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Hamarikyu

A feudal lord garden designed with creative ideas and arrangements During the Edo period (1603 – 1868), feudal lords across Japan had second h...

Tokyo Government Building

Tokyo Government Building, the landmark of Shinjuku skyscrapers Upon its completion in 1990, people were astounded to see this towering ultr...

Kinugawa River Boat Cruise

Enjoy the beauty of the Kinugawa River Gorge while cruising down the river The cruise is a popular activity at the Kinugawa Onsen, famous for its ho...

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

Taste ramen from every part of Japan and around the world The Ramen Museum has a total of 9 ramen shops as of 2014. There is the main shop of Ryu Sh...

Chidori-ga-fuchi

The moat surrounding the Imperial Palace is a famous place for cherry blossoms 　 This area has a moat which surrounds the Imperial Palace. Part of...

Fuji-Q Highland

Enjoy yourself at an amusement park while viewing Mt. Fuji Fuji-Q Highland at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Fuji Five Lakes resort area is an amusement...

Shinjuku Golden Gai (Golden Street)

Shinjuku, a neighborhood where you can have fun in various places 　 Tokyo’s busiest commercial district of Shinjuku is divided into various a...

Hokoku-ji Temple

The Bamboo Temple with a beautiful bamboo grove At the end of the 12th century, political rule by the military class took root in Kamakura and laste...

Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro, a prominent bustling area of Japan Ikebukuro matches up with Shinjuku and Shibuya as a major entertainment area and has come alive as a n...

Institute for Nature Study

Natural scenery that has survived to the present day This large green forest zone known as the Institute for Nature Study which remains in the heart...

Isuien Park

The one garden built by two different people in two different eras Taking into consideration the many historically significant cultural assets and st...

Kagurazaka

Kagurazaka scenery The area once had that background of being a lively geisha district of old, and even now it is a unique neighborhood that hints a...

Kanda

Kanda, the town for Edokko Kanda has often been called the neighborhood for the genuine Edokko. The term “Edokko” refers to that urbane...

Kasuga Taisha

1300 years ago, the wisteria blossoms which make up the crest of the Fujiwara clan which built Kasuga Taisha have a special beauty 　 Kasuga Shrine...

Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden

A surviving daimyo garden of Edo in the metropolis In the early part of the Edo Era in the year 1678, shogunate elder statesman Tadamoto Okubo set u...

Lake Kawaguchiko

What is wonderful about the lake is Mt. Fuji’s beautiful reflection When Mt. Fuji was registered as a World Heritage site in 2013, Fuji Five L...

Marunouchi

The new and improved Marunouchi Marunouchi is the office area of buildings for big banks and big business. This is ground zero for Japan’s fin...

Matsumoto Castle

Regarding Matsumoto Castle Since its construction in the latter half of the 16th century, Matsumoto Castle has kept its noble appearance. Painted in...

Nakano Broadway

Nakano Broadway, the mecca for sub-culture after Akihabara After passing through Sun Mall Shopping Arcade accessible from the north exit of Nakano St...

Nezu Museum

Take a breather while enjoying old Asian art In Tokyo, there is Minami-Aoyama which attracts the most refined and fashionable people. Nezu Museum i...

NHK Studio Park

What is NHK Studio Park? At the end of the shopping street on the gentle slope in Shibuya, there is the headquarters of the national television broa...

Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi, the commercial center of the Edo Era There is a painting known as “Edo Nihonbashi” which was painted by Edo Era ukiyo-e pain...

Rainbow Bridge

The landmark for the new Tokyo Bay Area 　 Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge that links Shibaura Wharf by Tokyo Bay to Daiba, and was opened in...

Sankei-en Garden

Old buildings brought over from Kyoto and Kamakura to Sankei-en In 1906 Yokohama, Sankei Hara, who was successful in the raw silk trade, established...

Sengaku-ji Temple

Sengaku-ji’s history and “Chushingura” In the year 1612, the retired shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa established the temple at Soto-Sakurada...

Shibazakura Festival (Moss Pink)

Fields of pink blossoms spreading at the foot of Mt. Fuji During spring at Fuji Five Lakes where beautiful flowers bloom, Shibazakura Festival is he...

Shibuya Crossing

The starting line for a tour of Shibuya Shibuya is the youth mecca. And there is a scramble crossing right in front of the entrance that is Shibuya S...

Sugamo

The roots of Grandma Town are the Togenuki Jizo The biggest reason behind Sugamo being called “Grandma Town” is the Togenuki Jizo which a...

Sumida Aquarium

An urban indoor aquarium Sumida Aquarium which is located inside Solamachi, the shopping mall for the metropolis’ new point of interest, Tokyo...

Tokyo Dome City

What is Tokyo Dome City? In Tokyo Dome City, which started as an outdoor baseball stadium in 1937, there are many various kinds of facilities such a...

Tokyo Midtown

An artistic area of design born in Roppongi Tokyo Midtown, which continues to show what a new city should be since its 2007 opening, is a multi-purp...

Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station’s 100-year history Tokyo Station is a terminal whose history represents Japan. Not just for the tourists who are using it as the...

Tsukishima

A shitamachi area with over 100 years of history It’s said that the history of Tsukishima began with the moving of fishermen from Osaka to thi...

Ushiku Daibutsu

A tourist spot whose popularity is rising The biggest memorial park in a metropolitan area, Ushiku Jouen is also a site for recreation and relaxatio...

Yoyogi Park

Taking it easy just like a Tokyoite 　 Since Yoyogi Park is close to Harajuku Station, getting there after a round of shopping is simple. Take a bre...

Yurakucho

How to enjoy Yurakucho Among the entertainment areas of Tokyo, Yurakucho is a place for adults. Close to Ginza and Tokyo Station, the neighborhood i...

Nara Park

Nara Park is located in the center of Nara Ever since the capital moved to Nara in the year 710, people have loved this location for the many histori...

Todaiji

Todaiji is a provincial temple established by the state to implore the gods for peace and to prevent accidents and disasters Todaiji is a cultural p...

Horyuji Temple

A variety of buildings built with the cutting-edge technology of the time The area with a group of buildings including Japan’s oldest wooden st...

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Korakuen, the garden for the Edo (Tokyo) residence of the Mito Tokugawas (Ibaraki Prefecture) Take a step outside and you’ll see Korakuen Amus...

Yasukuni Shrine

The spirits of people ranging from the upheaval after the end of the Edo Era to World War II are enshrined Yasukuni Shrine had its origins as Tokyo...

Akasaka Sacas

Akasaka Sacas, an overall entertainment area All over Tokyo, the redevelopment of areas centering on broadcasting stations is continuing apace. Odai...

Anime Japan

Anime Japan, the world’s largest anime festival Anime Japan is an event that mainly introduces the latest information on Japanimation, the mos...

