Don't miss these summer wonders in Japan — you'll regret it if you don't!

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Every year, summer is the peak travel season in Japan. Aside from shopping and enjoying delicious food, there are also many fireworks festivals, events, flower fields, waterfalls, and beaches worth visiting, making your summer trip to Japan even more vibrant and diverse.

1. Kanagawa – Kamakura Fireworks Festival
The fireworks at the Kamakura Fireworks Festival are unique underwater displays, launched from high-speed boats out at sea, creating stunning fan-shaped bursts. Visitors might want to plan a one- or two-day trip to Kamakura to enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery.
 
Location: Kamakura Kaigan (Yuihama Coast & Shichirigahama), Kamakura City, Kanagawa
Date: July 24, 2018, 19:20 – 20:10
Transportation: JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura (15 mins walk) / Enoshima Electric Railway to Yuihama (5 mins walk)

2. Okinawa – Guguryu Ocean Tower
In Okinawa, the rainy season typically ends around the end of June, ushering in the clear and sunny peak tourist season. Among the highlights is Guguryu Ocean Tower, which is perfect for couples. From its white observation tower, standing 82 meters above sea level, you can enjoy postcard-perfect views. Additionally, from July to September, the Starry Sky Tower event takes place, featuring a series of star-themed experiences.
 
Address: 538 Guguryu, Kin, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Starry Sky Tower Period: July 1 – September 30, 2018

3. Chiba – Mother Farm’s Pink Breath
Located at Mount Nokogiri in Chiba, Mother Farm features 25,000 plants of “Pink Breath” flowers, which bloom from mid-May to mid-September, covering the hillsides in vast swathes of pink blossoms — a truly romantic and spectacular sight. The expansive farm is also home to many cows, sheep, and alpacas, and frequently hosts activities that allow visitors to get up close with the animals.
 
Address: 940-3 Tagura, Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture
Business Hours: Weekdays 9:30 – 16:30 / Weekends 9:00 – 17:00

4. Fukui – Mizushima
Mizushima is an uninhabited island located at the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula in Fukui Prefecture. Known as the “Hawaii of Hokuriku,” it is surrounded by azure blue seas and boasts pristine white sandy beaches shaped like a bow. It offers crystal-clear waters and safe, shallow shores.
 
Address: Shikihama, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture
Ferry Operating Period: July 14 – August 31