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Kiyomizu Junsei Okabeya

Kiyomizu Junsei Okabeya is ideally located along the bustling approach to Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famous for its specialty, Yudofu (tofu hot-pot). Designed in the style of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, the restaurant offers spacious, barrier-free seating areas as well as an on-site gift shop. Particularly appealing is the view from its upper terrace, accessible via external stairs, overlooking the adjacent Goryukaku, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and its picturesque fountain.

• Gion, Higashiyama, Yamashina
• Japanese Cuisine

Tenryu-ji Directly Managed Shojin Cuisine Restaurant Shigetsu

Tenryu-ji, a Zen temple of the Rinzai school, is part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto" and is registered as a World Heritage Site. Located within its precincts, the Sogenchi Garden, created by the temple's first chief priest, Muso Soseki, is a pond-strolling garden centered around Sogen Pond.

• Arashiyama, Sagano, Nishiyama
• Japanese Cuisine

Akita Inu Kaikan (Akita Dog Hall)

The Akita Inu is a large-sized Japanese dog breed recognized as a natural monument. Despite being a large hunting breed, they are popular for their fluffy and cute appearance. Known for the loyal "Hachiko," the Akita Inu is also reputed for its intelligence and loyalty.

• Akita
• Museums

Yakurai Garden

Located at the base of Mount Yakurai, the "Yakurai Garden" spans a vast area, housing 400 types of plants. It comprises 8 themed gardens, including the "Rose Garden," "Herb Garden," and "Fururu Hill," making it a leisure spot. From spring to autumn, vibrant flowers blossom in full glory, with a special Halloween event held in the fall.

• Miyagi
• Parks & Gardens

Kanmon Straits

Located at the westernmost end of Honshu, separating Yamaguchi Prefecture's Shimonoseki City and Fukuoka Prefecture's Kitakyushu City, it's said to have formed about 6,000 years ago. The name "Kanmon Straits" is derived from the initials of Shimonoseki, historically known as Makan, and Moji, a district in Kitakyushu City.

• Yamaguchi
• Tourist Attractions