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Go back in time to the old era of Japan The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum that was first opened in 1993 is an open-air museum that is locat...

Ikspiari Mall

A shopping mall inside Tokyo Disney Resort Ikspiari was opened in 2000 under the concept of “a town filled with stories and entertainment&rdqu...

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Japanese macaques living in a snowy valley Jigokudani Monkey Park is located in the beautiful Yokoyugawa Valley in northern Nagano Prefecture. At an...

The Kanda Festival

The origins and history of the Kanda Festival The Kanda Festival is a festival held at Kanda Shrine in the Kanda district of Tokyo. The 1300-year-ol...

Kasai Rinkai Park

A civic park created to restore nature along the shores of Tokyo Bay Since its opening in 1989, Kasai Rinkai Park facing Tokyo Bay has been a highly...

Kencho-ji Temple

Feeling the world of Zen Kencho-ji Temple is located between Kamakura and Kita-Kamakura Stations, surrounded by trees and nature in a quiet place. F...

Kiyosumi Garden

A famous garden representing the Meiji Era which saved many Tokyoites The basic form of Kiyosumi Garden was built when residences for an Edo Era bus...

Makuhari Messe

From domestic/international cutting-edge technological exhibitions to concerts As Japan’s very first fully integrated air-conditioned conventi...

Mt. Mitake

A natural treasure chest spreading out within metropolitan Tokyo Mt. Mitake which is located in the lush nature of Chichibu-Tama Kai National Park i...

Osanbashi Pier

The international passenger terminal open to the citizens of the city 　 There is a large pier which protrudes into the sea between the famous Yokoh...

Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival)

The history of the Sanja Festival The origins of the Sanja Festival lay with the Hinokuma brothers who discovered a statue of the Bodhisattva Kannon...

Sanno Festival (Tokyo)

Hie Shrine’s great annual festival safeguarded by Edo Castle The Sanno Festival has a history which began from the Edo Era, and is said to be o...

Shiodome

Shiodome, a city continuing to develop since the Edo Era About 400 years ago, Shiodome was a Tokyo bayshore wetland that underwent construction work...

Mt. Takao

Enjoy Mt. Takao, a mountain within a national park Mt. Takao is popular as a mountain which can be accessed easily from the city center. At an altit...

Todoroki Valley

A paradise of natural water, woods and animals within a city When it comes to nature within the city with the many man-made gardens and parks, Todoro...

Tokyo Game Show

The place to announce the latest games Since the inaugural event in 1996, the Tokyo Game Show has always garnered lots of attention as the place to...

Tokyo Marathon

One of the world’s leading international marathons for the citizens of Tokyo A merger of the former Tokyo International Marathon for elite runn...

Tokyo Motor Show

The Tokyo Motor Show with an international flavor The Tokyo Motor Show, which is held biannually on odd-numbered years, is a huge international even...

Toyosu

A town by the sea undergoing redevelopment Formerly an area that grew on land reclaimed from Tokyo Bay as an industrial zone, Toyosu is being reincar...

Zeniarai Benten Shrine

Washing money in the spring water on the shrine grounds will increase your wealth 　 The dreams of people who are concerned about money haven’...

Haneda Airport Terminal 2

A near-future design with a sense of freedom Haneda Airport’s Big Bird has been getting a lot of attention with its gaining of international r...

Mt. Yoshino

A mystical mountain which retains a mountain religion that enshrined its cherry trees In spring, the mountain is covered in cherry blossoms just lik...

Kokugikan

You can experience that feeling of real live sumo 　 Sumo is Japanese wrestling with big half-nude men in topknots battling it out. The sound of the...

National Museum of Nature and Science

The trajectory of the kingdom of science and Japanese scientific technology Japan is a world leader in scientific research, technology, mechanical e...

Shibuya Center Gai

The distinct feeling of Shibuya’s Center Gai is a highlight of touring Tokyo 　 Going from the plaza where the statue of Hachiko stands in fro...

Komachi-dori

The large red torii next to Kamakura Station is a landmark Kamakura Station is the base for touring the city, and the large red torii by the east ex...

Mori Art Museum

The new symbol of Roppongi 　 Recently, Roppongi has been turning into a hotbed for art. There is the National Art Center Tokyo nearby, along with t...

Tokyo National Museum

Japan’s oldest comprehensive museum 　Ueno Park is a place of rest for many people where they can chat on the benches while viewing the fountain...

World Trade Center Building Observation Deck

The panoramic 360°view resembles a diorama Since its opening in 1970, the Seaside Top observation deck has charmed many visitors with its wide 3...

Takeda Castle

Castle in the sky, Japan’s own Macchu Picchu ruins 　 The ruins of the castle known as Japan’s Macchu Picchu are at the peak of Mt. Gojo...

Happo-en Garden

The view from the large restaurant windows is beauty itself Right in the heart of Tokyo is Happo-en in the middle of a lushly green upscale neighbor...

Okochi Sanso (Mountain Villa)

Places to see at Okochi Sanso Okochi Sanso consists of a villa and garden created by movie actor Denjiro Okochi. From the age of 34 (1931) to his de...

Oirase Stream

A beautiful stream in the middle of lush pristine nature Oirase Stream which flows between Nenokuchi on the shores of Lake Towada and Yakeyama is a...

Sannai-Maruyama Ruins

Japan’s largest Jomon settlement The existence of the Sannai-Maruyama site was known during the 17th century in the Edo Era, but the revelatio...

Mount Osore

Honshu’s northernmost sacred land, Mt. Osore’s Bodai-ji Temple One of Japan’s Three Sacred Grounds, Mt. Osore has been worshiped b...

Shirakami-Sanchi

A mountainous zone registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site Shirakami-Sanchi, a mountainous area 1000 meters in altitude which spans from...

Sendai City Museum

Many masterpieces related to the history of Sendai and the feudal lords of Sendai, the Date family Following the construction of a castle by Masamune...

Matsushima

Picturesque scenery of the sea created from islands floating atop the bay North of Sendai, there is Matsushima, beautiful and picturesque scenery loc...

Zuigan-ji Temple

The family temple of the Date clan with a history going back over 1100 years At the beginning of the Heian Era in the year 828, the priest Jikaku Da...

The Four Views of Matsushima

Four grand panoramic views where you can most beautifully see the scenery of Matsushima For Matsushima, the most beautiful viewpoints are located at...

Sado

Mother Nature and the inherent culture born from this island of exiles The lush natural island of Sado, surrounded by the sea and with a wide plain...

Sado Mine

The mountain of gold and silver which financed the Edo shogunate There was a gold rush in the town of Aikawa in the northwestern area of Sado Island...

Shukunegi

A community built by shipwrights that reached its peak in the Edo Era Developed in the Edo Era as a port of call for the shipping industry moving co...

Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park

Nishimikawa Gold Mine and the history of gold panning The existence of Sado’s Nishimikawa Gold Mine has been known since the Heian Era. Howeve...

