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Michi-no-Eki Ukiha

Located along National Route 201, which runs along the border between Fukuoka and Oita Prefectures, this station sits atop a hill with sweeping views of the Chikugo Plain, making it a popular sightseeing spot. Its striking wooden building, inspired by a traditional kudo-zukuri farmhouse, an architectural style native to Saga and Fukuoka characterized by a roof shaped like a traditional Japanese cooking hearth (kudo) adds to its charm.

Fukuoka
Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

5 Jun 2025 See More

Even a random peach I bought here was incredibly fragrant—superior to anything from the supermarket. There are lots of dried fruits and jams too, perfect for souvenirs!

Tottori Castle Ruins

The site of 'Tottori Castle,' built during the Sengoku period by utilizing the steep terrain of Mt. Kyushozan. During the Edo period, the foothills were developed as the political center of the Tottori Domain. Today, remnants such as stone walls and the base of the main keep remain, and the site has been designated as a national historic site.

Tottori
Tourist Attractions

20 Jul 2024 See More

Even though Tottori Castle itself is long gone, you can still see some of the stone walls and foundations. It really helps you imagine how grand and impressive it must have been back in the day.

Katsuo-ji Temple

Surrounded by a national park in the surrounding area, Katsuo-ji Temple in Minoh is an ancient temple with a history of about 1,300 years, founded in the Nara period (710-794). Within the temple's vast grounds, which cover an area of about 80,000 square meters, are the main hall and temple gate, which were rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori, and Sanpoukoujin Shrine, which is believed to be the first Arakami shrine in Japan.

Hokusetsu
Shrines & Temples

20 Jul 2024 See More

Inside the temple, you'll find lots of small Daruma dolls on display. These Daruma symbolize people's wishes and prayers.

TOKYO SKYTREE(R) TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)

Boasting a height of 634 meters, TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing tower which stands in the center of TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN surrounded by tourist facilities. The tower has two observation decks, Tembo Deck at a height of 350 meters and Tembo Galleria at 450 meters.

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Observatories

8 Oct 2021 See More

The elevator goes up super fast and smoothly. Before you know it, after just a couple of swallows, you're already at the Tembo Deck on the 350th floor.

Homangu Kamado Jinja

Kamado Jinja is a shrine with over 1350 years of history. It enshrines Tamayori-hime, who has been worshipped as a kami (Shinto god) of marriage since ancient times.

Fukuoka
Shrines & Temples

8 Oct 2021 See More

Unlike most shrines, the office here has a really stylish design and feels like a boutique with its displays.

Sumiyoshi Taisha

The head shrine of 2300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, revered as the god of cleansing evil spirits, safe voyage and poetry. It is said that Osaka’s summer festival begins with Aizen Festival, via Tenjin Festival and ends with Sumiyoshi Festival.

Sumiyoshi, Nagai
Shrines & Temples

8 Oct 2021 See More

They say crossing the Taiko Bridge here brings good luck and wards off bad fortune. What's unique is that the torii gate pillars are square instead of round.

Kisoji (Nakasendo)

Nakasendo was counted for one of the five highways and was thronged with people who traveled back and forth between Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period. There were 69 posting stations along the entire 540 km of highway, and 11 of them were along Kisoji.

Nagano
Gifu
Tourist Attractions

8 Oct 2021 See More

The traditional Edo-period Japanese buildings are really well preserved here.
It honestly feels like you've traveled back in time.

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

Hida Takayama Old Townscape is said to be a town where the original landscape of Japan remains, as the streets from the Edo period still remain, and the charming town houses and noren (curtains) of old stores continue to be seen.

Gifu
Famous Places

8 Oct 2021 See More

The Hida beef sushi is delicious, and the gohei-mochi and sticky rice dumplings are full of local flavor too.

NEWoMan SHINJUKU

This shopping complex offering direct access from JR Shinjuku Station boasts a variety of carefully selected fine items from around the world. The interior of the facilities was purposefully designed to create a spacious, relaxed atmosphere throughout. Here you will find a variety of restaurants and shops offering anything from fashion, to cosmetics, to miscellaneous goods, and more.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
Commercial Buildings

8 Oct 2021 See More

This new shopping mall in Shinjuku has a really stylish design. It's the kind of department store young people will love to hang out in.

Shibamata Taishakuten Daikyo-ji Temple

The official name of Shibamata Taishakuten is “Kyoeizan Daikyo-ji.” It is a temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, and as it was built in 1629 it has quite the long history.

Kita-Senju, Katsushika
Shrines & Temples

8 Sep 2020 See More

This is the hometown of Ryotsu from KochiKame! It still has a traditional vibe and there aren't too many foreign tourists yet, so it hasn't become overly commercialized. You can really feel the simple and unpretentious atmosphere of a Japanese temple here.