In the heart of Nagano, where winter drapes the land in quiet white, lies a lake that carries a divine footprint—or at least, that’s what generations of believers have whispered. Every January or February, when the surface of Lake Suwa freezes just right, something extraordinary happens. Great cracks zigzag across the ice, rising like a frozen wave from shore to shore.

If you’re a fan of eerie, cinematic atmospheres with a hint of mystery—but still want to soak in nature’s raw beauty—then the Eucalyptus Pine Forest in the Dieng Plateau deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. This isn't just another forest. It's a haunting blend of serenity and spookiness, wrapped in fog and silence.