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.
Togetsukyo Bridge at sunset has a totally different vibe!
Miyazawa Kenji Dowa Mura (Village of Fairy Tales)
This hands-on facility is based on the motif of Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales. The ”Ginga Station (Galaxy Station)", "Tenkuu no Hiroba (Plaza in the Sky)", "Kenji no Kyoshitsu (Kenji's Classroom)", "Yosei no Komichi (Fairy's lane)", "Fukurou no Komichi (Owl's lane)", "San'ya Soen (Wildflower Garden)", and "Kenji no Gakko (Kenji's School)" are all designed in a fantastical way.
There aren't many exhibits inside, so it feels a bit empty. Plus, the ticket price is pretty high.
Hitachi City Kamine Zoo
The zoo opened in 1957 with the motto of “Enter for fun and leave with knowledge.”
The animals are really friendly. The zoo isn't very big, but there's an amusement area and a big lawn nearby that's perfect for picnics.