Nakano Sakura tunnel in Ohnan

A thirty year community project in rural Ohnan has created an avenue of cherry trees as peaceful as it is

Our favorite “sleeping” policeman in Ohnan

A must-stop photo spot on a spring visit to Ohnan.

A gorgeous natural tapestry of peach blossoms painted on the former rice terraces of the “Closest Village to Heaven”.

Impressive 126m waterfall in the Miyoshi area that is beautiful at any time of the year.

I sometimes wonder in how many countries other than Japan will people drive for a couple of hours or more

The Hakuun-do limestone caves [白雲洞] take you 200m into the side of Taishaku-kyo Valley in Upper Taishaku.

This beautiful 15km long canyon in the northeast of Hiroshima prefecture has many natural features and is a popular place

The Dangyokei gorge is a spectacular natural beauty spot in Ohnan in Shimane Prefecture with great access.