Top 10 summer getaway spots in Japan revealed! Summer vacation

Don’t miss these cool escapes this summer! ⛱️ Save them now 👇 🌋 ① Kumamoto Prefecture · Mount Aso High altitude! Natural air conditioning! 🥶 Average summer temperature: 18–25°C Stunning volcanic crater plus rolling mountains Definitely the top choice for cooling off! 🏞️ 🦌 ② Karuizawa Tokyo’s backyard! A royal summer retreat 👑 About 2 hours by car from Tokyo Pine forest trails plus beautiful lakes Perfect for daytime walks and stargazing at night ✨ 🌊 ③ Hakone The perfect combo of hot springs and Mount Fuji ♨️ 1.5 hours from Tokyo Charming Japanese inns plus cool mountain breeze Soaking in hot springs while enjoying the breeze is pure bliss! 🏔️ ④ Tateyama Kurobe Snow corridor! Play in the snow even in summer ❄️ “Snow wall passage” open April to June only Wearing a down jacket for photos is super fun 📸 🍃 ⑤ Nikko A hub of world cultural heritage sites 👏 2 hours north of Tokyo by car Waterfalls plus ancient temples plus forests A natural oxygen bar with max negative ions 🌳 ⑥ Shirakawa-go Fairy-tale gassho-style village 🏡 World heritage–level unique architecture Magical when lit up at night ✨ Carp streamer festival in July 💎 ⑦ Oirase Stream Hidden gem of the northeast! Natural air conditioning mode 🌬 14 kilometers of cool, flowing stream Walking here, you won’t feel hot at all 🌸 ⑧ Kamikochi Japan’s Alps! 360° breathtaking views ⛰ Highland area at 1,500 meters elevation July and August are perfect to escape Tokyo’s heat 🌊 ⑨ Izu Peninsula A healing journey facing the Pacific Ocean 🌊 Great for those who love sea breeze Ocean-view hot springs plus fresh seafood 🏯 ⑩ Takayama City Little Kyoto! Full of vintage charm 🎏 Traditional buildings plus craft experiences Don’t miss the summer festival in August