There are plenty of activities where you can enjoy the local nature, including the sea, mountains, rivers and lakes. You can freely select them depending on your goal, physical capacity, age, or whether you are an individual or a group.
One of the best things about outdoor sports tourism is that you can encounter stunning scenery that you cannot see in normal sightseeing. Find your own favorite spot.
Local delicacies that you can enjoy in that region are recommended for your meal. Take-out gourmet food is worth checking out. Eating at a spot with a wonderful view will give your trip something extra.
Aomori Prefecture
Trekking,Cycling,Kayaking
Creative Art 101 Designs, LLC
The Iwaki River runs through the west side of the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. Originating in the Shirakami Sanchi, a World Natural Heritage site, the Iwaki River has been flowing for a long time, since the Jomon Period, and has contributed to the cultural development of the Tsugaru region. It is an adventure tour that goes from the original watershed to the river mouth. After trekking for spring water in the beech forests of the Shirakami Sanchi, you will then enjoy a journey that connects the water cycle with Tsugaru culture by cycling or kayaking to the Sea of Japan. You can directly experience the great nature, Jomon culture, castle town, and agricultural culture and seafood that still remain to this day in Tsugaru.
Ishikawa Prefecture
Cycling
Noto Peninsula Wide Area Tourism Association
In the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, you can enjoy spectacular views of the sea with different expressions, consisting of the west coast (Sotoura), with its cliffs lined by violent waves, and the east coast (Uchiura), with its complex multi-island sea with calm waves. In addition, Japan’s original scenery and culture of original life (sustainable lifestyle) seen in Noto Peninsula are also attractive. Cycling in the Noto Peninsula, a region with concentrated attractions such as the natural landscape and historical culture of satoyama (forest villages) and satoumi (fishing villages), the bounty of the rich mountains and seas, and the hot springs, attracts both beginners and advanced cyclists on long rides.
Ehime Prefecture
Cycling
Ehime Prefectural Cycling Life-style Promotion Association
Ehime Prefecture has more than enough attractions, including the world-famous Shimanami
Kaido cycling road, which connects the Setouchi islands, activities taking advantage of the nature such as
the sea, mountains, forests, food, hot springs, arts, and historical cultural heritage.
Since it focuses on cycling as a favorite of Japan, various cycling courses are offered that anyone from
beginners to the experienced can enjoy. Enjoy a special experience on the Shimanami Kaido, Ehime!
Kyoto Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture
Trekking
San’in Kaigan Geopark Promotion Council
San’in Kaigan Geopark is a vast area extending across Kyoto Prefecture (Kyotango City),Hyogo Prefecture (Toyooka City, Kamicho, Shinonsencho), Tottori Prefecture (Iwamicho, Tottori City). Impressive sights such as strangely shaped rocks, caves, and precipitous cliffs can be seen. Individual hikers and family hikers can enjoy the walk in the area having a total length of 230.9 km (27 routes). You can walk while enjoying the landscapes of the San’in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark featuring its varied scenery that you can never tire of. With these routes, you can fully enjoy not only the rich nature but also the original landscapes along the Japan Sea coastal area such as the scenery, history and culture of fishing villages nurtured by the Japan Sea.
Nationwide in Japan
Cycling
Tour de Nippon
This is a project where you can cycle around Japan while feeling the uniqueness of the local area. A wide range of contents are offered, including one-day cycling events and race events, guided cycling where you will be escorted by experienced cycling guides, as well as a period-distributed cycling campaign which utilizes smartphone apps so that not too many people will gather at the same time to enjoy with peace of mind even during the crisis, and cycle rogaining, in which you freely cycle around the area without a fixed route. The goal is to have fun.
