Enjoy the fresh greenery in the early summer of Japan



As the cherry blossoms fall, fresh leaves begin to spring from trees from May to July, signaling the start of summer with verdant greens all around the country. Experience this beautiful scenery while the climate is still relatively cool through various early summer activities.
Here are some recommendations for Hokkaido, Yamaguchi and Miyazaki. Enjoy amazing views while riding a boat or Segway, or marvel at the expansive greenery from a hilltop.
A wonderful fresh green season in Japan awaits you!
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Akiyoshidai is considered to be one of Japan’s top three karst landscapes in Japan. See the beautiful contrast of limestones against the early summer blue sky.

Join a Segway tour and glide through the vast natural environment. To feel the fresh breeze, try taking the tuk-tuk.

Explore the vast, mysterious underground scenery in a caving tour. Slink between the stalactites and enjoy the thrilling expedition.

Miyazaki Prefecture Tourism Association
Takachiho Gorge is a renowned scenic site with varying images for the four seasons. In the early summer, enjoy the cooling scenery of Manai Falls surrounded by fresh greenery.

Take a rowboat and watch the landscape from the waters. The boats are very popular, so we recommend making reservations in advance on the official website.

Hop on the open-top super cart and see Takachiho from above. Feel the breeze and enjoy the scenery full of vibrant greens.

Hokkaido’s Biei town is known for the picturesque Shirogane Blue Pond. Mornings are less crowded and are the best time to see the remarkable blue pond surrounded by fresh greenery.

Biei Tourism Association (Oka-no-machi Biei DMO)
Explore the hills usually closed to the public on the Farm Footpath walking tour. Marvel at the vast green landscape many locals haven’t even seen!

Biei’s milk is produced in its expansive fertile lands. Try the rich and delicious soft-serve ice cream made from Biei milk.
Spots introduced this time
- Spot name
- Mine City Tourism Association
- Address
- 3506-2 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi
- Spot name
- Takachiho Amaterasu Railway
- Address
- 1425-1 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun, Miyazaki
- Spot name
- Biei Tourism Association
- Address
- 1-2-14 Motomachi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
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Yamaguchi
Enjoy nature, history and delicious foods in Yamaguchi. The beautiful contrast of over 120 red “torii” gates against the backdrop of the blue ocean at Motonosumi Shrine is a must-see. Take a leisurely stroll around the Hagi castle town and enjoy the nostalgic Japanese atmosphere. Then, savor the “kawara-soba” noodles, a local specialty, to satisfy your heart and stomach.
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