Genbikei Gorge

The beauty of mountain torrents created from natural rocks of unique shape Genbikei Gorge is a land of picturesque scenery that has been kno...

Chuson-ji Temple

Chuson-ji Temple, a heritage site for Heian Buddhist culture that came of age in the Tohoku region Chuson-ji is a temple built upon a 130m hi...

Motsu-ji Temple

The miraculous Motsu-ji Temple with its legend of the white deer When the great priest Ennin came to this land during his pilgrimage through...

Geibikei Cruise

The vista of a secluded area built from strangely-shaped rocks and cliffs Geibikei is a gorge on the Satetsu River, a tributary of the Kitak...

Kakunodate Bukeyashiki (samurai residences)

The streets of the Bukeyashiki that have remained since the Edo Era Around 400 years ago in the year 1620, Kakunodate was formed as a beautiful area...

Tamagawa Onsen

The power of its highly acidic waters that is said to heal and rejuvenate The term, “touji” or hot-spring cure refers to entering an ons...

Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum

The traditional event of the Namahage that is told in Oga On the night of New Year’s Eve, the Namahage, a demon-like figure, visits residences...

Nyuto Onsen Village

Secluded hot springs in the middle of the Tohoku nature This group of 7 onsen that is situated at the foot of Mt. Nyuto in Towada-Hachimantai Nation...

Akita Kanto Festival

A festival of tradition filled with lantern light Among high-spirited shouts and the musical accompaniment of drums and flutes, kanto (pole lanterns)...

Hirosaki Neputa Festival

A festival of profound depth with music and shouting that have been selected as one of The 100 Soundscapes of Japan Magically decorating the summer n...

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Japan’s foremost splendid and majestic summer festival Proud and gigantic nebuta floats, created with the utmost care by artisans, are paraded...

Sendai Tanabata Festival

3000 Tanabata streamers greet you The 400-year-old Tanabata Festival that the first lord of the Sendai domain, Masamune Date, took part in is one of...

Ginzan Onsen

Early 20th century architecture stretches out in a retro townscape The onsen resort boasts beautiful scenery in a mountain village rich with nature....

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival

3 days filled with dance on the main streets Annually from August 5th to 7th, the 3 days of the Hanagasa Festival are famous as a large-scale celebra...

Yama-dera

A Buddhist world established on a precipitous mountainside The official name of the temple is Risshaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hoju but because of the imag...

Morioka Sansa Odori Festival

The Sansa Odori, competing through polished technique and beauty The sound of nimble flutes, the smart drumming of wadaiko, and the colorful costume...

Unosu Cliff

Miyako Fish Market

Miyako Jodogahama Boat Cruise

The Kenji Miyazawa Museum

Kenji Miyazawa Fairytale Village

Sanriku Railway

Sannoiwa

JR Yamada Line

Blue Cave Sappa Cruise

Shiofuki　ana

Rasu Chijin Kyokai

New Ryusendo Science Museum

Todogasaki Cape

Echizen Ōno Castle

Ōno Castle, born during the Sengoku Era, Japan’s Middle Ages Echizen Ōno Castle is located on top of the 249-meter Mt. Kameyama in the Ono Basi...

Kurobe Dam

The giant dam built from the scenic spot of the Alps Surrounded by the mountains of the Northern Alps, Kurobe Dam provides 1 billion kWh worth of ele...

Kurobe Gorge Railway

The trolleys that run through the remote area of Kurobe Gorge Kurobe Gorge, which is located within Chubu Sangaku National Park, has been eroded into...

Yuki-no-Otani

A snow route that continues on for 500m through the deep Otani (grand valley) in an area known for heavy snowfall Located along the Tateyama Kurobe A...

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

A magnificent mountain route that links the Northern Alps from east to west Straddling Toyama and Nagano Prefectures, the Northern Alps at 3000m soa...

SL Ginga

Kappabuchi

Meganebashi Bridge (Miyamori River Bridge)

Unedori-sama Shrine

Gohyaku Rakan (The 500 Arhats)

Kogen-sha

Aragami Shrine

Yamaguchi Water Wheel

Morioka Tenman-gu Shrine

Ishiwarizakura

Tsuzuki Ishi

Nanshousou

Kitakami River

Eihei-ji Temple

A temple of strict Buddhist practice by Zen teacher Dogen within a beautiful spectacle Eihei-ji Temple was established in 1244 by the Zen teacher Do...

Tōjinbō

Basaltic cliffs that are Natural Monuments The picturesque Tōjinbō which is located within Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park is a series of la...

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

A museum opened in 2000 at the cutting edge of dinosaur research Fukui Prefecture accounts for a majority of the dinosaur fossils excavated in Japan...

Ihatov Avenue Zaimokucho

Takamuro Suiko-en

Chagu Chagu Umakko

Morioka Yukiakari

Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

Iwate Museum of Art

Sakurayama Shrine

Nataya-cho

Hayachine and Kenji Museum

Hayachine Kagura

Hayachine Shrine

Takuboku Shinkon House

Fukusen-ji Temple

Kitayama Temples and Teramachi Street

Hanamaki Onsen

The pristine natural environment where masterpiece poetry and children’s stories were born is also the place for a charming onsen village Along...

Jodogahama

A Place of Scenic Beauty that boasts an unworldly beauty Sanriku Fukko National Park’s Jodogahama with its wonderful scenery of sea an...

Kita Yamazaki

Yamase, a wondrous forest, and cliffs that spread out Kita Yamazaki, which is situated at the northern part of Sanriku Fukko National Park, is an 8km...

Ryusendo

A beautiful limestone cave with an underground lake that shines Dragon Blue Ryusendo, which counts itself as one of Japan’s Three Major Limesto...

Iwate Snow Festival

Appi Ski Resort

Kanjizaiō-in Temple

Mt. Iwate

Mt. Kinkei

Takadachi Gikeido Hall

Fujiwara Festival

Yakehashiri Lava Flow

Shinsai Memorial Park Nakanohama

Hachimantai, The Corridor of Snow

Hachimantai Aspite Line

Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center

Muryokoin Ruins

Tono Furusato Village

Recreated traditional farm life in the village of folklore, Tono Tono Furusato Village is an outdoor museum which has recreated the agricultural env...

Tono City Museum

Many exhibits to relate the folk customs of Tono steeped in mystery The Tono City Museum was first opened in 1980 as Japan’s first ethnic muse...

Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park)

The remains of a castle within a flourishing castle town Morioka is a city that has had a history as an Edo Era castle town surrounding Morioka Castl...

Ho’on-ji Temple

An ancient temple in an honorable temple community that has continued since the Edo Era Kitayama, which is in the northeast section of central Morio...

Morioka Handi-Works Square

Traditional crafts passed down in Morioka all under one roof In the ancient historic castle town of Morioka, many traditional crafts and industries...

