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Akita
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Samurai Residences in Kakunodate
4.71 14Take in the Beautiful Cityscape Featuring Black Fencing and Samurai Residences.
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Visiting Kakunodate and its Samurai Residences
Within Kakunodate-cho of Akita Prefecture are the remnants of a flourishing castle town from about 400 years ago. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.
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25 Things to Do in Akita
Akita is a place where you can find many landscapes full of traditional Japanese charm. If you're visiting Akita, be sure to explore its tourist spots that reflect traditional Japanese culture and customs, as well as some of Japan's most renowned hidden hot springs. This article introduces the best attractions, shopping spots, and events in Akita to help you fully experience its charm.
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Fall Foliage Hikes in Kakunodate!
A hiking trail through Kakunodate for viewing fall foliage: set off from the neighborhood of Kakunodate Station, walk northward along the road of Bukeyashiki (Bukeyashiki-dori), to south along the road of Tamachi Bukeyashiki (Tamachi Bukeyashiki-dori), and return to Kakunodate Station.
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Gifu
Famous Places
Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)
4.74 31A World Heritage Site that Offers Views of Japan’s Historic Scenery.
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Shirakawa-go Travel Guide: Experience Japan’s Original Rural Landscape and Traditional Culture
Shirakawa-go is a secluded destination where Japan’s original rural landscape still remains. Surrounded by mountains, its gassho-zukuri villages offer beautiful scenery in every season, captivating not only Japanese visitors but international travelers as well. Its stunning views are undoubtedly its greatest appeal, but Shirakawa-go has much more to offer. This article introduces the charms of Shirakawa-go, popular sightseeing spots, and other useful information to know before your visit. Use this guide to make the most of everything Shirakawa-go has to offer.
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 3]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go. This article will introduce the 3rd day of my trip as I visit Takayama’s morning market and “Hida Furukawa,” the setting used in the movie “Kimi no Na Wa (Your Name).”
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Gifu Prefecture – March Trip to Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go [Day 1]
I visited Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture in March over 3 days and 2 nights. The area is great to visit in any season, but I decided to visit while the snow was still around this time. In this article, I’ll be introducing my day 1 travels from Shinjuku to Shirakawa-go as well as my walk through Shirakawa-go.
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Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site located in Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa Village. Many “gassho-zukuri” style buildings still stand in the area, creating stunning scenery reminiscent of Japan’s olden times. This article will introduce our recommended spots for taking beautiful photos.
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See Remnants of Japan’s History Through Gassho-Zukuri Architecture at the World Heritage Site of Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture
Gokayama is located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, and is home to two gassho-zukuri settlements, Ainokura and Suganuma. “Gassho-zukuri” is the name of a historically valuable and unique type of architecture with pitched roofs that are similar in shape to hands clasped in prayer. Gassho-zukuri settlements can only be found in these snowy and mountainous areas. The Gokayama Settlement and Gifu Prefecture’s Shirakawa-go were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995.
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Kagoshima
Famous Places
Yakushima
3.87 2An island registered as a World Natural Heritage site, known for its abundant rainfall and rich natural environment.
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Enjoy the Wonders of a World Natural Heritage Site! A Yakushima Travel Guide
Yakushima is a remote island located south of Kagoshima Prefecture. Its greatest appeal lies in its rich natural environment and diverse ecosystem, which have earned it designation as a World Natural Heritage site. This article provides a comprehensive guide to sightseeing on Yakushima, covering its highlights and popular tourist spots, along with access information and recommended accommodations. Use this guide to make the most of the scenery and experiences that only Yakushima can offer.
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Yakushima, Amami Oshima, and Tokunoshima are World Heritage Sites in Kagoshima. What are the highlights of each island?
Kagoshima Prefecture is home to 28 inhabited islands, making it one of the most remote islands in Japan. The islands, scattered throughout the prefecture's vast area of approximately 600 km, vary in climate from temperate to subtropical, and in nature and culture.
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