple

14 Reviews

The spring special visiting is opened till 6/15 in 2018. The relaxing room extends here. The table room, which has been a hot topic in SNS, you can see various reflections from different directions. And, it's so gorgeous and beautiful.

Chugoku

Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge

8 Reviews

Tsunoshima Bridge goes over the blue sea as beautiful as the sea in Okinawa. The scenery is perfectly amazing.

Tottori Sand Dunes

8 Reviews

Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori Prefecture. It is a tourist attraction that represents Tottori! It's like entering a different world with a sandy landscape all around. The highlight is the "Horse back" shaved like a wall. You can see the Sea of ​​Japan from the top! And the huge puddle under the back of the horse is an "oasis"! It is rare for an oasis to appear in dunes that do not easily absorb water.

Itsukushima Shrine

16 Reviews

There're less tourists in Miyajima in early morning, and you can look around leisurely. When the tide is low, you can go very close to the big torii gate and must be surprised at the size. How about enjoy walking in Miyajima Island with the scenery of Setouchi Region and the deer that can make you calm?◎Access: 10min by ferry from Miyajima-guchi Pier. There're two ferry services between Miyajima-guchi and Miyajima, JR Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Tourist Ship.

Shikoku

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Shimonada Station

12 Reviews

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Kyushu・Okinawa

Yonaha Maehama Beach

13 Reviews

The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

West Pier (Nishi Sambashi)

8 Reviews

The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

Kabira Bay

15 Reviews

Kabira Bay in Ishigaki Island shows us various color of the sea changes by the tide and weather. Emerald green sometimes, and gradation of pale and gentle blue sometimes, it has different scenery every time I visit. I really want you all to see it!

Hokkaido・Tohoku

Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai no Oka

12 Reviews

Shikisai no Oka in Biei, Hokkaido is a very popular place for its dynamic and colorful hills. About 50 kinds of flowers are replanted from spring to autumn, and you can enjoy various flowers and scenery over a long period from May to October. Summer is especially recommended as it becomes colorful during the summer.

Blue Pond

14 Reviews

You can enjoy seeing various scenes of Blue Pond throughout the year. The autumn colors of larch trees, and winter illumination before freezing in December, I like.

Cape Kamui

5 Reviews

You can overlook the sea of Shakotan Blue while walking along the a little scary narrow path and steps. When you turn round, there's beautiful great nature of the Cape Kamui.

Kanto

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

30 Reviews

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Shibuya Sky

7 Reviews

A very beautiful night view seen from the top floor of Scramble Square. I was very impressed. It is recommended to go with a couple or with a friend. You can see the whole of Tokyo.

Hakone Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Prairie

9 Reviews

A pampas grass prairie on Sengokuhara Daiga-take Mountain tells us autumn has come in Hakone. Pampas grass surrounds National Route 75, and makes the 2km drive wonderful! At sunset, you can see the impressive pampas grass shining gold!

Tokai

Inabe Agriculture Park

8 Reviews

Plums that signal the arrival of spring. A gorgeous and beautiful view! As many as 4,000 plum trees of 100 types, which are said to be the largest in the Tokai area, are planted in Mie Prefecture. A truly picturesque landscape written with a mixture of white, light pink, and dark pink ingredients! First of all, it is recommended to see Umebayashi Park from the observatory.

Yokoyama Observatory

7 Reviews

We can see the impressive view of Ago Bay with sixty small islands and many pearl-nursery rafts folding over the sea. There's a photogenic contrast of blue sea and green land, we can have a refreshing feeling very much!

Mt. Fuji

5 Reviews

Mt.Fuji climbing is restricted within the short term during the year. On the way to its top, you have to experience the hard roads and environment. But, at the end of the journey on the top, the supreme panorama extends as far as the only successful people can see.

Koshinetsu

Arakurayama Sengen Park

11 Reviews

I wanted to see Mt.Fuji clearer than this! Many tourists from overseas came here, and Japanese were only us this day. I want to come here again on a sunny day!

Oshino Hakkai (Eight Ponds)

6 Reviews

Oshino Hakkai is spring water from Mt.Fuji. The spring water is breathtakingly beautiful as to see the all fish and the bottom of the pond. Here is a place of belief together with Mt.Fuji since the old times, and a precious site for the local people.◎Access: 15min by car from Kawaguchiko IC of Chuou Speedway

Hananomiyako Park

10 Reviews

Flower City Park where you can see Mt. Fuji and Nemophila at the same time. Tulips were blooming in the free area outside the park and it was very beautiful. The blue of Mt. Fuji and the blue of Nemophila are beautiful like gradation.