Morioka Hachiman-gu Shrine

Morioka Hachiman-gu enshrining the god for the roots of human life Established in 1062 to pray for military victory, the shrine first began as Hatomo...

Mt. Hayachine

A treasured place for valuable plants preserved as a National Natural Monument The 1917ｍ-high Mt. Hayachine is surrounded by the tourist destination...

Densho-en

The recreated nostalgic farm lifestyle Tono has come to tell of the old life through many ancient folk tales and myths. At Densho-en which brings th...

Appi Kogen Resort

A large-scale resort born in the 80s Appi Kogen Resort, which was developed in the 1980s, is a large-scale resort facility where you can enjo...

Koiwai Farms, Makiba-en Park

A large-scale dream farm created by founders Gishin Ono, Yanosuke Iwasaki and Masaru Inoue The huge 3000ha pastoral lands of Koiwai Farms is a famou...

Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo Temple

A National Historic Site with numerous Important Cultural Properties 400 years before the establishment of Chuson-ji Temple by Kiyohira Fujiw...

Hachimantai

Hachimantai’s beautiful seasonal changes Hachimantai is a mountainous area at the northern end of the Ou Mountains straddling Iwate and Akita P...

JR Kitakami Line

Hot Yuda Station

Michinoku Folklore Village

Lake Kinshu

Ana Yukko (Cave Bath)

Suna Yukko (Sand Bath)

Snowlight in Nishi Waga

Basenkyo Gorge

Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival

Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park

Historical buildings restored on its vast grounds The Esashi district of Oshu City where the historical park Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park is locate...

Hachiyozan Tendai-ji Temple

Tohoku’s oldest temple with its history of prosperity and destruction Tendai-ji was established in 728 by the monk Gyoki under the command of...

Hanamaki English Coast

Oshu Samurai Residence Museum

The Cattle Museum

Kokuseki-ji Temple

Kokuseki-ji Temple Somin-sai Festival

Mt. Yakeishi

Morioka Hachiman-gu Shrine Hadakamairi (Half-Naked Pilgrimage)

Senkin Sake Brewery

Hitaka Hibuse Festival

Ennen-no-Mai (Longevity Dance)

Kamaishi Festival

Kamaishi Sakura Festival (Toni Daimyo Procession)

Kamaishi Daikannon

Gokusui-no-En (Winding Stream Banquet)

Goishi Coast Anatoshi Cruise

Funekko Nagashi

The World’s Camellia Museum – Goishi

Ofunato Fish Center

Michinoku Traditional Dance Festival

3 days of regional folk entertainment in the streets The annual Michinoku Traditional Dance Festival which is held for 3 days starting from the 1st...

Hanamaki Festival

A traditional festival in tribute to the founders of the town of Hanamaki The Hanamaki Festival is in honor to Nobuchika Kita who established Hanama...

Goishi Coast

A Place of Scenic Beauty with a deeply-indented shoreline boasting a natural beauty The Goishi Coast which is a part of Sanriku Fukko National Park...

Toki Forest Park

Observe Japanese crested ibis being born and bred at this facility At Toki Forest Park, you can observe the rare toki whose numbers have been greatl...

Sado Historical Legend Museum

A dazzling Sado picture scroll of the ages Between the 13th and 15th centuries on Sado Island where noblemen, warriors, artists and high priests wer...

Onogame

The topography of Onogame, 100 million years in the making Onogame is a massive rock that boasts an incredible size on the northern shores of Sado I...

Tenryo Ryotsu Sado Takigi Noh

A unique island with deep roots of Noh culture among the citizens On Sado Island, the traditional Japanese entertainment of Noh permeates the local...

Futatsugame

A natural place of scenic beauty due to the changes in the large rocks above the sea The two large rocks atop the ocean resemble a couple of turtles...

Ogura Senmaida (Terraced Rice Fields)

Sado’s symbolic “Tanada”, certified as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System Making use of the many hours of sunlight,...

Yajima Taiken Koryukan

A 10-minute ride on the tarai bune leisurely sailing on the bay In the port town of Ogi at the southern end of Sado Island, you can try sailing in t...

Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Forest

The history of a cedar forest formed from strong cold winds at an altitude of 900m The mountain forests of Sado were managed by the shogunate to secur...

Sekisui Ito Pottery Museum

5 generations of distinguished potters from the founder of Mumyoi-yaki to a Living National Treasure Mumyoi-yaki is created from the reddish clay kn...

Gyokudo Kamamoto

Gyokudo Kamamoto with a wide variety of styles that bring mumyoi clay to life At Gyokudo Kamamoto, various forms of Mumyoi-yaki pottery are created...

Seisui-ji Temple

Guze-den Hall resembling Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera Temple was established in consideration for the people of Sado who could not make it as far as Ky...

Obata Sake Brewery

From Sado to the world, a venerable brewery creates local sake that is sought the world over At Obata Sake Brewery, which has a long history going b...

Myosen-ji Temple

The five-story pagoda designed with the heart and soul of two generations of carpenters Myosen-ji’s five-story pagoda was built in the latter...

Sadokoku Ogi Folk Museum

With a total number of around 30,000 artifacts, a museum which speaks about the glory days and lifestyle of Shukunegi The history and culture of the...

Access to Sado

Sado Island Taiko Center

The exhilaration of the taiko drumming experience in which you can feel the nature of Sado The Sado Island Taiko Center is located on a highland wit...

Ogi Diving Center

Safe even for beginners! Experienced staff will show you the ropes around the waters of Sado At the Ogi Diving Center which is located in the suburb...

Senkaku Bay Ageshima Park

The epic landscape of Senkaku Bay created from changes in the Earth’s crust In the narrow bay whose sheer cliffs soar to a height of 30m, the...

Rengebu-ji Temple

Rengebu-ji Temple, fulfilling its role as spiritual protector of the Heian Era capital of Kyoto The origins of Rengebu-ji Temple lay in its establis...

Sado Kisen

A leisurely and pleasant ride on the car ferry for a reasonable price The gorgeous 6-deck car ferry welcomes you with a large entrance hall. A trip...

Sado Gold Mine: Edo Gold Mine Picture Scroll (Sodayu) Course

The excavation site of “The Edo Gold Mine Picture Scroll” faithfully recreated via dolls In the Edo Gold Mine Picture Scroll/Sodayu Cour...

Sado Gold Mine: Meiji Government-controlled mine (Doyu Tunnel) Course

The Doyu Tunnel, symbolizing the modernization of the Sado gold mine In the Doyu Tunnel, the highlight of the course, you can walk on every step dev...

Chokoku-ji Temple

Experiential courses of every kind and a tour by the chief priest himself within this historical temple A famous temple of more than 1200 years of hi...

Kitazawa Flotation Plant

A cutting-edge facility of the time due to its productivity and technology as the quintessential domestic mine The Kitazawa Flotation Plant consists...

