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Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street

The most vibrant street on the island, the "Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street" is lined with stores showcasing Miyajima's specialties. Spanning approximately 350 meters, this arcade street leading up to the grand torii gate of "Itsukushima Shrine" is packed with souvenir shops, stores offering local crafts, and eateries serving Miyajima gourmet delights. With a dense collection of stores offering souvenirs and local foods emblematic of Miyajima, it's recommended to stroll this shopping street first when you visit the island.

• Hiroshima
• Shopping Streets

Shukkeien Garden

Shukkeien Garden dates back to 1620 when Asano Nagaakira, the feudal load, ruled the Hiroshima area and ordered the construction of the garden for his villa.

• Hiroshima
• Parks & Gardens

Okunoshima (Rabbit Island)

A small island of about 4 km in circumference, designated as Seto Inland Sea National Park. It is also known as the "island wiped off the map" because it was once home to a poison gas factory. Today, the island is home to more than 500-600 rabbits. In recent years, it has become a hot topic on the Internet and social networking sites as "Rabbit Island," attracting many visitors from Japan and abroad.

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Famous Places

Saijo Sakagura Dori

Along with Nada in Hyogo Prefecture and Fushimi in Kyoto, Saijo in Higashihiroshima City is one of the most famous brewing areas in Japan.

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Famous Places

Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)

A museum introducing the Yamato, the world’s largest battleship during World War II. Visitors can also learn about Kure’s history and science and technology. The 1/10-scale battleship Yamato, the symbol of the Yamato Museum, has been recreated based on original blueprints, underwater survey footage, and crew testimony. It continues to share the importance of peace and the excellence of science and technology with future generations.

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Museums

Seibu Tokorozawa S.C.

First opened in 1986, this shopping center brings together Seibu Tokorozawa S.C. and unique specialty stores. It is directly connected to the 2nd floor of Tokorozawa Station’s south exit by pedestrian deck.

• Saitama
• Commercial Buildings

Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi

This is a large, 777-meter-high suspension bridge for sightseeing that spans the Kyusuikei Valley near the Kumamoto Prefecture border at the foot of the Kuju Mountain Range. The 173-meter-high, 390-meter-long suspension bridge, Japan's tallest pedestrian bridge, offers a thrilling view of the surrounding valley and is a popular observation spot.

• Oita
• Tourist Attractions

Suizenji Jojuen Garden

It is a stroll garden with spring water that Tadatoshi, the first lord of the Hosokawa clan, created after building a teahouse here where subsoil water from the Aso Mountains gushed forth. Tsunatoshi, the third lord of the Hosokawa clan, later created a large-scale garden that was named "Jojuen" after a poem by Tao Yuanming.

• Kumamoto
• Parks & Gardens

Kuju Flower Park

Kuju Mountain Range and the Five Peaks of Aso surround this park on Kuju Highland in Aso-Kuju National Park. Taste the fresh air and enjoy the vibrant flowers in each season.

• Oita
• Parks & Gardens

Hotel New Otani Makuhari

Hotel New Otani Makuhari is located in the center of the new commercial district Makuhari in Chiba.

• Chiba
• Hotels