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Ishikawa Prefectural Government 19th Floor Observation Lobby

A public observation space on the top floor of the Ishikawa Prefectural Government building. The floor is glass-walled on all four sides, offering sweeping views of Kanazawa’s cityscape, the sea, and the mountains from a height of Approx. 80 meters above ground. On clear days, you can see Mt. Hakusan and the Tateyama Mountain Range, and since admission is available until 8:00pm (7:00pm on weekdays from January to March), you can also enjoy the night view.

• Kanazawa
• Observatories

Saikai National Park Nagushiyama Park

A park located near the summit of 234-meter-high Nagushiyama, in one corner of Saikai National Park. Known as a famous azalea spot, from April to May a total of 100,000 azaleas, including Approx. 50,000 Kurume azaleas native to Japan and Approx. 50,000 Hirado azaleas, color the entire hill in vivid pink and red.

• Nagasaki
• Parks & Gardens

Omicho Market

This is Kanazawa’s kitchen, which has been known as “Omicho” for about 300 years. It is always busy and vibrant, with approximately 170 stores selling fresh seasonal seafood, vegetables, prepared foods, souvenirs, and other items lined up in a narrow arcade.

• Kanazawa
• Shopping Streets

Kinkaku-ji

During the Muromachi Period, the 3rd Ashikaga shogun, Yoshimitsu, made an abode in this temple called Kitayamadono. It was named as Rokuon-ji after the posthumous name of Yoshimitsu. He had also built Shokoku-ji Temple, and Rokuon-ji, his retirement home, was turned into a branch temple of Shokoku-ji.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Shikotsu-Toya National Park

The Shikotsu-Toya National Park is located in the southwest of Hokkaido and the scale of the ground reaches 993km.

• Chitose and Tomakomai
• Parks & Gardens

Hinomisaki Shrine

This shrine is located at the westernmost tip of the Shimane Peninsula in Hinomisaki, and is described as 'Misakino yashiro（Misaki Shrine）in the "Izumo no kuni fudoki". It has two main shrines: the lower shrine "Hishizuminomiya" in front, and the upper shrine "Kaminomiya" on a small hill on the right. The shrine is said to protect the night of Japan in comparison to Ise Jingu Shrine, which protects the day time of Japan.

• Shimane
• Shrines & Temples

Historic Town of Arimatsu

Along the old Tokaido Road near Arimatsu Station, the homes of wealthy merchants and residents from the Edo Period still stand to this day. In 1784, a big fire burned down most of the village. After that, the roofs were redone with tiles and a fire-prevention structure.

• Nagoya
• Famous Places

Kintai Bridge

Kintai Bridge has been designated as a National Scenic Location of Japan, and it is also one of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges. It is a beautiful and large 5-story arch bridge, with a total length of 193.3 meters and a width of 5 meters.

• Yamaguchi
• Tourist Attractions