Igoneri Jelly

Okesa Persimmons

Kaisendon (Sashimi Bowl)

Sushi

Sekisui Ito Pottery – Mumyoi-yaki

Gakkogura Sake

Daiginjo Sake Cake

Sado Seaweed (Dried)

Manotsuru 3-bottle Sampling Set

Leisure Facility Sashisuseso

A homey restaurant with many selections operated by an owner who loves Sado Hiroshi Taira, the founder of the national izakaya chain of Shoya opened...

Shiawase Jizo (Bodhisattva of Happiness)

Mumyoi-yaki Pottery

Ogi Port

Southern Sado, rich in sightseeing sites such as historic landmarks and ocean views In the vicinity of Ogi Port situated in the south of the island,...

Ryotsu Port

Ryotsu, a bustling town as the gateway to Sado Island Ryotsu, which is the island’s largest port, is the business district for the whole islan...

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

A popular driveway where anything can run Chirihama Nagisa Driveway is located on the western seashore in Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park which bo...

Shiroyone Senmaida

The GIAHS-registered Senmaida known as Japan’s original landscape Shiroyone Senmaida is known for its scenic beauty of rice paddies continuing...

Wajima Morning Market

A major morning market in Japan which can be enjoyed by everybody from local residents to tourists At the morning market which is in the middle of t...

Wakura Onsen

The healing waters which began with the legend of the white heron Wakura Onsen which has a 1200-year history is known as a picturesque onsen town wi...

Sekinoichi Sake Brewery

Truly enjoy the food culture of Ichinoseki through regional cuisine and sake with a long history Sekinoichi Brewery, which evokes a sense of history...

Hashino Blast Furnace Ruins

A blast furnace in the early period of modern iron manufacturing with the mountain contributing to industry The Hashino Blast Furnace Ruins is a gro...

Matsukawa-so

A relaxing Japanese-style inn within an environment that makes full use of the blessings of the mountain Matsukawa Onsen Village which is located on...

Sukawa Kogen Onsen

The charm of natural waters which seem to bring the Earth’s energy right in front of your eyes Sukawa Kogen Onsen is located on the 1627m Mt....

Wanko Soba

Morioka Jajamen

Morioka Reimen

Fuke-no-Yu Onsen

Matsukawa Geothermal Plant

Morioka Mikoda Morning Market

Ponshukan, Niigata Station

A “Sake-tasting Station” bringing together the ultimate in sake in Niigata Prefecture, the land of rice Niigata Prefecture is known as t...

Old Saito Villa

The residence of wealthy merchant Kijuro Saito IV from the end of the Tokugawa Era into the modern age The Old Saito Villa is a home that was built...

Myoko Highland

Enjoy some dynamic skiing in the heavy snowfall zone of Niigata Myoko Highland which is famous for its heavy accumulation of snow is separated into...

Yahiko Shrine

A dignified and historical shrine cradled by the sacred Mt. Yahiko Yahiko Shrine at the foot of the sacred 638m Mt. Yahiko is said to have been esta...

Noto Satoyama-Satoumi Train

The scenery of “Japan’s homeland” remaining in the Noto Peninsula can be seen everywhere outside of the train windows Registered a...

Ubagataki Falls

The magnificent sight of a delicate yet dynamic waterfall The Hakusan Shirakawa Village White Road which connects Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures is a...

Kaga Traditional Village Yunokuni No Mori

The magnificent handicrafts of Kaga, the foremost city for traditional crafts in Japan The city of Kaga, which had been under the safeguard of the p...

The World’s Longest Bench

A “World’s No. 1” bench filled with the feelings of the citizens The “World’s Longest Bench” is located along th...

Notojima Aquarium

The huge aqua blue water tank where a whale shark and penguins avidly swim The Notojima Aquarium located on Notojima Island in the picturesque Nanao...

Ganmon

Ganmon, a Place of Scenic Beauty formed from nature and the rough waves of Noto The 29km-long coastal area which is a part of Noto Peninsula Quasi-N...

Mitsukejima Island

An ivory island soaring from the blue sea Mitsukejima is an island which soars above Iida Bay in the northeastern part of the Noto Peninsula. It mea...

Natadera Temple

Experience a rebirth beyond the cave at the mysterious temple on the rock wall Natadera Temple which is located in the caves and caverns on a high r...

Eel

Sake

Tsukudani

Tsukemono (pickled vegetables)

Yokan (sweet bean jelly)

Peanuts

Katsumeshi

Sobameshi

Takomeshi

Kobe Beef

Kobe Pudding

Tai Ryori (Sea Bream Dishes)

Tajima Beef Hamburger

Akashiyaki

Mikurigaike

A mystical volcanic lake at the top of a mountain which is known as “God’s Kitchen” At the treasure house of natural beauty known...

Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins

A treasured historic site from the Sengoku Era which has received three national accolades Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins, which spreads o...

Maruoka Castle

Japan’s oldest surviving keep of a valuable castle from the Sengoku Era From the ancient times to the modern era, there have been more than 25...

Gokayama

Mountain village scenery from the old days of Japan, a World Heritage gassho-zukuri village Gokayama is a village which has charming houses built in...

Mikatagoko

5 lakes with 5 different water qualities…the breathtaking Mikatagoko with a variety of ecosystems Surrounded by low gentle hills are the 5 la...

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Hamlet

A quiet gassho-zukuri hamlet alive with the lifestyle of the residents Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Hamlet in Gokayama is a famous and beautiful place of...

Heisen-ji Temple Hakusan Shrine

The historical tale of a huge religious city of the Middle Ages as told from its remnants As you take a step into the grounds of Heisen-ji Temple Ha...

Mount Tate(Tateyama)

The famous Mt. Tate boasting a sublime beauty Mt. Tate, which has the grand legend of being the stepping stone that the god who finished creating Ja...

Doteni

Hitsumabushi

Miso Katsu

Akamiso (Red Miso)

Ten-musu

Miso Oden

Misonikomi Udon

Nagoya Kochin

Nagoya Morning Set

Tempura Manju

Oyaki

Sauce Katsudon

Soba

Romen

Basashi

Pickled Nozawana Greens

Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street

Apt Road Walking Trail

The 6km-long Apt Road Walking Trail which was created from an abandoned railway line known as the Old Shinetsu Line for the Apt Railroad is a path tha...

