Things to do in Japan, Japan: The Best Valleys

December 26, 2021 Roger Rusk

Coordinates: 35°N 136°E / 35°N 136°E / 35; 136
Restaurants in Japan

1. Dakigaeri Valley

Tazawako Sotsuda ~ Kakunodatemachi Hirokunai, Semboku 014-0300 Akita Prefecture http://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/spot/05_dakigaeri.html
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Dakigaeri Valley

Reviewed By MarvinY52

The views are nice and the trail not too difficult for all ages. The full trail can be completed in slightly over an hour (or an hour if you hurry past the photo ops). Something I wish I knew before coming was transport options and could not find an updated one in 2018. There is a Free shuttle bus from Kakunodate station (yes, they do a return leg too) at 4 times a day during 10 oct to 10 nov 2018. Timings in the picture. The visitors centre at the station will be able to advise you. (Come out of the station, its a standalone hut on the right). The visitors centre can also hold your bags for you, but if they run out of capacity, there are always lockers.

2. Kikuchi Gorge

Kikuchi Kumamoto Prefecture +81 968-27-0210 http://ww7.tiki.ne.jp/~suigen/
Excellent
49%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Kikuchi Gorge

Clear streams and pristine forests create landscapes such as varied ses, roses, and waterfalls. Fresh green is beautiful in spring, summer is a summer resort, autumn leaves color the whole area in autumn. It is a place where you can heal your mind by negative ions, river murmurs, and birds singing.

Reviewed By 2020xplorers

Wonderful facilities that have recently been upgraded. Magical photo opportunities and zen like peace and beauty! Highly recommend the chicken yakitorii at the entrance!!

3. Valley of Gangala

202 Tamagusuku Maekawa, Nanjo 901-0616 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-948-4192 http://www.gangala.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 529 reviews

Valley of Gangala

Reviewed By Niameow - Canada, null

You have to book a tour to visit this valley. The cave is beautiful where you can have a cup of coffee (35 (san go/coral) coffee), which is made in Okinawa and other drinks while waiting for the tour. (Or you can go there just to have drinks). The tour ends in the property of Okinawa world where you can watch Super Eisa for free if you do the tour of Valley of Gangala, so if you plan to go to Okinawa world as well, I recommend you to do Valley of gangala first, then Okinawa world. *You do have to purchase extra tickets for certain part of Okinawa world. Since this is a review of Valley of Gangala, I will not go into Okinawa world review here, but since I didn't know that I end up in Okinawa world after the tour, I thought it might be a helpful information for some people. I totally recommend a visit to Valley of Gangala!

4. Ojiragawa Valley

Hakushucho Yokote, Hokuto 408-0313 Yamanashi Prefecture
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Ojiragawa Valley

5. Nishizawa Valley

Mitomikawaura, Yamanashi 404-0201 Yamanashi Prefecture http://www.yamanashishi-kankou.com/nature/nishizawa_keikoku/
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

Nishizawa Valley

6. Shikoku Karst

Nishidani, Kumakogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun 791-1802 Ehime Prefecture +81 892-21-1111 https://kuma-kanko.com/spot/spot398/
Excellent
45%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Shikoku Karst

7. Mukogawa Valley

Tamase, 669-1231 Hyogo Prefecture
Excellent
51%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Mukogawa Valley

8. Kuju Highland

Kujumachi, Taketa 878-0201 Oita Prefecture http://www.visit-oita.jp/spots/detail/6073
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Kuju Highland

9. Fujigawachi Valley

Ume Kiurauchi, Saiki 879-3402 Oita Prefecture +81 972-25-411 http://www.yappa-saiki.sakura.ne.jp/saiki-kankou/miru/b/cat53/post-22.html
Excellent
70%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Fujigawachi Valley

10. Chiiwa Valley

Kawai Chiiwa, Shinshiro 441-1601 Aichi Prefecture
Excellent
33%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Chiiwa Valley

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