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Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku

Museums

Meiji Jingu Museum

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This museum exhibits items related to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the deities of Meiji Jingu Shrine.

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Meiji Jingu is one of Tokyo’s top spiritual spots and Japan’s most-visited shrine for New Year’s first shrine visit (hatsumode). Surrounded by a surprisingly lush forest for central Tokyo, it offers plenty to see. This guide covers the shrine’s highlights and key tips to help you make the most of your visit.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu

Famous Places

Lake Toya Onsen

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Relax in the famous hot spring that springs on the shore of mystical Lake Toya.

Nagasaki

Observatories

Mt. Inasayama Observatory

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Enjoy the panorama which was re-registered as one of the new top three nightscapes in the world.

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Amanohashidate, Maizuru, Tango

Tourist Attractions

Ine no Funaya

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Located along Ine Bay, where fishing is thriving, this is a rare building in Japan where the first floor is connected to the sea.

Hommachi, Yodoyabashi, Kitahama

Experiences Facilities

Washoku Home Cooking Machiko

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"Washoku," Japan’s unique food culture born in close connection with nature

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Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!

In this class, students will make the most popular Osaka gourmet classic, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Before starting cooking, your washoku instructor-certified teacher will explain about washoku and give students lessons on Japanese ingredients and the cultures of soup stocks in each region.

Tokushima

Museums

Otsuka Museum of Art

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A Museum with accurate reproductions of masterpiece arts from across the world.

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Complete Guide to Visiting Naruto: a Full Line-up of Must-See Spots!

Naruto is known for its world-class, oversized whirlpool currents, unforgettable tourism, and delicious eats. But with so much to do there are still plenty of visitors who aren’t sure what to see on their trip. If that’s you, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a full overview of Naruto’s best spots to help you build a travel plan that’s custom fit to you.

Takamatsu

Tourist Attractions

Takamatsu Symbol Tower

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Jaw-dropping views and mouthwatering bites! A multiplex hub with the best of Kagawa and Takamatsu.

Yamanashi

Parks & Gardens

Oishi Park

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Known for its summer lavender fields, this spot offers breathtaking views of both Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji at once.

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Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko

Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can see the “upside-down Fuji,” one of Japan's most scenic views, is easily accessible from the city center and is a popular tourist destination for enjoying the natural scenery throughout the seasons. There are accommodations where you can soak in open-air hot springs with views of Mt. Fuji and dining options where you can savor Yamanashi's gourmet cuisine, offering a variety of enjoyable experiences.

Hokusetsu

Shrines & Temples

Katsuo-ji Temple

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Pray for "good luck" with Dharma at a temple with magnificent cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.

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A Visitor’s Guide to Katsuo-ji: A Historic “Winning Daruma” Temple in the Mountains

Katsuo-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Meiji no Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park in Minoh City. It’s known for its seasonal flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and countless daruma dolls found throughout the grounds. With a history spanning 1,300 years, it has long been revered as a temple of “good fortune for victory,” and it still draws many worshippers today. This guide covers how to get to Katsuo-ji for an easy day trip from central Osaka, along with highlights and how to visit.

Asahikawa and Sounkyo

Zoos & Aquariums

Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City

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The "Behavioral Exhibits" showcase the free and carefree lifestyle of the animals.

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[Complete Guide to Enjoying Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoo] A Special Experience That Brings You Close to the Energy of Life

Located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoo is Japan’s northernmost zoo and a popular spot that draws over 1.4 million visitors each year. People come from Japan and abroad to see the zoo’s signature “behavioral exhibits,” where you can observe animals living naturally. This article thoroughly explains the highlights and best ways to enjoy Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoo, including the winter tradition “Penguin Walk.”

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

Parks & Gardens

Sapporo Odori Park

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A park in the center of Sapporo, known as the site of the Sapporo Snow Festival.

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Start Your Sapporo Walk Here! A Sightseeing Guide to Odori Park’s Highlights and Attractions

Sapporo is known for its beautiful cityscape, where urban life and nature exist in harmony. At the heart of the city lies Odori Park, one of Sapporo’s most iconic spots, filled with seasonal flowers throughout the year. This article covers the park’s main attractions and highlights, along with must-attend events and local specialty foods, so you’ll know everything worth checking before your visit. Make Odori Park the center of your Sapporo trip.

Okazaki, Ginkakuji, Ohara

Nature Spots

Kamogawa (Kyoto)

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The townscape on either side of the river is the scenery symbolizes Kyoto.

