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Mishaka Pond

This scenic pond lies in the mountains at an elevation of 4,900 feet. Its name comes from a Suwa Taisha Shrine ritual in which deer were offered to the gods. Originally built as an agricultural reservoir in the early Showa period, it was used to warm the cold water from the Yatsugatake Mountains in the sunlight before irrigating rice fields. The pond’s water remains an important resource for the Sasahara district at the foot of the mountains, and local residents maintain the surrounding area.

• Nagano
• Nature Spots

Tajimi Mosaic Tile Museum

Mosaic tiles are small tiles with a surface area of no more than 50 sq. cm. This museum opened in 2016 in Kasahara, Tajimi, Japan’s leading producer of mosaic tiles. Its distinctive building, with earthen walls rising from bowl-shaped grounds, was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Terunobu Fujimori.

• Gifu
• Museums

Kyoto Railway Museum

The Kyoto Railway Museum opened in 2016 following the renovation of the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum, which had been known as a center for steam locomotives since opening in 1972. Based on the concept of a railway cultural hub that grows alongside the local community, it is one of Japan’s largest railway museums, where visitors can learn about railway history, safety, and technology through surprising and inspiring hands-on experiences.

• Kyoto Station, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto Imperial Palace
• Museums