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The valley is located on the Tomoe River.

Aichi

Nature Spots

Korankei

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A captivating landscape is created when approximately 4,000 trees turn red in this valley.

In the vast flower fields, seasonal flowers are in full bloom.

Furano and Biei

Tourist Attractions

Flower Land Kamifurano

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A tourist farm with a backdrop of majestic Furano nature, where seasonal flowers bloom in abundance.

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The "Hell Valley" is a spectacular place, with steam erupting from a number of geysers.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu

Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Noboribetsu Onsen

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One of Japan's leading hot spring resorts, which has been part of Hokkaido's history.

Look for the big green house for strawberry picking

Nagano

Experiences Facilities

Karuizawa Garden Farm, Strawberry Garden

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The farm with a sweeping view of Mt. Asama, providing different varieties of strawberries all year.

Enjoy a variety of 60 courses in 3 areas with beautiful views!

Nagano

Outdoors

Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort

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Also known as the "Davos of Japan", it is a huge snow resort with a variety of 60 courses on 11 ski slopes in 3 areas.

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A view of the market. The sound of lively calls from each store gives a sense of a market-like atmosphere

Sendai

Shopping Streets

Sendai Asaichi Morning Market

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Sendai's Kitchen offers fresh and local Miyagi ingredients and meals.

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The cone-shaped hill resembling Mount Fuji is the symbol of this garden.

Kumamoto

Parks & Gardens

Suizenji Jojuen Garden

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The Hosokawa clan's elegant garden in the Higo domain.

Lake Kussharo from the observatory on Bihoro Pass.

Kushiro and Nemuro

Nature Spots

Lake Kussharo

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Japan’s largest caldera lake surrounded by abundant nature.

Showa-Shinzan from the Mt. Usu Lake Toya observation deck.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu

Nature Spots

Mt. Showa-Shinzan

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A new active volcano receiving worldwide attention.

Nagasaki

Tourist Attractions

Megane Bridge (Spectacles Bridge)

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The tasteful oldest arch-shaped stone bridge in Japan is a landmark in Nagasaki.

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“Devil's Washboard” which surrounds the island

Miyazaki

Shrines & Temples

Aoshima Shrine

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The shrine which stands on a holy island covered with tropical plants.

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The exterior with impressive white walls

Aomori

Museums

Aomori Museum of Art

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Curates Chagall’s masterpieces.

“Red Pumpkin” ©Yayoi Kusama,2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square
Photo by Daisuke Aochi
*Copying the photo is prohibited

Kagawa

Tourist Attractions

Red Pumpkin

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The polka-dot red pumpkin that welcomes you to the port.

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One of the most excellent shear lake waters in Japan, the ice-free Lake,　Shikotsu located in the most northern area in Japan.

Chitose and Tomakomai

Parks & Gardens

Shikotsu-Toya National Park

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993 km² of a gross area of a huge national park called “a Museum of Volcanic Activity”.

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Accurately-recreated life-size model
(C)JAXA

Ibaraki

Museums

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center

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See Japan’s space exploration in action up close. Many trial models of spaceships are on display.

A former military foothold that stands today as a pre-modern monument.

Shimane

Tourist Attractions

Matsue Castle

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An iconic landmark in Matsue with a striking castle keep.

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Goten-mon Gate with tall stonewalls is the front gate to Sanzen-in

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Sanzen-in Temple

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One of the three Tendai Sect temples administered by the imperial family. The garden is lovely in all seasons.

The huge Niomon Gate, the entrance to the temple (Important Cultural Property)

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Ninna-ji Temple

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This is the first temple in Japan where the imperial family has served as the head priest for many generations since its establishment by Emperor Uda. Highlights include the Kondo (a national treasure), which is a relocated palace from the Imperial Palace, and the Goten, which was the Imperial family's private rooms, and other valuable remains of palace architecture.