Okonomiyaki

Takoyaki

Tecchiri

Kushikatsu

Osaka Zushi

Obanzai

Kyoyasai (Kyoto vegetables)

Kyokaiseki

Yudofu (Boiled Tofu)

Yuba Cuisine

Miwa Somen

Tenri Ramen

Narazuke Pickles

Kakinoha (Persimmon Leaves) Zushi

Asuka Nabe (Hot Pot)

Chagayu (Rice Soup)

Kuromai Curry

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Sanriku Seafood

Castella

Chanpon

Toruko (Turkish) Rice

Yoriyori

Saraudon

Kakuni Manju (Buns)

Shippoku Cuisine

Indoriya’s So Karaage

Kawagoe Beer COEDO

Gokabou

Kitamoto Tomato Curry

Imogashi

Soka Senbei

Hatogaya Sauce Udon

Sayama Tea

Mishima Unagi (Eel)

Mishima Korokke (Croquettes)

Wakasagi (Smelt) Cuisine

＊At Benifuji-no-Yu, a day-trip onsen by Lake Yamanaka, the wakasagi can be cooked up for you. (Only for guests at the facility) Address 865-776 Yam...

Yoshida Udon

Fujinomiya Yakisoba

Fujiyama Beer

You will also want to enjoy some of the original dishes at the following restaurants. Fujizakura Kogen BeerSylvans　Beer Bar Fujizakura（one direct ou...

Oshino Soba

Octopus Cuisine

Wani Cuisine

Teuchi (Handmade) Soba

Onomichi Ramen

Hiroshima Oysters

Hiroshima Beef

Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki

Inarizushi of Kasama

Melon Baum

Hoshi Imo

Natto (Fermented Soybeans)

Umeshu (Plum Wine)

Okukuji Shamo

Inarizushi

Shirasu Don

Hato Sable

Kamakura Custar

Kamakura Ham

Wasabi

Soba

Nikko Yokan (Bean Jelly)

Sake Cake

Nikko Jizake (Local Sake of Nikko)

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Nikko’s Yuba Cuisine

Ageyuba Manju

Sanma Men

Nikuman

Kiyoken Siu Mai

Raisin Sandwich Cookies

Iekei Ramen

Yokohama Harbour

Tonteki

Henba Mochi (Henba Rice Cake)

Heiji Senbei (Heiji Sweet Crackers)

Ise Udon

Akafuku

Matsuzaka Beef

Tsu Gyoza

Ikura (Salmon Roe)

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Kani (Crab)

Sake (Salmon)

Jingisukan

Soup Curry

Sweets

＊Sapporo Sweets Café Open 10am-8pm Address: Aurora Town, 2 Odori Nishi, Chuo ward, Sapporo Tel: 011-211-1541 ＊Sweets Floor inside ODO...

Ishikari Nabe (Ishikari Hot Pot)

Miso Ramen

There are also many famous shops which are known nationwide. ＊Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho（Japanese） (Foreign languages)＊Sapporo Ramen Kyowak...

Kagamihara Kimchi

Hoba Misoyaki

Gifu Jizake (Local Gifu Liquor)

Hida Beef

Ayu (Sweetfish)

Keichan

Kaburazushi

Jibuni

Kaga Vegetables

Wagashi (Japanese confections) of Kanazawa

Kanazawa Sake

Koyadofu

Shojin Ryori (Vegetarian Cuisine) of Mt. Koya

Sasamaki Anpu

Kagoshima Unagi (Eel)

Satsuma-age

Kurosatsuma Chicken

Kagoshima Ramen

Kagoshima Kuroushi Beef

Imojochu

Kurozato Sugar

Kagoshima Kurobuta Pork

Kurozu Vinegar

Mehari Zushi

Motsunabe (Tripe Hot Pot)

Mizutaki

Karashi Mentaiko (Spicy Cod Roe)

Mojiko Yaki Curry (Moji Port Baked Curry)

Umegaeda Mochi

Hakata Ramen

Hakata Torimon

Jinenjo Soba

Yosedofu

Kurotamago (Black Eggs)

Ichigoni

Jappajiru Soup

Senbeijiru

Towada Barayaki

Oma no Maguro Don (Oma Tuna on Rice)

Kaiyaki Miso

Aomori Apples

Detchi Yokan

Club Harie’s Baum Kuchen

Itokiri Mochi

Aka Konnyaku

Omi Beef

Funazushi

Zabieru

Toriten

Yaseuma

Ryukyu

Oita Fugu (Globefish)

Nakatsu Karaage

Hita Yakisoba

Jigokumushi Purin (Hell-Steamed Custard)

Beppu Reimen

Shiroshita Sole

Bungo Beef of Oita

Sekiaji/Sekisaba (Horse Mackerel and Chub Mackerel)

Orion Beer

Goya Chanpuru

Sata Andagie

Taco Rice

Chinsuko

Mimiga

Okinawa Soba

Tofuyo

Awamori

Harakomeshi

Sendai Gyutan (Beef Tongue)

Shiroishi Umen

Aburafu Donburi

Happo Seishu

Sasa Kamaboko

Cheese Manju

Chicken Nanban

Taiyo-no-Tamago (Ripe Mangoes)

Hyuganatsu

Hiyajiru

Imojochu

Miyazaki Beef

Kinme Don

Kamaage Chirimen Don

Nihonshu (Sake)

Sawachi Cuisine

Katsuo no Tataki (Sliced Seared Bonito)

Shochu

Daisen Okowa

Matsubagani (Snow Crab)

Kakinohazushi

Tottori Curry

Tottori Burger

Gyukotsu Ramen

Gouter de Roi (Gateau Rusk)

Konnyaku (Yam Cake)

Shimonita Negi Senbei

Mizusawa Udon

Kiryu Udon

Tatebayashi Udon

Yaki Manju

Nanjakora Daifuku

Sazae Curry

Namerou

Nure Senbei

Biwa Jelly

Takeoka Ramen

Boso Ebi Senbei (Boso Shrimp Crackers)

Funabashi Sauce Ramen

Katsuura Tantanmen

Peanuts

Rakkasei (Peanut) Pie

Rakkasei Monaka (Wafer Cake with Filling)

Gunma Flower Park

Akagi Kronenberg German Town

Ika-no-Ikizukuri (Live Squid Sashimi)

Sicilian Rice

Mutsugoro-no-Kabayaki (Grilled Mudskipper)

Imari Hamburger Steak

Ureshino Yudofu

Saga Nori (Dried Seaweed)

Saga Beef

Ogi Yokan (Ogi Bean Jelly)

Shoro Manju

Kanzaki Somen

Ariake Sea Seafood

Ume (Plums)

Kuenabe (Longtooth Grouper Hot Pot)

Sanma Zushi (Mackerel Pike Sushi)

Shirasu Don

Arida Oranges

Imotaki

Senzanki

Ehime Mikan

Yakibuta Tamago Don (BBQ Pork and Fried Egg on Rice)

Yawatahama Chanpon

Aigake Jindai Curry

Akita Komachi Rice

Kiritanpo

Shottsuru Nabe

Inaniwa Udon

Yokote Yakisoba

Jumonji Ramen

Sake

Hinai Chicken

Cherries

Dashi

Grapes

Peaches

La France Pears

Tsumetai Niku Soba (Cold Soba with Chicken)

