Where are the best-known spots for summer vacation trips? Ranking of places you want to go in summer!

Where are the best-known spots for summer vacation trips? Ranking of places you want to go in summer!
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

This time's special feature is summer vacation trip is!
It is easy to avoid the congestion that tends to occur during the leisure season, Little-known tourist spots Focus on.

Carefully selected by Activity Japan, Introduce the places you want to go in the summer in a ranking format To do.

We also introduce activities and experiences that you can enjoy around each spot!
Let's have fun on this summer vacation trip!

Hot spot for summer vacation trip No. 1: Shiretoko/Hokkaido

Shiretoko Peninsula/Hokkaido

The number one place I want to visit in summer is Hokkaido Shiretoko !
Shiretoko teeth Hokkaido It is located at the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, which juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Strait, on the east side of the city.

Shiretoko area The 1,000-meter-high Shiretoko mountain range lies in the center of the area, making it a popular sightseeing area filled with scenic spots surrounded by the nature of both the sea and the mountains.

In 2005 (Heisei 17), part of Shiretoko world Natural Heritage Site Certified by formed by sea water erosion cliff sea cliff (Kaishokugai) ・ A mysterious "" nestled in a deep green forest Kamuiwakka Hot Falls You can enjoy extraordinary scenery created by the unique flora and fauna that inhabit the area. .

In addition, even though Shiretoko is a single word, it covers a wide area and is full of attractions.
Shiretoko is not crowded with people in one place, so it is a little-known spot where you can leisurely go sightseeing at your own pace!

The average maximum temperature from July to August is 24.4°C, which is relatively cool.

Hokkaido Shiretoko Five Lakes

Shiretoko is full of things to see, and the representative sightseeing spot is " Shiretoko Five Lakes "is.
Shiretoko Goko is the name of the area consisting of five lakes scattered in the virgin forest in the northern part of the peninsula.

You can enjoy the spectacular view of the Shiretoko mountain range in the background while feeling the breath of the lush green scenery and wild animals.
The Shiretoko Goko Lakes have well-maintained trails for walking, so anyone can take a leisurely stroll. .

Elevated wooden path is 1.6 km round trip and can be explored in all seasons.

ground promenade is a footpath set up in a virgin forest. There are two types, 1.6km route and 3km route, which you can choose.
A lecture must be taken in advance to explore the ground promenade . Alternatively, you can take a walk if you join a guided tour led by a leader.
You can feel the great nature of Shiretoko up close, so please take a walk along the route that interests you according to your schedule and physical strength.

In Shiretoko Guided trekking tour is popular!
You can listen to a variety of information from a guide who knows the area inside out, so why not join in?
Experience the greenery and wildness of Shiretoko with your whole body and enjoy a rich and extraordinary experience!

[Hokkaido/Shiretoko] 3 hours around the World Natural Heritage Core Zone Shiretoko Five Lakes! Morning trekking with guide (up to 10 people)

Shiretoko Nature Guide Starhours
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
5,000 Yen~ (tax included)

This is a trekking that goes around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, which are designated as a special protection area of Shiretoko National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Area, including the elevated wooden path. Japan's first epoch-making forest adventure experience guided by a registered leader with a license in the area where brown bears live. Not only the lake, but also Ezo deer, red foxes, wild birds, alpine plants, autumn leaves, etc.

[Shiretoko Five Lakes] Afternoon start - Shiretoko Five Lakes guided tour - Certified guides will guide you through all five lakes!

Shiretoko Tourist
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
5,300 Yen~ (tax included)

Would you like to spend a luxurious time on a Shiretoko guided tour in the great outdoors? We rent binoculars free of charge to everyone on our guided tour. This is a nature experience guide tour where you can carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that inhabit Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site, using binoculars. Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds, it's usually quite a peek

☆ Shiretoko, Hokkaido ☆ Primordial forest and cliff trekking-Nature guide guides you to places not listed in guidebooks!

Shiretoko Nature Guide Starhours
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
5,000 Yen~ (tax included)

You can experience the tranquility of Shiretoko even during busy periods such as summer vacation and autumn holidays. This is a course that takes you through reclaimed land and forests to see the waterfall of groundwater pouring into the Sea of Okhotsk. If the weather is clear, you can see the 200m-high precipitous cliffs that reach Shiretoko Cape. It is a course to see cliff waterfalls like "Furepe Falls", but there is no promenade here and you have to climb over a log.