Hokuriku

Tonami Tulip Park

3 Reviews

In a large site, there're many places to see such as tulip ground pictures, flower valleys and flower beds on the water. It's as wonderful as Keukenhof Park in the genuine country, the Netherlands.◎Tonami Tulip Fair: around 4/20-5/5 Open: 8:30-17:30 Entrance Fee: adult¥1000 child¥300

Rainbow Line

2 Reviews

Mikata Five Lakes is designated in the Ramsar Convention. Rainbow Line Park in the mountain top is known as a love sanctuary, and you can lock your love and have a fine view.

Midagahara Highlands

1 Reviews

Midagahara Highlands, located in the middle of Mt. Tateyama, is an enjoyable place to walk with sneakers. The mountains and nature change their appearance, and you can enjoy walking in the various autumn colors.

Review Ranking

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The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Name

Chichibugahama Beach

Address

Teno Nio-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 20 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 55 min from Takamatsu Airport. or 60 min from Takamatsu Station.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Name

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

Address

605−4 Onuma-aza Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi, IbarakiGoogle Map

Tel

029-265-9001

Hours

9:30-17:00

Fee

Adult 450 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

Bus: 29min from JR Katsuta Station, or 10min from Ajigaura Station. Get off at 'Kaihin Koen Nishiguchi'. Car: get off the speedway at Hitachi Kaihin Koen IC.

Parking

Parking area is available

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Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Name

Shimonada Station

Address

3-8 Ookubo Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, EhimeGoogle Map

Tel

089-994-5852

How to get there

25 min by car from Iyo IC. 50 min by train from JR Matsuyama Station.

Parking

Parking area is available

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The Metasequoia Avenue is beautiful every season. Specially in summer, you can see the wonderful scenery of shining greens and the zebra road weaved by lights and shadows.

Name

Metasequoia Avenue

Address

Sawa Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, ShigaGoogle Map

How to get there

6 min by bus from JR Makino Station to Makino Pic Land, then it's located just near. By car, 65 min from Otsu city, 90 min from Kyoto city. Free parking area in Makino Pic Land is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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Shikisai no Oka in Biei, Hokkaido is a very popular place for its dynamic and colorful hills. About 50 kinds of flowers are replanted from spring to autumn, and you can enjoy various flowers and scenery over a long period from May to October. Summer is especially recommended as it becomes colorful during the summer.

Name

Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai no Oka

Address

Daisan Sinsei Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, HokkaidoGoogle Map

How to get there

25 min walk from JR Bibauchi Station. 12 min by car or taxi from JR Biei Station, 150 min from Sapporp city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Name

Takaya Shrine

Address

2800 Muromoto-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 60 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC via Fudō Waterfall, to the nearest parking area, and walk 150 meters. Or, 20 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC to the mountain foot shrine, then 40 min walk to the upper shrine.

Parking

Parking area is available

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I wanted to see Mt.Fuji clearer than this! Many tourists from overseas came here, and Japanese were only us this day. I want to come here again on a sunny day!

Name

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Address

3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida-shi, YamanashiGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min walk from Shimoyoshida Station of Fuji Kyuko Train. By car, 55 min from Kofu city, 120 min from Shizuoka city, or 90 min from Yokohama city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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You can enjoy seeing various scenes of Blue Pond throughout the year. The autumn colors of larch trees, and winter illumination before freezing in December, I like.

Name

Blue Pond

Address

Shirogane Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, HokkaidoGoogle Map

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

By taxi or car, 20 min from Biei Starion, or 150 min from Sapporo city.

Parking

Parking area is available

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Kabira Bay in Ishigaki Island shows us various color of the sea changes by the tide and weather. Emerald green sometimes, and gradation of pale and gentle blue sometimes, it has different scenery every time I visit. I really want you all to see it!

