If You're NearbyNatureIslandsUNESCO

Sado Island

A large island in the Sea of Japan with World Heritage gold mines, taiko drummers, tub-boat rides and a rugged coast.

Photo: Roys · CC BY 4.0
Best Time to Go
May–Oct
Our full guide to Sado Island is being written. It's on the Chubu list as If You're Nearby.

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Worth a Detour
Mountains · Wildlife

Nagano

About 99 miles away

Zenkō-ji temple's city, with wild snow monkeys bathing in hot springs nearby.

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Must-See
Cities · Mountain towns

Takayama

Gifu
About 147 miles away

A preserved merchant town in the Japanese Alps, with morning markets and sake.

1 Sight
Worth a Detour
Mountains · Skiing

Hakuba

About 99 miles away

A big ski resort of the Japanese Alps and a 1998 Olympic venue, with summer hiking to alpine lakes.

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The Full Short List

Chubu

Mount Fuji, the Japanese Alps and old Kanazawa.

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