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Enjoy Every Highlight to the Full! A Sightseeing Guide to Kyoto’s Kamo River

Kamo River is one of Kyoto’s most iconic landscapes. The area around it is dotted with popular sightseeing spots, including shrines and temples, as well as some of Kyoto’s busiest downtown districts, making it a popular stop for many visitors to the city. If you do not look into its charms and highlights in advance, your visit may end with just casually taking in the scenery. If you are going to visit Kamo River, you will want to fully enjoy what makes it special. This article introduces the charms and features of Kamo River, along with ways to enjoy it and nearby sightseeing spots, so be sure to use it as a guide.

Kumamoto

Nature Spots

Kusasenri

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A vast, wide open green escape to empty your mind and soul.

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Aso Travel Guide: Experience the Power and Grandeur of an Active Volcano

Mount Aso is a symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture and one of Japan’s most prominent active volcanoes. In addition to its magnificent scenery, one of its greatest attractions is the opportunity to see an active volcanic crater up close. A visit to Mount Aso offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the raw power of nature firsthand. This guide covers the essential information you need to know about Mount Aso, along with recommended sightseeing spots and the best times of year to visit. Read on before your trip to make the most of your visit to Mount Aso.

Oita

Famous Places

Mameda Town

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The Little Kyoto in Kyushu with the townscape from the “Tenryo” Era.

Aichi

Museums

Museum Meiji Mura Village

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A museum famous for serving as a filming location for TV shows and movies, where visitors can experience the Meiji era.

Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street (Main Approach to Asakusa Temple)

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree

Shopping Streets

Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street (Main Approach to Asakusa Temple)

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One of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, bustling with visitors to Asakusa Temple.

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Kaminari-mon, the "Thunder Gate" and central landmark of Asakusa.

In Asakusa, you can really sense the good old age of traditional Tokyo. Asakusa is highly popular as a place where one can experience authentic Tokyo.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino

Shrines & Temples

Hokkaido Shrine

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Japan’s well-known shrine, visited by worshippers throughout the year.

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Hokkaido Shrine is one of Hokkaido’s most iconic Shinto shrines, watching over the region’s development and people’s happiness. It’s also famous as a “power spot,” drawing many visitors who come to receive blessings. In this article, you’ll learn not only the must-see highlights of Hokkaido Shrine, but also the key places to visit and the proper way to pray so you can receive its blessings. If you want to take in all the blessings Hokkaido Shrine has to offer, or enjoy its nature-rich scenery, use this guide when you visit.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida

Shrines & Temples

Takahata Fudoson Kongoji Temple

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One of the three major Fudo temples in Kanto, known as the head temple for traffic safety prayers, and the family Temple of Toshizo Hijikata of the Shinsengumi.

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Hydrangeas at Tokyo’s Takahata Fudo-son Temple

Takahata Fudo-son Temple is located in Hino City of Tokyo Prefecture. It is one of the three famous Fudo temples of the Kanto region, and it is one of Tokyo’s most famous locations for hydrangeas. The temple has around 7500 hydrangeas of 200 varieties growing wild around it, and a hydrangea festival is held annually from early June through early July, when they are at their most beautiful.

Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)

Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome

Tourist Attractions

Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)

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Approximately 260 cherry trees brightly decorate the roadside, making it one of Tokyo's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

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Kushiro and Nemuro

Nature Spots

Lake Kussharo

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Japan’s largest caldera lake surrounded by abundant nature.

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Meiji Jingu Museum

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Lake Toya Onsen

Mt. Inasayama Observatory

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Ine no Funaya

Washoku Home Cooking Machiko

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Otsuka Museum of Art

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Takamatsu Symbol Tower

Oishi Park

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Katsuo-ji Temple

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Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City

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Sapporo Odori Park

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Kamogawa (Kyoto)

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Kusasenri

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Mameda Town

Museum Meiji Mura Village

Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street (Main Approach to Asakusa Temple)

Kaminari-mon, the "Thunder Gate" and central landmark of Asakusa.

Hokkaido Shrine

[Hokkaido Shrine Travel Guide] Enjoy One of Hokkaido’s Top Power Spots!

Takahata Fudoson Kongoji Temple

Hydrangeas at Tokyo’s Takahata Fudo-son Temple

Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)

Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Chidorigafuchi (Chiyoda-ku of Tokyo).

Cherry blossom spot at night in Tokyo・Chidorigafuchi

Lake Kussharo