Name

Kabira Bay

Address

934 Arakawa, Ishigaki-shi, OkinawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By bus, 40 min from Ishigaki Airport. By car, 35 min from Ishigaki Airport or 30 min from Ishigaki Port.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

Name

Yonaha Maehama Beach

Address

Yonaha Shimoji, Miyakojima-shi, OkinawaGoogle Map

How to get there

15 min by car or taxi from Miyako Airport.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

Name

West Pier (Nishi Sambashi)

Address

Taketomi Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, OkinawaGoogle Map

How to get there

20 min walk from Taketomi Port

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Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

Name

Sagano

Address

Sagaogurayamatabushiyama-cho, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min walk, from Arashiyama Station

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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Nabegataki Fall is a rare waterfall we can walk its reverse. Though it's not so big, we can see it very close and that much volume of water is powerful! It has become famous since it was used for the location of TV commercial.

Name

Nabegataki Fall

Address

Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, KumamotoGoogle Map

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

By bus, 60 min from Aso Station to Yu Station, then take taxi for 15 min. By car, 45 min from Kokonoe IC, parking area is available.

Parking

Parking area is available

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Tsunoshima Bridge goes over the blue sea as beautiful as the sea in Okinawa. The scenery is perfectly amazing.

Name

Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge

Address

Oji Kanda Houhoku-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, YamaguchiGoogle Map

How to get there

15 min by bus from JR Kottoi Station. By car, 90 min from Yamaguchi city, 180 min from Hiroshima city, 140 min from Fukuoka city. Parking area is available at Amagase Park nearby.

Parking

Parking area is available

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The spring special visiting is opened till 6/15 in 2018. The relaxing room extends here. The table room, which has been a hot topic in SNS, you can see various reflections from different directions. And, it's so gorgeous and beautiful.

Name

Ruriko-in Temple

Address

55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-781-4001

Fee

Adult 2000 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

5 min walk from Yase Hieizan-guchi Station, 5 min walk from Yase Station. By bus, 50 min from Kyoto Station to Yase Station, then 7 min walk.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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Plums that signal the arrival of spring. A gorgeous and beautiful view! As many as 4,000 plum trees of 100 types, which are said to be the largest in the Tokai area, are planted in Mie Prefecture. A truly picturesque landscape written with a mixture of white, light pink, and dark pink ingredients! First of all, it is recommended to see Umebayashi Park from the observatory.

Name

Inabe Agriculture Park

Address

717 Kanae Fujiwara-cho, Inabe-shi, MieGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 50 min from Kuwana IC, 40 min from Sekigahara IC, 70 min from Youkaichi IC, and 50 min from Yokkaichi IC.

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A very beautiful night view seen from the top floor of Scramble Square. I was very impressed. It is recommended to go with a couple or with a friend. You can see the whole of Tokyo.

Name

Shibuya Sky

Address

9th floor, Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, TokyoGoogle Map

Hours

5:30-8:00

How to get there

Directly connected with Shibuya Station

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Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori Prefecture. It is a tourist attraction that represents Tottori! It's like entering a different world with a sandy landscape all around. The highlight is the "Horse back" shaved like a wall. You can see the Sea of ​​Japan from the top! And the huge puddle under the back of the horse is an "oasis"! It is rare for an oasis to appear in dunes that do not easily absorb water.

Name

Tottori Sand Dunes

Address

2083-17 Yuyama Fukube-cho, Tottori-shi, TottoriGoogle Map

Tel

0857-23-7652

How to get there

10 min by car, from Tottori Station.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

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There're less tourists in Miyajima in early morning, and you can look around leisurely. When the tide is low, you can go very close to the big torii gate and must be surprised at the size. How about enjoy walking in Miyajima Island with the scenery of Setouchi Region and the deer that can make you calm?◎Access: 10min by ferry from Miyajima-guchi Pier. There're two ferry services between Miyajima-guchi and Miyajima, JR Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Tourist Ship.

Name

Itsukushima Shrine

Address

1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, HiroshimaGoogle Map

Tel

0829-44-2020

Hours

6:30-18:00

How to get there

Go to Miyajima-guchi Station of JR or Hiroden (streetcar), then walk to ferry terminal. There're two ferry terminals of Matsudai Kisen or JR, both of them go to Miyajima for 10 or 15 min. To Itsukushima Shrine, 10 min walk from Miyajima Port.

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This island made from sandy beach appears only the low tide. Pure blue sky, pure white beach and the sea of Yaeyama blue make me moved!! You have to use a tour because there aren't any liners.

Name

Hamajima, Phantom Island

Address

Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, OkinawaGoogle Map

How to get there

30 min by ferry, from Ishigaki Island

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