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Nobeyama Station

The JR Koumi Line extends for 78.9 kilometers from Kobuchizawa Station in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, to Komoro Station in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. Between the third station, Kiyosato, and the fourth station, Nobeyama, lies the highest point along any JR railway line in Japan, at an altitude of 1,375 meters. Remarkably, of Japan's ten highest JR stations, nine are located along this Koumi Line. Among these, Nobeyama Station is officially recognized as the highest JR station, situated at 1,345.67 meters above sea level.

Nagano
Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

7 Jul 2025 See More

The snowy scenery here is even more magical—it's just like a romantic scene straight out of a Japanese drama.

Kanda Myojin

Kanda Myojin is a historical shrine famous for bestowing its blessings in marriage and business prosperity, enhancing luck in battle while warding off danger and disaster. Located in Tokyo's central business district, many firms come to worship at the beginning of the year, as this shrine cannot be ignored if seeking fortune in business.

Akihabara, Kanda, Ochanomizu
Shrines & Temples

19 May 2022 See More

The Kanda Festival, Tokyo's biggest festival, only happens every two years. People pray for good fortune, health, and luck. As a Tokyoite, being a child of Edo, the Kanda Festival in May is definitely something to look forward to.

Beppu Onsen

Beppu onsen is the collective name for all of the hot springs across Beppu City in Oita Prefecture. With 2,847 different springs that produce about 130,000 kiloliters of spring water every day, its ranked among the highest of hot springs in Japan. Beppu Onsen is divided into 8 areas and is also called Beppu Hatto or Bappu Onsenkyo. The many different springs offer different water properties and colors, so you won’t want to miss the chance to visit as many different hot springs as possible.

Oita
Famous Places

10 May 2021 See More

I visited Beppu Onsen for a vacation many years ago and stayed at Suginoi Hotel. The open-air bath on the rooftop had an amazing atmosphere, plus you could see Beppu Bay. It was an unforgettable trip for me. I hope I can visit again once the pandemic is over.

Shimanto River

Shimanto River is the longest river in the Shikoku region, flowing through the western part of Kochi Prefecture and boasting a total length of 196km. The river begins at Mt. Irazu in the town of Tsuno.

Kochi
Nature Spots

8 May 2021 See More

Since it's a pretty rural area, there hasn't been any major development or industrial pollution. The scenery remains pristine and simple. It's an incredibly clean and beautiful river.

Fuji Spring Water Aquarium

The Fuji Spring Water Aquarium, located on the grounds of Sakana Park, specializes in fresh-water fish. Here you’ll find a large variety of fresh-water fish, mostly caught in the lakes and marshes around Yamanashi Prefecture.

Yamanashi
Zoos & Aquariums

7 May 2021 See More

Watching all the fish swimming freely in the big aquarium was so soothing. It really lifted my mood.