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Saga
Tourist Attractions
Karatsu Castle
3.86 3A landmark of Karatsu, another name is Maizuru castle (a dancing- crane castle), which boasts its elegant beauty.
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Karatsu Castle Travel Guide: Stunning Views of the Sea and Pine Forests
Perched as if floating on the sea, Karatsu Castle offers sweeping views of the ocean and pine groves from its keep. You can also enjoy seasonal scenery and learn about Karatsu’s history and culture. A beloved symbol of Karatsu City, it’s one of the area’s most popular sightseeing spots. Here are the can’t-miss highlights of Karatsu Castle, plus recommended places to visit nearby.
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Experience Grand Nature and Timeless History: 14 Must-Visit Places in Saga
Saga is packed with attractions, from archaeological sites and hot springs to scenic viewpoints. With highlights like the Yoshinogari Ruins, mysterious caves that showcase the wonders of nature, and mineral-rich hot springs, there’s plenty to see and do. Facing both the Genkai Sea and the Ariake Sea, Saga is also blessed with abundant seafood-so local seafood dishes are a must. Here, we’ve carefully selected sightseeing spots that first-time visitors to Saga should prioritize. Use this article to help plan a trip that lets you enjoy Saga to the fullest.
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Ehime
Tourist Attractions
Botchan Ressha Train
3.86 3A replica of the steam-powered train that carries people through Matsuyama
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Matsuyama Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Hidden Gems, Food, and Souvenirs
Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.
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Your Next Travel Fix via Streetcars and Trams! 16 Top Lines Selected by a Lifelong Streetcar Enthusiast
Track the historic tale of streetcars and trams in Japan back to its start 130 years ago in Kyoto, where the nation’s first city tram line opened in 1895. Different lines and streetcar names have come and gone since, but today you can still find this front-and-center way of getting around town all across Japan. One streetcar and tram enthusiast named Kenji Iwanuma sat down to tell us that “Streetcars and tramways are special kind of experience that locals and overseas travelers should all try”. Below we’ve rounded up his insider look and top-recommended lines to try when booking your next adventure in Japan.
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Takamatsu
Tourist Attractions
The Historical Remains of Takamatsu Castle (Tamamo Park)
3.67 3Facing the Seto Inland Sea, this is one of the three Largest Seaside Castles in Japan
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[Ritsurin Garden Visitor Guide] A Scenic Spot Where You Can Experience Japanese Atmosphere and Culture
Ritsurin Garden is a place where you can enjoy scenery full of Japanese charm and experience Japanese culture across its vast grounds. It changes with the seasons, and even a short walk reveals landscapes with different kinds of beauty. Here is useful information to know before your visit, including the best seasons to go and the garden’s highlights.
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A Complete Travel Guide to Takamatsu! From Classic Spots to Hidden Gems, Gourmet Foods to Souvenirs!
Kagawa Prefecture is so famous for its udon that it is sometimes called “Udon Prefecture.” Its “sanuki udon,” a chewy and springy type of udon, is particularly popular. At the heart of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu City, which is not only home to many delicious udon restaurants, but also to plenty of great tourist spots, including Ritsurin Garden, which was given 3 stars in the French travel guidebook “Michelin Green Guide Japan.” This time, we will be introducing the highlights of Takamatsu.
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Plenty to Enjoy Even on a Short Trip! 9 Classic Kagawa Attractions
Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, so even with a short stay you can fully enjoy must-see sights like historic shrines and castles, plus beautiful natural scenery. The remote islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, such as Shodoshima and Naoshima, are also part of Kagawa’s appeal. If you’re sightseeing in this charm-packed prefecture, here are the attractions, places to stay, and local food you won’t want to miss.
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Osaka
Tourist Attractions
Tower of the Sun (Expo '70 Commemorative Park)
3.63 2Designed by Taro Okamoto as a symbol of the Expo Theme Pavilion. Interior open to the public since 2018! (Priority to reservation)
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More Than the Tower of the Sun! A Family Guide to Spending a Full Day at Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Expo '70 Commemorative Park brings together a wide variety of attractions across its vast grounds, including nature, culture, art, and leisure facilities. It’s a great place for the whole family, with something for both kids and adults to enjoy. There are also cafes and restaurants throughout the park, so you can explore while taking breaks along the way. This guide introduces recommended spots and the best seasons to visit Expo '70 Commemorative Park, so be sure to use it as a reference.
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[Special Issue!!] Osaka Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Where You Can Enjoy Japan’s Beautiful Flowers Year-Round!
When you imagine Japanese flowers, most people think of the iconic sakura, or cherry blossom. It's absolutely a pretty flower, but Japan is also home to many other beautiful flowers that bloom in each of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Enjoy Spring in Osaka’s Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park!
The “Expo ’70 Commemorative Park” exists on the site of the 1970 Japan World Exposition. This time, we will be introducing four flower-viewing events held this spring in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.
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Osaka’s “Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park” is the place to visit and enjoy the colours of Autumn!
In japan we can enjoy 4 distinct seasons. The beautiful views of each season are unique. For instance in Autumn we all look forward to seeing the colours of the leaves change.
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【Osaka】 Natural Arts! Let’s go enjoy fresh green leaves in the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.
“Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park” is located in the former site of the “Japan World Exposition” held back in 1970. There is “Tower of the Sun”; the symbol object of the park, wide varieties of trees and flowers and activity centers in a site as large as 260 ha (approximately).
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