Hiyashi Ramen (Chilled Ramen)

Yonezawa Beef

Tarai Udon

Fish Katsu

Ise Ebi (Spiny Lobster)

Handa Somen

Tokushima Ramen

Tokushima Don

Takechikuwa

Mameten Tamayaki

Awa Pork

Awa Odori Poultry

Awa Beef

Naruchuru Udon

Naruto Tai (Sea Bream)

Kita-in

Saitama Craft Center

Chichibu Furusato-mura

Shiraito Falls

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

Northern Culture Museum

Teradomari Fish Market

Niigata Senbei Kingdom

Niigata Manga Animation Museum

Canyons Minakami

Shinto Winery

Harada Farm

Daruma no Furusato Daimonya

Kumano Shrine

Saiku Heian-no-Mori Historic Park

Sun Mall Ichibancho Shopping District

Godaido Temple

Entsuin Temple

Otakamori

Fukuurajima

Kanrantei

Sazaedo Temple

Lake Inawashiro

Takakura Shrine

Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid)

Masuzushi

Toyama Black Ramen

Himi Kanburi (Winter Yellowtail of Himi)

Shiraebi Shrimp

Shiraebi Burger

Takaoka Korokke (Takaoka Croquettes)

Itokoni

Uirou

Barisoba

Fuku (Pufferfish)

Iwakuni Zushi

Kawara Soba

Meika Shitatsuzumi

Chichibu Matsuri Kaikan (Chichibu Festival Center)

Chichibu Shrine

Farming Estate Miyamoto-ke

Grapes

Hoto Noodles

Peaches

Yamanashi Wine

Sawara (Japanese Spanish Mackerel)

Okayama Demikatsudon

Hiruzen Yakisoba

Mamakarizushi

Kibi Dango (Millet Dumplings)

Okayama Grapes

Okayama Peaches

Okayama Barazushi

Tsuyama Hormon Udon

Freshwater Clams of Lake Shinji

Shijimi (Freshwater Clam) Burger

Nodoguro (Rosy Seabass)

Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba Oyaki (Izumo Soba Dumplings)

Wagashi

Matsubagani (Snow Crab)

Enmusubi Dorayaki (Stuffed Pancakes for Good Luck in Marriage)

Aiso no Dengaku

Kanpyo (Dried Gourd)

Soup Yakisoba

Sano Ramen

Sano Mimiudon

Utsunomiya Yakisoba

Utsunomiya Gyoza

Akaushi Beef

Ikinari Dango

Dagojiru

Amakusa Daio

Taipien

Chosen-ame (Korean Candy)

Kumamoto Ramen

Basashi (Horse Sashimi)

Takamori Dengaku

Sauce Katsudon

Mikuni Burger

Hamayaki Saba (Broiled Seaside Mackerel)

Habutae Mochi

Echizengani (Snow Crab)

Echizen Soba

Ika Ninjin

Tochi Mochi

Namie Yakisoba

Negisoba

Enban Gyoza (Disk Dumplings)

Miso Kanpura

Kitakata Ramen

Tama Konnyaku

Shizuoka Oden

Unagi Pie (Eel Pie)

Green Tea

Shizuoka Wasabi

Mikkabi Oranges

Hamamatsu Gyoza (Dumplings)

Kuro Hanpen (Black Fish Cake)

Olive Oil

Sanuki Udon

Honetsukidori

Okonomimura

Aomori Gyosai Center (Furukawa Market)

Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse

Seiryu-ji Temple

Iimoriyama

Oyakuen

Zuihoden

Site of Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle)

Osaki Hachiman-gu Shrine

Jozenji Street

Hida Kokubun-ji Temple

Sakurayama Hachiman-gu Shrine/Takayama Festival Yatai Kaikan (Exhibition Hall)

Daimonzaka Tea House

Paddy Art

Furofushi Onsen

Saisho-in Temple

Lake Juniko (Twelve Lakes)

Towada Art Center

Lake Towada

Senjojiki Coast

Hirosaki Castle

Tsugaru-han Neputamura

Zenringai

Chosho-ji Temple

Aoike Pond

A-FACTORY

Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum

Aomori Museum of Art

Daimonzaka Slope

Tafukeoji Shrine

Nachi Seiganto-ji Temple

Tahoto Pagoda of Miyajima

Miyajima Ropeway

Jiko-in Temple

Naritasan Museum of Calligraphy

Hoki-ji Temple

Yokohama Minato Mirai Manyo Club

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway)

Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area

Natural Onsen – Shirakawa-go no Yu

Myozen-ji Temple Museum

Wada House

Former Hirosaki City Library

Enko-ji Temple

Kaba Sake Brewery

Santera Mairi (Visit to Three Temples)

Mishima Japanese Candle Shop

Shinshu-ji Temple

Kirie Craft Studio Fushigi

Watanabe Sake Brewery

Hineno Art Gallery

Shirakabe Dozogai (Town of White-Walled Storehouses)

Hida no Takumi Bunkakan (Takumikan Craft Museum)

Hida-Furukawa Festival Exhibition Hall

Honko-ji Temple

Yuh Kobo Workshop

Kitakata Kura-no-Sato (Warehouse Village)

Kitakata Kurazashiki Art Museum

Kai Honke Kurazashiki

Wakaki Shoten Brick Warehouse/Showa Warehouse

Yamatogawa Brewery/Northern Museum

Yunokami Onsen Station

Kitami Hachirobei

Kinomoto Lacquerwares and Crafts

Fujita Memorial Garden

Japan Kokeshi Museum

Fukuura Bridge

Naruko Onsen

Naruko Onsen Shrine

Naruko-kyo Gorge

Daimon

Takayama Morning Market

Chichibu Meisenkan

Wado Farm

Menuma Shodenzan Temple

Chichibu Furusato-kan

Hanazono Forest

Ichigo-no-Ie (Strawberry House)

Motomachi Park

Usaburo Kokeshi

Harbor View Park

Koshinkan Kura Café

Yamate Italian Garden

Nippon Maru Memorial Park

Tsukiyono Vidro Park

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Lake Haruna

Kyoto National Museum

Jojakko-ji Temple

Okome no Gakkou (Rice School)

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort

Taiken Kobo Daigenta

Kaikake Onsen

Untouan Temple

Nison-in Temple

Giou-ji Temple

Chikurin-no-Komichi

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Keifuku Electric Railroad Co. Arashiyama Station

