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Biwako Hotel

This resort hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from Keihan Biwako Hamaotsu Station, yet it’s situated on the shores of Lake Biwa and offers beautiful lake views. 5 different types of guest rooms are available, all with a view of Lake Biwa. The contrast between the blue water and green mountains of Mount Hiei and Hira behind Lake Biwa creates a truly spectacular view. Relax in an extraordinary space.

• Shiga
• Hotels

JR Tadami Line

The JR Tadami Line runs for 135,2km between Aizuwakamatsu Station in Fukushima and Koide Station in Niigata. It runs through the Tadami River valley in the deep mountains, providing beautiful seasonal scenery from the train windows, including cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter.

• Fukushima
• Niigata
• Trains & Subway

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a historic shrine that is said to have been built around 1500 years ago. The main shrine features elaborate engravings, and it has been designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

• Saitama
• Shrines & Temples

Togetsukyo Bridge

The bridge was built in the first half of the 9th century during the Heian period (794-1185). It has been washed out many times, but each time it has been rebuilt. It is said that the name was given by Emperor Kameyama in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), as the moon moved across the bridge as if it were crossing over it.

• Kyoto
• Tourist Attractions

Tenryu-ji Temple

This is the head temple of the Tenryuji sect of the RInzai school. It was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, during the early Muromachi period, in memory of Emperor Go-daigo, with Muso Kokushi (the eminent Zen master Muso Soseki) appointed as founding abbot.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Sagano Bamboo Grove Trail

The delightful scenery attracted noble families and poets who built their homes in Sagano. Sagano bamboo trail spans about 400m (437 yards) from Nonomiya Shrine, via Tenryuji Temple’s north gate to Okochi Sanso cottage.

• Kyoto
• Tourist Attractions

Roppongi Hills "Observatory Tokyo City View"

Roppongi Hills features an indoor observation corridor, "Tokyo City View". Tickets can be purchased at the general ticket counter on the third floor, and visitors can then take a dedicated elevator to the 52nd floor.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Observatories

Takashimaya Times Square

Takashimaya Times Square, a large commercial facility that opened in 1996, consists of a main building with a basement level and 14 above-ground floors. The main building centers around Shinjuku Takashimaya and houses Japan's largest Tokyu Hands, Uniqlo, and the electronics retailer Nojima.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Commercial Buildings

Ameyoko Shopping Street

The Ameyoko Shopping Street, affectionately known as "Ameyoko," stretches approximately 500m between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station, with around 400 shops lining the street. It features a variety of businesses, including food and confectionery, clothing, general goods, and jewelry stores.

• Ueno, Nippori
• Shopping Streets