KK Miller writes:  …When traveling to Japan it can be tempting to just stay within the cities connected by the Shinkansen bullet train. But to see some of the truly hidden-treasure remote areas, that requires getting off the trains and doing some good old fashioned exploring.

One such area is the San’in region, connecting Tottori and Shimane Prefectures on Japan’s southwest coast. In order to entice more tourists from abroad, the YouTube channel San’in JAPAN recently put out a 4K ultra-HD video showing off the best and most beautiful of the region.

The camera majestically captures the famous sand dunes of Tottori before cruising to the Sea of Japan and weaving between jagged rocks breaching the sapphire blue ocean.

San’in doesn’t limit itself to sand and sea but is also home to breathtaking trees that turn the richest of colors come fall. With the backdrop of Mount Daisen, awesome shots from the coast or from the mountain can be taken in all the seasons. … (read more)

via  RocketNews24 Source: YouTube/San’in JAPAN via Japaaan Magazine

BONUS: Take a drone tour through Kusatsu onsen, Daizafu shrine, or beautiful Kagoshima Prefecture.