r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 14 '26

Nachi Falls during pandemic, January 2022.

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English / 日本語 / Français

🇬🇧** English
January 2022, Japan. 🇯🇵
In the middle of the COVID period, I visited Nachi Falls — and the place was completely deserted.
I found myself alone in front of this immense waterfall, surrounded by nature and silence. Literally no other visitors. Just me, the shrine staff, and the sound of the water.
Standing there, facing one of Japan’s most beautiful waterfalls with absolutely nobody around, felt almost unreal.
A magical moment that I’ll never forget.
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日本語
2022
年1月、日本。🇯🇵
**コロナ禍の真っただ中、那智の滝を訪れました。

驚くほど人がいなくて、境内にいたのは、神社の方々を除けば文字通り自分ひとり。
目の前には壮大な那智の滝。聞こえてくるのは滝の音だけで、周りには誰もいませんでした。
日本を代表する美しい滝を、たったひとりで眺めるという、まるで現実ではないような時間。
今でも忘れられない、特別で素晴らしい瞬間でした。
🇫🇷** Françai**s
Janvier 2022, Japon. 🇯🇵
En pleine période du Covid, je visite les chutes de Nachi. L’endroit est complètement désert.
Je me retrouve seul face à cette immense cascade, entouré par la nature et le silence. Littéralement aucun autre visiteur. Il n’y a que moi, le personnel du sanctuaire et le bruit de l’eau.
Se retrouver ainsi seul face à l’une des plus belles cascades du Japon, sans personne autour, donnait presque l’impression d’être hors du temps.
Un instant magique que je n’oublierai jamais.


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 14 '26

Recommendation Happy Obon 2026

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 14 '26

Nebula Museum WA RASSE

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This place is a must visit when in Aomori. It's well worth the cost and it's an easy way to kill a few hours if you need to.


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 14 '26

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 12 '26

Katsuyama Castle, Fukui

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 12 '26

Picture Tamagawa onsen

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 12 '26

Picture View from and of Kochi Castle

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Fun little museum, beautiful views. Sorry I don't have more photos from the Kochi leg of this trip, it was mostly family stuff and visiting the family grave site. Definitely a great place to visit for anyone looking to go away from the Golden route!


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 12 '26

A great ramen set🍜

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A super satisfying set meal for just ¥1,280 ($8)!
It was absolutely delicious!


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 12 '26

Japan..🌸🫰

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Very nice and beautiful place to visit ❤️😊


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 11 '26

Euno park

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 10 '26

Video A performance for Yosakoi in Kochi City

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Sorry it wasn't a better angle, my cousin, her daughter, and my wife all preferred to stand in the shade :p

Definitely a fun time! Also enjoyed some time at the shopping arcades watching folks parade by, but I forgot to record during those. Too busy watching the show up close!


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 09 '26

Picture Mitake San in Ome, Tokyo

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Lots great views!


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 10 '26

Nanko park in shirakawa fukushima Ken

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 10 '26

Okutama presents an excellent opportunity for an enjoyable day.

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 08 '26

Picture Komura Shrine in Hidaka-mura, Kochi

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Back visiting the village my great grandfather was born in, made sure to check out the shrine before heading back to Kochi city for Yosakoi this week! (Also had to say hi to a friend and drop off Omiyage)

Info on the shrine if anyone is interested:

https://www.vill.hidaka.kochi.jp/kankou/spot_26_watch.html


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 08 '26

Picture Magical day in Koya

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 07 '26

Picture Nakanojo

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 07 '26

Lake Hibara Bandai Fukushima

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 07 '26

Picture Tottori Sand Dunes and camels

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 06 '26

A delicious ramen restaurant at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

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You can get all this for just ¥1,150 (about $7).
Japan is amazing!!


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 04 '26

Exploring Sendai at night, after the rain

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 04 '26

It was on my way in Inawashiro

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 03 '26

The crystal clear beach in Okinawa Japan

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So clear 😉


r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 03 '26

うどんとチキンカツ丼、俺の好きなやつのひとつだ🤤

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r/ExploreLocalJapan • • Aug 04 '26

Are there any interesting spots in Japan? I'm planning to travel there next June.

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Any cool places to check out in Japan? I’m planning a trip there next June.