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Motomachi Roman Catholic Church

Built by French missionary Father Mermet de Cashon when he entered Hakodate in 1859, the Motomachi Roman Catholic Church was rebuilt in 1910. It adopts the 12th-century Gothic architectural style, featuring a pointed bell tower soaring 33 meters high, a distinctive feature of the church. It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Japan, alongside those established in Yokohama and Nagasaki.

Hakodate and Matsumae
Museums

5 Apr 2024 See More

This church was built in the late 19th century and still holds religious activities today. When we visited, there was a Catholic gathering going on, so we just took a look from outside and moved on.

Kawachi Wisteria Garden

Every year from late April to early May, Kawachi Wisteria Garden blooms across its 3,000 tsubo area (approximately 10,000 square meters) with wisteria flowers.

Kitakyushu
Zoos & Aquariums

5 Apr 2024 See More

Besides the wisteria flowers, Kawachi Wisteria Garden also has a rich natural environment with lots of birds and insects. You can really enjoy nature here, but unfortunately, it gets pretty crowded.

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe

The aquarium is centered around "Nixe Castle," which was built on the actual "Egeskov Castle" model in Denmark. About 400 species and 20,000 living things are on display. The entire interior of the beautiful brick castle is used as an aquarium.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu
Zoos & Aquariums

5 Apr 2024 See More

I can only say there were just too many people, mostly tourists.

Yomiuriland

Yomiuriland is the historic, representative amusement park of Tokyo that is located in the area spanning across Inagi, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Kanagawa.

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

5 Apr 2024 See More

There are lots of attractions to enjoy at the park. At night, they have a light show and fireworks, which create a really romantic vibe. It's a great spot for couples and families alike!

HANA・BIYORI

HANA・BIYORI is the new-concept flower park and destination next to Yomiuriland amusement park, replete with serene spaces to consider a greener earth and our place on earth hugged by seasonal flowers and plants. Popular highlights to see include the HANA・BIYORI Pavilion, where you can marvel at Japan’s largest collection of over 300 hanging flower chandeliers and colorful floral walls, the vibrant Seasonal Flower Path, and the PIET OUDOLF GARDEN TOKYO, designed by a world-renowned garden designer.

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Zoos & Aquariums

5 Apr 2024 See More

This greenhouse garden doesn't just offer beautiful plants to admire—it also creates a dreamy, almost magical space. It really feels like stepping into a fairy tale and gives you a totally new sensory experience.

Lake Onneto

Onneto is the westernmost lake in Akan Mashu National Park. It is also called Goshikinuma (a five-colored lake) because the lake changes its color to five different colors depending on the season, time of day, and angle of view. The lake is only 2.5 kilometers in circumference and can be walked around in about 40 minutes, allowing visitors to enjoy the colorful scenery.

Kushiro and Nemuro
Nature Spots

4 Apr 2024 See More

This lake is surrounded by mountains and forests, and the water is crystal clear. The scenery around it is absolutely stunning. You can hike around and explore the natural beauty, as well as observe the local wildlife.

Terukuni Shrine

The citizens well know the shrine of Kagoshima as a representative shrine of the city. The shrine is dedicated to Nariakira Shimazu, the 28th head of the Shimazu family and the 11th lord of the Satsuma Domain.

Kagoshima
Shrines & Temples

24 Jul 2022 See More

Nariakira Shimazu is deeply respected by the people of Kagoshima. His influence is far-reaching—he was truly an impressive figure.

Terraced rice fields in Hamanoura

The "terraced rice fields of Hamanoura" spread out in the erosion valley formed by the 2 km-long Hamanoura River, which flows into the Hamanoura Coast. The 283 rice paddies are layered in layers along a natural curve and are also called "Senmaida" or "Dandanbatake" (terraced paddies ).

Saga
Tourist Attractions

24 Jul 2022 See More

When I visited, the rice had already been harvested, so the terraces looked pretty dry. But the air was really fresh and nice.

Taku Seibyo

This hall was built by Taku Domain’s 4th lord Taku Shigebumi in 1708, who honored Confucianism. The building enshrines Confucius, the Chinese holy man and the founder of Confucianism, and is Japan’s oldest existing Confucius Temple, counted as one of Japan’s three great Confucius Temples.

Saga
Tourist Attractions

24 Jul 2022 See More

This is one of the oldest Confucius Temples in Japan, but it looks a bit run-down and neglected. Honestly, it was a bit disappointing.

[Closed Down] Tera café, Daikanyama

The cafe, with an open feeling, has a Buddhist painting and an authentic Buddhist statue inside. It's an unusual cafe where you can have a meal while chatting to a monk. You can experience healthy Shojin Ryori (Japanese vegetarian temple cuisine) made from seasonal ingredients or wholesome Japanese cooking.

Nakameguro, Daikanyama
Cafés

24 Jul 2022 See More

It's pretty normal for temples to have vegetarian restaurants, but having a café that also serves alcohol inside the temple is kind of confusing to me.