Nature

A collection of 21 places curated by Ashley Werner

Places in this collection

  1. Sado Island

    attraction

    Sado, Niigata, Japan

    A breathtaking island with beautiful scenery everywhere, highly recommended.

    Sado IslandView on Google Maps

  2. Mount Fuji

    attraction

    Mount Fuji, Kitayama, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0112, Japan

    A scenic view of Mount Fuji during sunrise, with a car driving on a road in the foreground.

    Mount FujiView on Google Maps

  3. Etajima

    attraction

    Hiroshima, Japan

    A scenic location in Hiroshima, reminiscent of scenes from 'Spirited Away'.

    EtajimaView on Google Maps

  4. Sagano Sight-Seeing Tram

    activity

    Sagano Sight-Seeing Tram

    Gallery

    Sagano Sight-Seeing TramView on Google Maps

  5. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    attraction

    Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

    Arashiyama Bamboo ForestView on Google Maps

  6. Izu Panorama Park

    attraction

    Japan, 〒410-2211 Shizuoka, Izunokuni, Nagaoka, 260-1 山麓駅 1F

    Go to Izu Panorama Park for incredible views and vibes with Mount Fuji in the backdrop. Soak in Mount Fuji from here.

    Izu Panorama ParkView on Google Maps

  7. Sumiyoshi Taisha

    attraction

    2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0045, Japan

    Sumiyoshi TaishaView on Google Maps

  8. Uji

    other

    Uji, Kyoto, Japan

    Peaceful seaside village where wooden boathouses sit directly on the water. No crowds. No rush. It honestly feels like time stopped here.

    UjiView on Google Maps

  9. Hozen-ji Temple

    attraction

    1-chōme-2-16 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

    A peaceful and beautiful temple in the city center, featuring a moss-covered statue.

    Hozen-ji TempleView on Google Maps

  10. Namba Jinja Shrine

    attraction

    4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0059, Japan

    A unique shrine located in the city center of Osaka.

    Namba Jinja ShrineView on Google Maps

  11. Takachiho Gorge

    attraction

    Mukoyama, Takachiho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki 882-1103, Japan

    Scenic gorge

    Takachiho GorgeView on Google Maps

  12. Kurokawa Onsen

    other

    Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan

    Onsen town

    Kurokawa OnsenView on Google Maps

  13. Mount Aso

    attraction

    Takawara, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2223, Japan

    Wide open space, volcanic scenery, and a side of Japan most people don’t even realise exists

    Mount AsoView on Google Maps

  14. Yufuincho Kawakami

    other

    Yufu, Oita 879-5102, Japan

    One of those places you just slow down, small streets, local food, onsen town feel

    Yufuincho KawakamiView on Google Maps

  15. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station Lounge

    attraction

    Narusawa, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0320, Japan

    Super easy to get to, incredible food, and way less hectic (and expensive) than Tokyo

    Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station LoungeView on Google Maps

  16. Sogi Falls

    attraction

    628-41 Okuchimiyahito, Isa, Kagoshima 895-2526, Japan

    Wide and powerful waterfall, often called the “Niagara of the East”, with viewing paths to see it from different angles. Underrated Japan spot that feels peaceful and powerful.

    Sogi FallsView on Google Maps

  17. Sakura-yu

    activity

    Japan, 〒874-0823 Oita, Beppu, 堀田4−2

    Private family baths, some coin-operated

    Sakura-yuView on Google Maps

  18. Ryokan Wakaba

    accommodation

    6431 Manganji, Minamioguni, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-2402, Japan

    Private onsen day use

    Ryokan WakabaView on Google Maps

  19. Hakone Yuryo

    attraction

    4 Tonosawa, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0315, Japan

    Private onsen rooms you can book by the hour

    Hakone YuryoView on Google Maps

  20. 2nd Street

    shop

    さいたま市, Japan

    This is the biggest 2nd Street in Japan, featuring a cafe inside, the largest Supreme collection seen, a wall of sneakers, designer bags, jewelry, instruments, electronics, toys, games, cameras, and kids' clothes. It's about an hour and a bit away from Shinjuku, so it's recommended to make a whole day out of it.

    2nd StreetView on Google Maps