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As with all island nations, Japan offers no shortage of stunning coastal destinations for water sports and aquatic activities. Diving, surfing, cruises, or simply relaxing on pristine beaches… Here's our guide to the best tropical leisure destinations in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Shikotsu
A volcanic caldera in Hokkaido an hour from Sapporo, Lake Shikotsu combines boat cruises, hiking on active volcanoes, hot springs and seasonal festivals.
Ise-Jingu Shrine, the Married Rocks of Meoto-Iwa, Ago Bay's pearl farms: everything you need to visit Ise-Shima National Park in Mie Prefecture.
A crater lake at 723 m altitude in the caldera of Hakone volcano, Lake Ashi is one of the best vantage points for viewing Mount Fuji from Tokyo.
Yokohama
A cosmopolitan port city 30 minutes from Tokyo, Yokohama brings together the skyscrapers of Minato Mirai 21, Japan's largest Chinatown and traditional gardens.
Sado
UNESCO-listed gold mines, Kodo drums, Toki birds and traditional tarai bune boats: Sado is rural, unspoiled Japan, just 3 hours from Tokyo.
Kii-Katsura
A coastal resort town in southern Kii Peninsula, Kii Katsuura blends a bustling tuna market, cave-fed hot springs, and the UNESCO-listed Kumano Nachi shrine.
Kyushu, the southernmost of Japon's four main islands, is also the third largest. Covering approximately 36,000 km² and home to over 13 million inhabitants, it comprises 7
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