Travel with the Stars: Japan’s Top 5 Stargazing Spots

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported
 

Visiting Japan and focusing only on the daytime scenery would be a shame. At night, look up at the dazzling starry sky — in the face of such a romantic scene, all worries seem to fade away. Below are five of the most beautiful stargazing spots that resemble idol drama settings. Don’t forget this most stunning natural scenery on your next trip to Japan!

● Tochigi Prefecture | Lake Chuzenji, Senjogahara

Senjogahara, located within Nikko National Park, sits at an altitude of about 1,400 meters and is considered one of the most beautiful parts of the park. Surrounded by alpine and wetland plants, its naturally beautiful landscape attracts many visitors. At night, being out in the vast expanse of Senjogahara, surrounded by nature and the magnificent starry sky, is truly refreshing.

● Nara Prefecture | Yoshino-Kumano National Park, Odaigahara

Odaigahara is a mountain that connects Nara and Mie prefectures and is known as one of Japan’s hidden gems. Here, you can enjoy the expansive and majestic beauty of pristine forests. Gazing at the starry sky in the mountains at night offers a sense of being in a world apart.

● Chiba Prefecture | Kujukuri

Kujukuri is a 66-kilometer-long coastline along the Pacific Ocean with no rocky reefs, making it a very popular beach destination in summer. It takes only about two hours from Tokyo Station to get here, where you can enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches and play in the waves. At night, lie on the sand, feel the sea breeze, and enjoy the star-studded sky, healing the fatigue of the day.