Top rated Scenic spots in Japan to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2021)

Top rated Scenic spots in Japan

Experience the best that Japan has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 1.3K places from Scenic spot category.

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En Yoshino

Budget Japanese inn

4.90 (66 reviews)

Kitashōji Falls

Scenic spot

👍👍 日本の滝100選。東日本最大級の落差を誇る大瀑布。その落差121mは圧巻！観瀑台までの道のりはかなりあるように感じますが、実際には時間にして40～60分。山道なので、時間は掛かりますが、おそらく距離的には2～3km程度だと思います。ただし、そんなに速く到着すると思わないでください。目的地までの行程には、色々な...

4.80 (42 reviews)

Kamikōchi

Scenic spot

Forested national park in the Japanese Alps featuring hiking trails, lodging & picturesque views.

4.70 (3.6K reviews)

Oirase Gorge

Scenic spot

Known for its fall leaves, this stunning river valley park offers wooded hiking trails & waterfalls.

4.70 (2K reviews)

Shiratani Unsui Gorge

Scenic spot

Tranquil hiking trails in thick woods, with streams, valley views & abundant flora & fauna.

4.70 (1.3K reviews)

Tsunoshima Bridge

Bridge

👍👍 いつ行ってもここは本州の海とは思えないくらい素晴らしいエメラルドブルーの海です（宮古島～伊良部島間の伊良部大橋の海と似てると行っても過言ではないくらいのレベルです）。下関から車で１時間～１時間半ほどかかりますが、そちらに行かれる際は是非訪れて見てください。なお、真夏の土曜日の真っ昼間に訪問しました...

4.70 (631 reviews)

Matengai Cliff

Scenic spot

Tall sea cliff with grazing horses, dramatic views of the rugged coastline & a trail to the shore.

4.70 (321 reviews)

Kabira Bay

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful bay for a short time to chill

4.70 (279 reviews)

Kuniga Coast

Scenic spot

Dramatic ocean & coastline views with cliffs & sea caves are offered from this popular destination.

4.70 (199 reviews)

Sekiheki Red Cliff

Scenic spot

👍👍 Seeing the cliff both from the land and the sea is highly recommended. I was amazed by both views. Looking from the top you see the green hills and blue sea around you, and they contrast beautifully with the red and black rocks. It's very tall so watch out and don't go too close to the edge of the c...

4.70 (131 reviews)

Tashiro Marsh

National park

👍 Arrive in about 20 minutes on foot from Taisho Pond 🙋‍♀️ It's a small wetland, it takes about 10 minutes to go around it😃 When I visited, it was the beginning of autumn. The Hotaka mountain range was in the background and it looked nice 🙋‍♀️

4.70 (80 reviews)

Rankyo Gorge

Scenic spot

👍 (Trip was made back then on 4 Dec 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit) Along the way to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, we walked along the bank of Katsura river through Kameyama Park and got to enjoy the amazing view of Katsura River with the mosaic mountain backdrop. Strongly recommended if...

4.70 (77 reviews)

馬の背

Scenic spot

4.70 (48 reviews)

Mt. Hakkoda

Scenic spot

👍👍 信州～東北への紅葉登山旅9日目の9月28日、酸ヶ湯温泉登山口から八甲田大岳に登り、毛無岱の紅葉🍁を楽しみました。初めて八甲田山に登った2016年は雲海に浮かぶような岩木山と毛無岱の長い階段を下りる時に見た絶景を忘れることができません。紅葉が早く始まるスポットをいかに早めに巡るかが紅葉旅の大事なポイントかも...

4.70 (33 reviews)