Japan's Top Day Trip Destinations
Source:
@myjapanstation
8 places in Japan featured in a tiktok post by My Japan Station, verified on Google Maps: Itsukushima, Koyasan, Nikko, and 5 more.
Itsukushima
Natural feature
4.6
Witness the floating torii gate at high tide. Hike Mt. Misen for island views and wild deer.
Koyasan
Place
Sleep inside a temple (shukubo) in Koyasan. Wander the mystical Okunoin cemetery.
Nikko
Place
Visit the ornate Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO site. Enjoy waterfalls, forests, and mountain scenery.
Hakone
Place
See Mt. Fuji reflected on Lake Ashi. Ride the Hakone Ropeway for volcanic hot spring views.
Nara
Place
Bow with the free-roaming deer in Nara Park. Just 40 minutes from Kyoto, it's a day trip into ancient Japan.
Shirakawa-go
Place
4.5
Explore traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. This UNESCO site is magical under snow.
Lake Ashi
Natural feature
4.4
Cruise on Lake Ashi with Mt. Fuji views. The iconic torii gate on the water is a must-see.
Kusatsu
Place
Soak in Japan's best onsen town. Experience steaming Yubatake in the center with 400+ years of hot spring culture.