Power Spots
From shrines and temples to nature and sacred sites โ a curated guide to Japan's most notable power spots.
Mashu-ko (Lake Mashu)
An Ainu sacred site known as the "Lake of the Gods." This caldera lake is renowned for having the second-highest water clarity in the world.
Akiyoshi-do (Akiyoshi Cave)
One of Japan's leading limestone caves with a total length of 10 kilometers. It is a Special Natural Monument featuring the breathtaking Hyakumaizara (Hundred Plate) and Ogonbashira (Golden Pillar).
Aokigahara Jukai (Aokigahara Forest)
A primeval forest that has spread over 1,200 years atop the lava flows of the Jลkan Great Eruption. Includes the Fugaku Wind Cave and Narusawa Ice Cave.
Ryusen-do (Ryusen Cave)
One of Japan's three largest limestone caves. It features a world-class underground lake known as "Dragon Blue."
Tazawa-ko (Lake Tazawa)
Japan's deepest lake with a maximum depth of 423.4 meters. It is the site of the legend of Tatsuko-hime, who prayed for eternal youth.
Bungui-toge (Bungui Pass)
A premier "zero magnetic field" spot located along the Median Tectonic Line.
Lake Suwa
Covering an area of 12.81 square kilometers, it is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture. It is the center of Suwa faith and is famous for the 'Omiwatari' phenomenon during the severe cold season.
Sakurajima
An active volcano standing at an elevation of 1,117 meters. It serves as the symbol of southern Kyushu, floating in Kagoshima Bay.
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