Here the sun sets over Shiretoko Marsh (知床沼・Shiretoko Numa) on the northeastern tip of Hokkaido.

If you've already seen the sun set over Shiretoko Marsh, head southwest for the sunrise over Lake Mashu (摩周湖・Mashu-ko) in Akan-Mashu National Park!

Follow: @nationalpark_japan ・ ・ The evening light cast over Lake Towada, seen here from the shore in the town of Yasumiya in Aomori Prefecture, is simply beautiful. The cloud-filled sky, crested tree line, and azure, volcanic waters become stained a deep crimson. It's just one example of the gorgeous scenery waiting in Towada-Hachimantai National Park(photographed last autumn). #NationalPark #TowadaHachimantaiNationalPark #十和田八幡平国立公園 #Sunset #Lakes #Aomori #Tohoku #nationalparks #nature #findyourpark #instafollow #japan #landscape #landscape_lovers #ourplanetdaily #landscapephotography #hiking #outdoors #traveling #travel #explore #visitjapanjp #日本 #國家公園 #일본 #국립공원 #国立公園

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The eastern shore of Lake Towada (十和田湖・Towada-ko) offers yet another stunning sunset vista.

Jodogahama Beach (浄土ヶ浜・Jodogahama) is a scenic sunrise spot located on the east coast of Iwate Prefecture.

Follow: @nationalpark_japan ・ ・ 1. Sunrise over the shoulder of Mt. Fuji, as seen from Arakawa Hut. A sea of clouds spreads over the horizon, creating stunning contrast between their luminous crimson and the sky’s deep blue. 2. The first sunrise of the year seen from Mt. Jizogatake, one of the three peaks of the Hoo Sanzan Mountains. The contrast between snow and sky leaves an indelible impression, with the ordinarily giant form of Mt. Fuji feeling somehow small in the distance. #NationalPark #SouthAlpsNationalPark #南アルプス国立公園 #MtFuji #Sunrise #NewYear2018 #HooSanzanMountains #MtJizogatake #ArakawaSanzanMountains #ArakawaHut #nationalparks #nature #findyourpark #instafollow #japan #landscape #landscape_lovers #ourplanetdaily #landscapephotography #hiking #outdoors #traveling #travel #explore #visitjapanjp #日本 #國家公園 #일본 #국립공원 #国立公園

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No sunrise is more coveted than the first sunrise of the year over Mount Fuji! It's seen here from Mount Jizogatake (地蔵ヶ岳・Jizogatake) in the Hoo Sanzan Mountains (鳳凰三山・Hoo Sanzan).

You can also see Mount Fuji to the right of the sunrise from Arakawa Hut (荒川小屋・Arakawa-koya), located in South Alps National Park.

If you want to see an amazing Japanese sunset, you should make your way out to the Otago Beach. What makes this area special is the so-called ""Godzilla Rock,"" which looks like the silhouette of the famous movie monster against the golden sunset. #NationalPark #Otago #sunset #Godzilla #Izu #Nishiizu #富士箱根伊豆国立公園 #nationalparks #nature #findyourpark #instafollow #japan #landscape #landscape_lovers #ourplanetdaily #landscapephotography #hiking #outdoors #traveling #travel #explore #日本 #國家公園 #일본 #국립공원 #国立公園 Follow: @nationalpark_japan

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Sky and water turn crimson during sunset at Otago Beach (大田子海岸・Otago Kaigan), located on the west side of the Izu Peninsula.

Alternatively, you can head to the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula to catch sunrise at Yumigahama Beach (弓ヶ浜・Yumigahama).

Follow: @nationalpark_japan ・ ・ Clear skies present a stunning view of the sunset beyond the bridge to Kashiko-jima Island, where the G7 Japan 2016 Ise-Shima Summit was held. At this time of day, the observation area near the entrance to Shima-Shinmei Station is often packed with photographers, all trying to capture the perfect sunset. #NationalPark #IseShimaNationalPark #伊勢志摩国立公園 #Sunset #Bridge #nationalparks #nature #findyourpark #instafollow #japan #landscape #landscape_lovers #ourplanetdaily #landscapephotography #hiking #outdoors #traveling #travel #explore #visitjapanjp #日本 #國家公園 #일본 #국립공원 #国立公園

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You can get a lovely view of sunset over Kashiko-jima Island ((賢島・Kashiko-jima) from the observation area near Shima-Shinmei Station (志摩神明駅・Shima-Shinmei-eki) in eastern Mie.

Autumn is an incredible time to catch a sunset at Fuseda Fureai Park (布施田ふれあい公園・Fuseda Fureai Koen) in Ise-Shima National Park.

Mihonoseki (美保関) is a popular spot to catch the first sunrise of the year in Shimane Prefecture.

Follow: @nationalpark_japan ・ ・ A ‘Daruma Sunrise’ is a rare phenomenon that can only be seen when the conditions are just right. It’s only possible when the cooler months set in between the autumnal and vernal equinoxes, with the sun rising over the sea and clear skies all the way out to the horizon. This one was spotted along the Oki coast in Tosashimizu City, Kochi. So why ‘Daruma’? A Daruma is a red, round doll made in the image of a legless monk, and a very common folk charm in Japan. Perhaps you can see the resemblance! #NationalPark #Sunrise #Daruma #DarumaSunrise #Shikoku #AshizuriUwaSeaNationalPark #足摺宇和海国立公園 #NewYear2018 #nationalparks #nature #findyourpark #instafollow #japan #landscape #landscape_lovers #ourplanetdaily #landscapephotography #hiking #outdoors #traveling #travel #explore #visitjapanjp #日本 #國家公園 #일본 #국립공원 #国立公園

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This "Daruma Sunrise" (だるま朝日・Daruma Asahi) on the Oki (大岐) coast can only be seen when the conditions are just right. A Daruma is a red, round doll made in the image of a legless monk, a very common folk charm in Japan.

Follow: @nationalpark_japan ・ ・ 1. The sunrise seen from Kabuto Iwa observation point in Kumamoto Prefecture. 2. The first sunrise of the year seen from Daikanbo peak. #NationalPark #AsoKujuNationalPark #阿蘇くじゅう国立公園 #Mountains #Sunrise #NewYear2018 #nationalparks #nature #findyourpark #instafollow #japan #landscape #landscape_lovers #ourplanetdaily #landscapephotography #hiking #outdoors #traveling #travel #explore #visitjapanjp #日本 #國家公園 #일본 #국립공원 #国立公園

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This is the year's first sunrise over Mount Aso, seen from Kabuto Iwa Observation Point (かぶと岩展望所・Kabuto Iwa Tenbosho) in Aso-Kuju National Park. From this angle, the rocky crags of Mount Aso are said to resemble the profile of a reclining Buddha.

Ensconced in the Kirishimayama mountain range, here the sun sets over the Ebino Plateau (えびの高原・Ebino Kogen), with Mount Io (硫黄山・Io-yama) in the background.

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