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Mt. Futagami Manyo Line

Mt. Futagami rises approximately 274 meters near the border between Takaoka and Himi in Toyama Prefecture. The Mt. Futagami Manyo Line is an approximately 8-kilometer scenic driving route through the mountain range. On clear days, it offers sweeping views of Toyama Bay and the Noto Peninsula on the sea side and the Tateyama Mountain Range on the mountain side. An observation deck near the summit overlooks the city of Takaoka.

• Toyama
• Tourist Attractions

Owakudani

On the main sightseeing route around Hakone, transfer from the cable car to the ropeway at Sounzan Station. After gliding through the air for a while, the scenery suddenly changes. The lush greenery disappears, and white plumes of steam rise from exposed, craggy rock faces. This is Owakudani, a volcanic crater formed by Hakone's most recent volcanic activity. The white gas that escapes year-round from the fumaroles contains sulfur, filling the air with its distinctive smell.

• Hakone
• Nature Spots

Narai-juku

It is Japan's longest post town, stretching about 1 km along the old Nakasendo Route. Located at the highest elevation among the 11 inns on the Kisoji Route, which is known for its perilous passes, the town used to be so crowded with travelers that it was called "Narai Senken (Narai of One Thousand Buildings)”.

• Nagano
• Famous Places

Matsushima Cruise

Over 260 large and small islands are in the heavenly Matsushima known as one of the Three Great Views of Japan. A large boat on a regular schedule goes around Matsushima Bay in the affordable “Niomaru Course (Middle schooler and older 1,500 yen, Elementary child 750 yen)”. It leisurely cruises a 17km route in 50 minutes around Niojima Island, Kagetajima with an imposing rocky cliff, Funairijima where ancient ruins were found, Katsurashima and Nonoshima which are inhabited.

• Miyagi
• Ships

Ueno Farm

A garden unique to Hokkaido, adorned with plants centering on perennial grasses that grow in the northern climate. The flowers bloom with different colors dramatically according to season, hence the name “Dramatic Garden”.

• Asahikawa and Sounkyo
• Parks & Gardens

Nomura Family samurai Residence

Nomura Family followed the warlord Toshiie Maeda when he entered the Kanazawa Castle in 1853, then served him on executive posts in the Kaga Domain for 11 generations. This is where the Nomura Family used to live and the only place publicly opened among many mid and upper-class samurai residences in Nagamachi area.

• Kanazawa
• Tourist Attractions

Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)

Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.

• Kawasaki
• Shrines & Temples

Oshino Hakkai – The 8 Springs of Oshino

Oshino Hakkai is the collective name for Mt. Fuji’s 8 natural ponds, Deguchi-ike, Okama-ike, Sokonashi-ike, Choshi-ike, Waku-ike, Nigori-ike, Kagami-ike and Shobu-ike. Once a former lake, the area has dried up and formed the 8 spring-sourced ponds that remain today.

• Yamanashi
• Nature Spots

Sakurajima

Sakurajima is an active composite volcano located in Kagoshima Bay. It is a symbol of Kagoshima, and part of Kirishima-Yaku National Park. The volcano began to form around 26,000 years ago, and it has had 17 major eruptions.

• Kagoshima
• Famous Places

Expo’70 Commemorative Park

Built on the former site of the Japan World Exposition 1970, this park features abundant natural scenery, including forests and satoyama landscapes. Visitors are welcomed by the Tower of the Sun, created by Taro Okamoto.

• Hokusetsu
• Parks & Gardens