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No. 2 hot spot for summer vacation travel: Urasabaku / Tokyo

Urasabaku / Tokyo ZONOTEC

The second place in the ranking of places you want to go in summer is Tokyo izu-Oshima of" Urasabaku ”!
Kanto You can have a valuable experience while being close to Summer vacation family trip x Little-known spot x Recommended spots in Kanto is.

The Ura Desert is the only desert in Japan located at the foot of the volcano Mt. Mihara near the center of Izu Oshima.
Even though Urasabaku is in Tokyo, it's a remote island, so it's a little-known spot that doesn't get crowded!

In the back desert, you will hear a jingling sound when you walk on the black earth, and the sparsely growing green of the plants spreads out.

If you take a picture of the moment you jump in the back desert, you can create a unique composition that makes you feel like you're floating in the air in a barren wasteland!

Urasabaku / Tokyo Orange Fish

It is also a surreal and recommended shooting method to take a picture of yourself lying down with the pitch-black back desert that spreads far into the distance! Let's leave a lot of photos that look good on SNS with as many shooting methods as you can think of .

On a family trip with children, it would be fun to take a unique souvenir photo while experiencing the bizarre scenery created by nature.

You can shoot videos that look good on social media at Izu Oshima Urasabaku drone photography is popular.
thrilling buggy tour or Trekking tour Then you can experience the nature of the back desert even more!

[Tokyo/ Izu Oshima] Drone shooting-the only video in the only place in Japan ♪ Pick-up anywhere ◎

ZONOTEC
Izu Islands (Izu Oshima and Hachijojima)

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[Tokyo/ Izu Oshima] Nature experience geo tour "Japan's only! Back desert and fumarole wall trekking" (about 4 hours) "Regional coupon available plan"

orange fish
Izu Islands (Izu Oshima and Hachijojima)

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On the map of the "Geographical Survey Institute of Japan", Oshima's proud treasure [Back Desert] is the only place in Japan that is marked as a "desert"! This place is often used for filming dramas, commercials, and PVs for celebrities. As far as the 360-degree view can be seen, only the inorganic, pitch-black earth spreads out, and only the sound of the wind can be heard there.

★ Tokyo Desert ✕ Buggy Tour ★ Run through the great outdoors with a four-wheeled buggy! To the only back desert in Japan! A very satisfying course with a total length of 25 km or more ♪ (Regular license required, 120 minutes)

Tokyo Desert x Buggy Tour
Izu Islands (Izu Oshima and Hachijojima)

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*Please note*This is a reservation site for non-guests. If you are planning to stay at Book Tea Bed IZUOSHIMA, please make a reservation request from the inquiry form on our website under "CONTACT". https://btb-oshima.jp/~~Did you know that there is a desert in Tokyo?~~Tokyo

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3rd best spot for summer vacation travel: Nishiizu/Shizuoka

Nishiizu/Shizuoka

The third place in the list of places you want to go in the summer is Shizuoka/Nishiizu is!
Nishiizu teeth Shizuoka is a popular tourist attraction in Atami area It is located on the west coast of the Izu Peninsula, on the opposite side.

Higashiizu is easily accessible from the city center and familiar to tourists. but on the other side Nishiizu is a little-known spot where there are many locals and it is not crowded. .

In addition, Nishiizu, which faces Suruga Bay, has a highly transparent sea, snorkeling diving The popular spot of " Ukishima Beach There are many beaches including ”, and it is a recommended tourist destination in summer!
There are plenty of sightseeing spots unique to the Bay Area!

Nishiizu Tensodo

The representative of Nishi-Izu is " Tensodo Cave . Dotted throughout the country, scenic spots that are gaining popularity in various places " Blue Grotto one of is.

Tensodo is a sea erosion cave located in the Dogashima area in the northern part of Nishiizu Town. There is a huge hole like a skylight in the ceiling of the cave.

The sight of the sea surface shining blue due to the light coming in from outside is exactly what the blue cave is all about!
If you take a pleasure boat and go through the cave, you can experience the mysterious sight up close!

