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Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari/ Hewitt Resort

Located in Yunokawa Onsen-one of Hokkaido’s three major hot spring resorts-this seaside retreat offers a luxurious stay overlooking the Tsugaru Strait. The highlight is the rooftop infinity open-air bath, where the horizon blends seamlessly with the sea and sky. At night, guests can enjoy the enchanting view of the moon and the glowing lights of fishing boats that inspired the hotel’s name, “Umi to Akari” (Sea and Light). Watching the moonlight shimmer on the water while sipping local Hakodate sake is an unforgettable experience.

• Hakodate and Matsumae
• Hotels

Kyobashi Edogrand

Here is a shopping and business facility composed of two modern buildings attached to Meidi-ya Kyobashi, a historical structure seen as the symbol of Kyobashi. This skyscraper is also known for boasting top class earthquake resistance in Japan.

• Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
• Commercial Buildings

Michi-no-Eki Kishu Binchotan Memorial Park

This eclectic roadside stop stays true to strong heat and long-burn local culture of charcoal from its perch in Akitsugawa, the birthplace of Kishu Binchotan charcoal located in Tanabe City, Wakayama. Use this one-stop shop as a café, complete with one-of-a-kind dishes such as Binchotan Ramen and Binchotan Coffee, or head to the all-weather, roofed barbecue area where you can fire up for private charcoal grilling.

• Wakayama
• Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Aoi Aso Shrine

Look to Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture to find a remarkably ancient shrine founded in the first year of Daido (806). Many locals revere this site as the main guardian over the Hitoyoshi-Kuma region and endearingly refer to it as “Aoi-san". The main hall, corridors, offering hall, worship hall, and gate were constructed between 1610 and 1613 during the Keicho era and keep the esteemed designation of National Treasure. Even in Japan, it’s an architectural rarity for all buildings on the shrine grounds to remain from the same building period.

• Kumamoto
• Shrines & Temples

Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

A shrine famous on social media as a “Spiritual Place” and a “Gateway to another world”. This shrine worships Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto, and Iwagimitai-Shogun as its deities. It is known by locals as “Gongen-San”. On the temple grounds, there is the “Nagi” for good luck in marriage and “Ugeto-Iwa” (Ugeto Stone) which is good for passing tests and winning things.

• Kumamoto
• Shrines & Temples

Tama Zoological Park

This zoo, one of the largest in the world exceeding 50 hectares, allows visitors to see about 300 species of animals, from ants to elephants. Located in the Tama Hills, walking around the park gives the feeling of hiking in a nature park.

• Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
• Zoos & Aquariums

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The traditional streets of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter feature white walled warehouses, grid pattern walls, Namako-kabe, and rows of weeping trees, creating a beautiful and charming townscape. This harmonious and historic scenery is very popular with tourists.

• Okayama
• Famous Places

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

Opened in 1995, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is Japan's first museum dedicated to photography and film. Located within the multi-purpose complex "Ebisu Garden Place," it features three exhibition rooms and a hall that showcase a diverse range of photographic and film works from both Japan and abroad.

• Meguro, Ebisu
• Museums

TOKYO Solamachi

With a wide variety of over 300 shops gathered in this retail complex, you can feel the liveliness of Tokyo’s shitamachi downtown.

• Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
• Commercial Buildings

Harmony Land

Sanrio Harmony Land is the sister park to Sanrio Puroland, featuring a special themepark filled with Hello Kitty, Melody and other beloved Sanrio characters.

• Oita
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks