Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine
Ketsumi-mikono-okami is enshrined here. The shrine was built during the era of Japan’s 10th emperor, Sujin. Designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2004.
This is one of the three Kumano shrines, and it's also the newest and most impressive one.
MIHO MUSEUM
It is an art museum standing in the green mountains of Shigaraki located in the southern part of Shiga prefecture. It houses about 3,000 pieces of ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, West Asia, South Asia, and China, as well as Japanese art such as Buddhist art and tea ceremony art. About 250 of them are exhibited at all times.
After walking through a long tunnel, you suddenly come into a bright, almost otherworldly scene—like stepping into a hidden paradise.
HAKONE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF WETLANDS
It is a botanical garden neighboring the Sengokuhara Marsh, which is also designated as a national natural monument. Having restored the wetland environment, it is attractive to observe flowers in an almost native condition.
Beautiful natural scenery—a great spot for a walk and enjoying the outdoors.
SCMaglev and Railway Park
It exhibits 39 different trains of Shinkansen, conventional trains and Superconducting Maglev. As you enter, you will find a “Symbol display”, there are three trains that set world speed records at that time, such as Class C62 Steam Locomotive, Class 955 Experimental Shinkansen (300X) and MLX01-1 Superconducting Maglev.
You can see everything here, from old steam locomotives to the latest maglev trains. There are also videos explaining the history of railways.
Shimanami Kaido (Seaway)
The “Shimanami Kaido” is a 60 km long road connecting Honshu and Shikoku. It connects Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, and bridges six islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It consists of the Nishi-Seto Expressway, Ikuchijima Road, and Oshima Road.
Cycling enthusiasts from all over the world gather here to join the international cycling festival.