New discoveries await in Japan

Within Akan-Mashu National Park is the Lake Kussharo Sauna Club, which is a great place to unwind while immersed in the natural world.

Photograph by Shusaku Nagahama

Whether you’re a new visitor to the island or returning to experience more, new discoveries can be found on the trail and off it, from one region to the next. Join National Geographic on a photographic journey from the top of Japan to the bottom, finding your own inspiration along the way.

On and off the Trail

A different side of Japan’s great outdoors in Shikoku and Tohoku.

Exploring natural playgrounds

In Kyushu and Central Japan, cascading waterfalls and ethereal forests beckon to visitors.

Retreat into Japan’s natural wonders

Experience the country’s health-focused traditions and nourishing natural resources.

A tale of three castles

Leave the tourist trail behind for a journey into Japan’s past.

Adventure in Japan’s great outdoors

Dive, ski, cycle, and paddle across Greater Tokyo and the San’in region.