Japan Coastal + Landscape pictures

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Dip your toes in aquamarine-colored tide pools and swim in the tropical waters that lap this gorgeous white-sand beach fronting Itoman City.

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

Forested footpaths and a scenic ropeway lead up to Miyajima’s tallest peak, where you can spot wildlife and examine intriguing rock formations and Buddhist relics.

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

Visit the biggest aquarium on the island and immerse yourself in the enthralling history of Okinawa at this huge coastal park.

Ride one of the world’s fastest elevators to the top of this landmark to see some of Yokohama’s best views.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

Experience dramatic cliff walks and vast ocean vistas at one of Okinawa’s most exquisite natural landmarks.

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Appreciate captivating views of Hakodate’s skyline, surrounding coast and glittering city lights from atop this central city mountain, accessible via a scenic cable car.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

Enjoy exceptional cuisine, dive with colorful exotic fish and coral features and delve into luminous caves filled with gleaming stalactites.

Recharge on stunning white beaches, walk around historic castles and visit one of the world’s largest aquariums on this tropical island in the south of Japan.

See the longest suspension bridge in the world, recognized as one of Japan’s most impressive engineering accomplishments.

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.

Take a trip to this offshore aquarium and discover the tropical fish, bright coral and azure waters of Okinawa. 

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.

Feel the crunch of the glorious white sand on the soles of your feet on this secluded beach where black pearls are cultured.