a map of 25 of the most beautiful places in Japan

[{"name": "Tottori Sand Dunes", "address": "2164-971 Fukubecho Yuyama, Tottori, 689-0105, Japan", "description": "The enormous sand dunes on the Tottori coast inspired K\u014db\u014d Abe's novel. Visitors enjoy sandboarding, paragliding, and the Sand Museum.", "lat": 35.5427, "long": 134.2283}, {"name": "Iya Valley", "address": "Nishiiyayamamura Higashiiya, Miyoshi, Tokushima 778-0102, Japan", "description": "A remote valley in Shikoku with terraced farms, vine bridges, and historic samurai hideouts. Known for its rugged beauty and secluded hot springs.", "lat": 33.8833, "long": 134.0167}, {"name": "Lake Kawaguchi", "address": "Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304, Japan", "description": "Offers stunning views of Mount Fuji, with cherry blossoms in spring and hot spring hotels. Popular for boating, cycling, and lakeside walks.", "lat": 35.52, "long": 138.7736}, {"name": "Northern Alps", "address": "Hida Mountains, Nagano, Japan", "description": "A mountain range ideal for multiday treks, featuring dramatic vistas and natural hot springs. The Panorama Ginza route ends at a 8,769-foot summit.", "lat": 36.75, "long": 137.75}, {"name": "Yakushima", "address": "Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-4200, Japan", "description": "A UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient cedars, wild monkeys, and subtropical forests. Inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Princess Mononoke.'", "lat": 30.3333, "long": 130.5}, {"name": "Shiretoko National Park", "address": "Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido, Japan", "description": "Home to brown bears, whales, and ice floes from the Sea of Okhotsk. Offers hiking trails and coastal exploration.", "lat": 44.1333, "long": 145.1667}, {"name": "Takachiho Gorge", "address": "Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture 882-1103, Japan", "description": "A dramatic gorge carved by the Gokase River, featuring waterfalls and rowboat rentals. The Minainotaki waterfall plunges into the river below.", "lat": 32.7094, "long": 131.3014}, {"name": "Goshikinuma Ponds", "address": "Kengamine, Hibara, Kitashiobara, Yama District, Fukushima 969-2701, Japan", "description": "A series of vibrant ponds with colors shifting based on season and light. Visitors can hike, snowshoe, or row across the largest pond.", "lat": 37.6436, "long": 140.0589}, {"name": "Ogasawara Islands", "address": "Chichijima, Ogasawara, Tokyo 100-2100, Japan", "description": "A remote UNESCO site accessible by 24-hour ferry. Known for whale-watching, coral reefs, and snorkeling around shipwrecks.", "lat": 27.0833, "long": 142.2167}, {"name": "Gokayama", "address": "Gokayama, Nanto, Toyama 939-1915, Japan", "description": "Famous for traditional Gassho-Zukuri farmhouses with steep thatched roofs. Offers farm stays and hot spring baths in a snowy valley.", "lat": 36.4, "long": 136.9}, {"name": "Iriomote Island", "address": "Iriomote Island, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1432, Japan", "description": "A wild island with jungles, mangroves, and star-shaped sand beaches. Habitat of the critically endangered Iriomote cat.", "lat": 24.3333, "long": 123.8333}, {"name": "Mount Za\u014d", "address": "Za\u014d Onsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan", "description": "Known for 'snow monsters' (juhyo) in winter and the Okama Crater. A ski resort with surreal ice-covered trees.", "lat": 38.1436, "long": 140.4397}, {"name": "Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces", "address": "Shiroyone, Wajima, Ishikawa 928-0256, Japan", "description": "Terraced rice paddies bordering the sea, illuminated by solar lights post-harvest. Seasonal colors shift from sky reflections to golden hues.", "lat": 37.3333, "long": 136.9}, {"name": "Matsushima Bay", "address": "Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0213, Japan", "description": "Features 260 pine-covered islands celebrated in Japanese poetry. Offers boat tours, temples, and local fish delicacies.", "lat": 38.3733, "long": 141.0614}, {"name": "Mount Yoshino", "address": "Yoshinoyama, Yoshino, Nara 639-3115, Japan", "description": "Famed for 30,000 cherry trees blooming in spring. Includes historic shrines and walking paths through blossoms.", "lat": 34.3667, "long": 135.85}, {"name": "Kumano Kodo", "address": "Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan", "description": "UNESCO-listed pilgrimage trails through villages and shrines. Combines Shinto and Buddhist traditions in scenic landscapes.", "lat": 33.8833, "long": 135.7667}, {"name": "Jodogahama Beach", "address": "Jodogahama, Miyako, Iwate 027-0097, Japan", "description": "A 'Pure Land' beach with white rocks and blue-green waters. Kayak tours explore coastal caves and stone formations.", "lat": 39.65, "long": 141.9667}, {"name": "Wazuka Tea Fields", "address": "Wazuka, Soraku District, Kyoto 619-1221, Japan", "description": "Rolling hills of tea plantations offering cycling and tea ceremonies. Produces some of Japan's freshest green tea.", "lat": 34.8, "long": 135.9}, {"name": "Takeda Castle Ruins", "address": "169 Takeda, Wadayama, Asago, Hyogo 669-5252, Japan", "description": "Ruins of a mountaintop castle often shrouded in mist. Known as the 'Castle in the Sky' during autumn and winter.", "lat": 35.2972, "long": 134.825}, {"name": "Lake Ch\u016bzenji", "address": "Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1661, Japan", "description": "A high-altitude lake in Nikko National Park, surrounded by autumn foliage. Features Ch\u016bzenji Temple and hot springs.", "lat": 36.7333, "long": 139.45}, {"name": "Oirase Gorge", "address": "Okuse, Towada, Aomori 034-0301, Japan", "description": "A moss-covered gorge with waterfalls and an 8.7-mile trail. Winter brings frozen falls alongside flowing streams.", "lat": 40.6167, "long": 141.2}, {"name": "Hakone", "address": "Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0521, Japan", "description": "A hot spring town near Mount Fuji with Lake Ashi, art museums, and sulfurous onsens. Features a floating torii gate.", "lat": 35.2328, "long": 139.1053}, {"name": "Miyajima", "address": "Miyajima, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan", "description": "Famous for Itsukushima Shrine's floating torii gate. Home to deer and hiking trails up Mount Misen.", "lat": 34.2958, "long": 132.3197}, {"name": "Hitachi Seaside Park", "address": "Mawatari, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki 312-0012, Japan", "description": "A 470-acre park with seasonal flower fields, including 5.3 million nemophila. Offers cycling paths and ocean views.", "lat": 36.3972, "long": 140.5894}, {"name": "Mount Aso", "address": "Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture 869-2225, Japan", "description": "Japan's largest active volcano with a massive caldera. Features grasslands for hiking and horseback riding at Kusasenri.", "lat": 32.8844, "long": 131.1039}]