Nishiizu area You can enjoy the beautiful Suruga Bay SUP or Sea kayaking experience is popular!
Even beginners can enjoy experience diving I also recommend

Petit cave exploration SUP water walk

float Fuji Sup Club
Nishiizu
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)

While looking at the cliffs, feeling a little cave, the sea with outstanding transparency and a refreshing breeze, and enjoying the superb view, cruising on a natural wonderland water walk on SUP (Stand Up Paddle). If the weather is good, you can see Mt.Fuji from the sea. Start in a calm bay with no waves. Beginners can enjoy it. Depending on the weather conditions, you may not be able to go inside the cave.

[Shizuoka Prefecture/Nishiizu] Safe even for the first time! ! Experience sea kayak tour

Nishiizu Tago Kayak Center Seafan
Nishiizu

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It will be an experience tour using a sit-on kayak that even beginners can do with confidence. We will guide you to the sea of Nishiizu and Tago, which is beautiful with both topography and transparency! You can participate with peace of mind because we will start from Tago Bay where the waves are quiet. We will guide you through the various topographical beauty created by nature in the blue sea, and we will also guide you to cave exploration on days when the waves are calm! tsu

★Fuji/Nishiizu/Osezaki★First-time visitors are welcome! Experience diving ♪ Pick-up available! Participation from Tokyo and Nagoya is also easy (^^) Recommended for women and couples

Diving outdoor shop Peaceful
Nishiizu

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A plan for beginners★Experience diving in Nishiizu and Osezaki♪ *Recommended for women and couples*Experience diving with staff who know the sea of Izu! There is no doubt that you will be healed by a lot of fish in the calm sea ♪ Because it is a plan for those who do not have a license, veteran staff will give an easy-to-understand lecture using teaching materials.

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Hot spot for summer vacation trip No. 4: Amami Oshima / Kagoshima

Hot spot for summer vacation trip No. 4: Amami Oshima / Kagoshima

The fourth place in the ranking of places to go in the summer is Kagoshima and Amami Oshima !
Kagoshima Mainland and Okinawa It belongs to the Amami archipelago floating between Okinawa main island It is the second largest remote island in Japan, excluding

Amami Oshima is known as a green tourist spot with a large percentage of mountainous areas, Amami Rabbit and other endangered and endangered species of wild animals inhabit .
It also has the second largest mangrove forest in Japan, and the island is surrounded by coral reefs with high transparency. amami blue The sea of " is spreading.

Amami Oshima is not as crowded as Okinawa, but it is a little-known spot where you can immerse yourself in the tropical atmosphere of a resort just like Okinawa!
In addition, Amami Oshima has a beach where you can enjoy white sand and Amami blue. Kurasaki Beach , and in the summer, you can swim in the waterfall basin in the deep green. Materiya Falls ” and other spots that are perfect for tropical vacations.

Amami Oshima Heart Rock

Recommended for couples heart lock .
Located on the northeastern coast of Amami Oshima, it is a tide pool that appears only at low tide. .
It's heart-shaped and cute, and it's popular as a power spot that looks great on social media! How about visiting on a girls' trip during summer vacation or on a couple's vacation?

Amami Oshima You can enjoy Amami Blue SUP or snorkeling is popular!
same Kagoshima remote islands of Yakushima Then, in the forest where ancient nature remains, trekking or river kayak You can enjoy

[Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] Safe even for beginners! SUP Water Walking Tour ~ Snorkeling ☆ With GoPro photo shooting ~

Kuninao village whole experience
Amami Oshima Islands/Okinoerabu Island
6,800 Yen~ (tax included)

SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a marine sport where you ride on a large board like a surfboard and use a paddle to paddle. You can enjoy the refreshing feeling of standing on the surface of the water and taking a walk on the sea. Would you like to enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Kuninao coast while watching the sunset over the East China Sea, the coastline, coral reefs and tropical fish in the sea? guide

[Kagoshima / Yakushima] Tour (half-day tour) aiming for "Mononoke no Mori" (moss covered forest) in Shiratani Unsuikyo Up to 6 people

Yakushima Guide Club
Yakushima

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Take the Shiratani Unsuikyo course for about 3 hours in the morning and aim for the forest of Mononoke, where you can relax and enjoy nature. Since it is a course in the morning, "Yakushima 2" departing from Miyanoura Port at 13:30 will be in time. In the case of a high-speed boat departing from Anbo Port at 13:30 and an airplane at 13:35, please contact us.

