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Takajo Kannon Ike Park

Covering a sprawling area of 63 hectares, equivalent to approximately 13 Tokyo Domes, this large-scale leisure spot features numerous plazas, playgrounds, pools, a Ferris wheel, hot spring facilities, and even accommodation facilities. The hot spring facility "Kannon Sakura no Sato" offers both Japanese and Western-style baths, alternating between men and women on a daily basis. Each indoor bath features various types of tubs, including alpha ion baths, saunas, open-air baths, and electric baths, providing a relaxing experience.

• Miyazaki
• Parks & Gardens

Naruko Onsenkyo

Naruko Onsenkyo consists of five areas: Naruko, Higashi-Naruko, Kawatabi, Nakayamadaira, and Onikobe. There is a record in the "Shoku Nihon Koki (Later Chronicle of Japan )" that the hot springs gushed out due to a volcanic eruption in 837. Naruko Onsenkyo is characterized by its unique hot springs. It is known as one of the best hot spring resorts in Japan with seven of the ten types of hot spring qualities (according to the Ministry of the Environment's "The ABCs for the Safe and Secure Use of Onsen”).

• Miyagi
• Famous Places

Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER　

The tower is Nagoya’s symbol, built as Nagoya TV Tower for tourism and TV broadcast and completed in 1954. In 2011, TV signals were switched from analog to digital and its function as a consolidated radio tower was ended.

• Nagoya
• Observatories

Rikugien Gardens

Starting in 1695, Rikugien was constructed over 7 years as a Japanese garden of undulating scenery. Designed in the Kaiyushiki style, it features strolling paths around ponds and hills. It is designated by the Japanese government as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

• Ueno, Nippori
• Parks & Gardens

The National Art Center, Tokyo

This museum has no art collection of its own, instead it hosts various exhibitions featuring art from both within Japan and from abroad.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Museums

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

This ramen-themed museum has gathered ramen restaurants from every corner of the world. Guests can enjoy the taste of famous restaurants from all over without having to fly around the world. Each restaurant also offers mini-ramen on their menu, so it’s great to try them all and compare!

• Yokohama
• Museums

Tokyo Station: Marunouchi Station Building

The construction of Japan’s front gate, Tokyo Station, began in March, 1908 and it was opened in December, 1914. Kingo Tatsuno, the pioneer of modern architecture in Japan, designed it. The steel-framed, brick Marunouchi Station building was burned on the roof and interior in the 1945 air raid.

• Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
• Tourist Attractions

Yama-Dera (Hōjusan Risshakuji Temple)

This mountain temple, of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, is properly known as “Hōjusan Risshakuji Temple.” It is a historical place, founded in 860 by Jikaku Daishi. It is believed that, with each step you take up the 1015 stone steps, your worldly desires are purged. Furthermore, it has also been worshipped since ancient times as a temple that helps to cut out bad relationships and forge good bonds.

• Yamagata
• Shrines & Temples

Mohri Garden

The Mohri Garden in Roppongi Hills is an oasis in the city, a place to relax amidst the hustle and bustle of glamorous tourist spots. The Mohri Garden has its roots in the upper residence of the Mohri family, the lords of Chofu Domain, built during the Edo period. In the Meiji period, it became the residence of Rokuichiro Masushima, the founder of Chuo University, after World War II it was the Tokyo factory of Nikka Whisky, and then it was acquired by TV Asahi. In 2003, it was developed into its current form when Roppongi Hills opened.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Parks & Gardens

Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

In Tokyo's Mitaka lies the Ghibli Museum, overseen by Director Hayao Miyazaki. Studio Ghibli, established in 1985, is a Japanese animation studio known for planning and producing films primarily directed by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki.

• Kichijoji, Mitaka
• Museums