Miyagi Zao Fox Village

Samurai Museum

Morioka History and Culture Museum

Matsushima Island Tour Sightseeing Cruises

Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum

Jodogahama Visitor Center

Seson-ji Temple

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Daizen Shrine

Tsutenkaku

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Konamon Museum

Yoshimizu Shrine

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

Kinpu Shrine

Kinpusen-ji Temple Zao-do Hall

Sake Museum Ponshu-kan in Echigo-Yuzawa

Arakawa Line Kudari

Inamuragasaki

Jomyoji Temple

Yumoto Onsen

Kyukaido Suginamiki

Tamaudun

The Cobblestones of Kinjo Town

Perry Road

Nesugatayama Nature Park

Toji Sand Ski Area

Ryugukutsu Cave

The Former Kaichi School

Matsumoto City Museum of Art

Nakamachi Street

Nawate Street

Samurai Residence

Matsue Horikawa Ji-Beer Hall

Horikawa Pleasure Boats

Sapporo Clock Tower

Sapporo Central Wholesale Market/Outer Market

Former Hokkaido Government Office Building

The Sengu Museum

Mikimoto Pearl Island

Toba Aquarium

Toba Bay

Kaba Zaiku (Cherry Bark) Craft Museum

Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa Sightseeing Boats

Hirafuku Memorial Art Museum

Kutaniyaki Kiln Museum

Yamanoshita Temple Group

Yamashiro Onsen Ko-Soyu

Kutaniyaki Art Museum

The Temporary Abode of Rosanjin: Iroha Souan

Hanayagura Observatory

Chikurin-in Gumpoen

Kawasaki City Fujiko F Fujio Museum

Fujisan World Heritage Center

Hozen-ji Yokocho

Hanami Koji Street

Gion Shirakawa

Ishibei Koji

Ochudo Trail (Oniwa/Okuniwa)

Fujisan Komitake Shrine

Kawaguchi-ko Station

Shimoda Onsen

Kuromon Ichiba Market

Kawabata Shopping Arcade

Sakurayama Nikkokan

Horin-ji Temple

Amerikamura

Nagasaki Hypocenter Park

Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum

Godaisan Observatory

Chikurin-ji Temple

The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

Takasaki Byakue Dai-Kannon

Shourin-zan Daruma-dera Temple

Naruto Park

Lake Kurobe

Murodo

Daikanbo Station

Bijodaira

Tateyama Station

Jigoku (Hell) Steamed Cuisine

Furumachi District

Yahiko Park

Happiring

Fukui City History Museum

Fukui Castle Ruins

Yokokan Garden

Kajo Park

Yamagata Marugoto-kan Beni-no-Kura

Mt. Zao

Zao Onsen

Matsuyamajō Ropeway

Tsukuba-san Shrine

Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park

Mt. Shiroyama

Tenmonkan

Isaniwa Shrine

Ishite-ji Temple

Botchan Ressha (Botchan Train)

Ijinkan Foreigners’ Residence (Old Kagoshima Spinning Engineers House)

Pier Bandai

Imari

Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center

Ishigaki-no-Sanpomichi

Okawachiyama

Nabeshima Domain Kiln Park

Orion Street

Utsunomiya Castle Ruins Park

Utsunomiya Futarayama Shrine

Matsugamine Catholic Church

Oya Keikan Park

Ōya-ji Temple

Heiwa Kannon

Zuigan-ji Temple

Kato Shrine

Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center

Sakura-no-Baba/Johsaien

Kamitori/Shimotori Shopping Arcade

Suizenji Ezuko Park

Konpira Grand Theater (Kanamaru-za)

Kawagoe Ichibangai

Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Goten

Omihachiman

Genkyu-en Garden

Shinmachi Street

Himure Hachiman-gu Shrine

Hikone Castle Museum

Yume Kyobashi Castle Road

Oasis 21

Osu Shopping District

Tokugawa-en Garden

Obiten

Katsuo Aburi Don (Broiled Bonito Bowl)

Atsuyaki Tamago

Obi Castle Ruins

Obi Samurai Residence Street

Okinoshima

Tateyama

Tateyama Castle/Shiroyama Park

Tateyama Yuhi Sanbashi (Tateyama Sunset Pier)

Mt. Nokogiri

Nihon-ji Temple

Tateyama Aburi Kaisen Don (Broiled Seafood Bowl)

Okazaki Park

Okazaki Castle

Hatcho Miso-no-Sato

Toyokawa-no-Monzenmachi

Iwakuni Art Museum

Kikko Park

Kintaikyo Onsen Itsutsubashi-no-Yu

Warabekan

Jinpukaku

Tottori Onsen

Nunobiki Gohonmatsu Dam

Kurashiki Denim Street

Okayama Castle

Kurashiki Ivy Square

Maguro Cuisine

Wakayama Ramen

Ki-mii-dera Temple

Ki-mii-dera Temple Onsen: Hana-no-Yu

Nishinomaru Garden (Momijidani Garden)

Kuroshio Market

Wakayama Castle

Odawara Fishing Port

Odawara Castle

Yugawara Art Museum

Yugawara Onsen

Yugawara Onsen Kogome-no-Yu

Doppo-no-Yu

Manyo Park

Koko-en Garden

Shoshazan Engyo-ji Temple

orientation

Area Characteristics Located virtually at the center of the Japanese archipelago, Aichi Prefecture is an area which includes Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay f...

Orientation

Area Characteristics Niigata is an area facing the Japan Sea which includes Sado Island located in the northern Chubu region. The prefecture has an a...

Orientation

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Curry Ramen

Koshihikari Rice

Le Lectier Pears

Echigohime Strawberries

Red Snow Crab

Sasa Dango (Bamboo Leaf Dumplings)

Sushi

Japanese Sake

Noko Miso Ramen

Se-abura Ramen

Kobe Sweets

Kobe Bread

Niseko Panorama Line

Niseko Onsen Village

Niseko Takahashi Farm

Kyogoku Fukidashi Park

Shinsen Marsh

Mt. Yotei

Kaze no Garden (Windy Garden)

Globefish dishes

Seafood

Nishio Green Tea

Sushi

Hakodate Orthodox Church

Old Public Hall of Hakodate

Hakodate Morning Market

Hachimanzaka

Sakaimachi Street

Sankaku Market

Otaru Orgel Doh

Otaru Stone Warehouses

Otaru Taisho Glass

Mt. Tengu

Kitaichi Glass 3gokan

Kawaguchi-ko Natural Living Center

Itchiku Kubota Art Museum

Kurobedaira

Yokosuka Kaigun Curry

Wagashi (Japanese Sweets)

Banna Park

Euglena Mall

Tamatorizaki Observation Deck

Ishigaki Yaima Village

Kabira Bay

Yaeyama-yashi of Yonehara

Shinjuku Kabukicho

Goura Onsen

Sanneizaka (Sannenzaka)

Ohara Sanso Ashiyu Café

Hosen-in Temple

Noto Oysters

Crab Cuisine

Korogaki Persimmons

Nodoguro

Kanburi

Amaebi

Sansai (mountain vegetables) Cuisine

Ishikawa Sake

Sushi

Noto-don

Orientation

Area Characteristics Ishikawa Prefecture is located in the Hokuriku region facing the Sea of Japan in the center of the main island of Honshu. Daylig...