[Kagoshima/Yakushima] Tour the World Heritage Sites! River kayak experience (half-day course)

Shores
Yakushima
7,000 Yen~ (tax included)

"I'd like to try kayaking, but I'm worried about the time and physical strength of a one-day tour... ], this tour is recommended. Sea kayaking, river kayaking, and playing in the river are OK! You can use the limited travel time effectively.

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5th best spot for summer vacation travel: Urabandai/Fukushima

Urabandai/Fukushima

The fifth place in the ranking of places to go in the summer is Fukushima Urabandai is!

As a historical castle town, Fukushima A popular tourist spot in Aizuwakamatsu .
Urabandai is a highland resort area rich in nature at the foot of Mt. Bandai, which rises to the northeast of Aizuwakamatsu.

The altitude is about 800m, and the average temperature in summer is around 20℃. .
Urabandai is Recommended spots to visit in summer as a summer resort is.

Urabandai is dotted with so many lakes and marshes that it is called ``Lake Country''.
From Lake Hibara, which is known for its seasonal expressions, Lake Onogawa, which is popular for its excellent water quality and autumn foliage, and Lake Akimoto, which is attractive for its beautiful scenery created by the sunrise from the mountains. Become" Bandai Sanko There are plenty of sightseeing spots in the surrounding area.

Urabandai has many sightseeing spots and plenty of choices, so if you choose a place to visit, it's a little-known spot that isn't too crowded!

Goshikinuma Lakes

Urabandai area Among the, A scenic spot formed by multiple swamps " Goshikinuma Lakes is a particularly popular sightseeing spot!
It is a scenic spot with mysterious swamps that emit various colors such as emerald green and turquoise blue.

There is a hiking course of about 4 km, and you can see various colored swamps in about an hour and a half one way.
How about visiting with your family and letting your child experience the mystical scenery created by nature while enjoying hiking?

In the Urabandai area, the three lakes of Bandai Canoe/kayak experience can be enjoyed.
Go slowly through fresh green and autumn leaves, SUP experience I also recommend

[Fukushima Urabandai] Lake Sohara 2-person kayaking experience Preschoolers are free and reasonable snacks are included, so children are satisfied!

Lake Sohara Canoe Center
Urabandai/Bandai Highlands

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Lake Sohara, the smallest lake in the Urabandai Kogen, has a circumference of 4 km and faces the famous Mt. Bandai. You can choose between a one-seater for a challenger and a two-seater for a leisurely one (preschool children can ride together). Tari-

[Fukushima / Urabandai] Participation is OK from 3 years old! Get splashed and have fun! Lake Onogawa Splash Canoe

Natural Biz
Urabandai/Bandai Highlands
6,500 Yen~ (tax included)

[Note] This plan is open for applications until July 22nd. If you are participating after that, please see the summer vacation plan. Lake Onogawa in Urabandai, which was created by the great eruption of Mt. Bandai in 1888, has exceptional beauty. The Onogawa spring water that flows through the upstream Onogawa Fudo Falls has the highest water quality and has been selected as one of the 100 best waters. Careful lecture on land

[Fukushima, Urabandai] Stunning SUP experience & guided tour! The only one on a remote lake, recommended for beginners and experienced riders!

GoRETREAT AIZU
Urabandai/Bandai Highlands
5,500 Yen~ (tax included)

= Official promotional video now available = A secret lake that changes its appearance depending on the water level [Lake Akimoto] The water is clear due to the inflow of water from the valley, and the waves are calm because it is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Because it is at a high altitude, you can stay cool and comfortable even in summer. You can also see Mt. Bandai, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and the symbol of this area. Is it a special place on the lake using SUP?

Plan your summer vacation early!

Family enjoying mangrove canoeing on Amami Oshima Amami Sealand

This time Little-known spots for summer vacation trips featured.
Even during summer vacation trips, which overlap with the leisure season, you can enjoy a little-known spot while avoiding the crowds to some extent!

The activities and experiences around each of the spots introduced are also attractive.
Please refer to this special feature and plan your summer vacation trip early!

*The information in this article is current as of May 2023.

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