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Okutsu Valley

Okutsu Valley, spread across about 3km, is located upstream of the 'Yoshii River' flowing through Okayama Prefecture. The gorge features an ever-changing landscape, boasting a scenic pedestrian path beside it. As you walk, the sights of peculiar rocks, cliffs, waterfalls, and other quintessential features of a gorge come alive, attracting many nature enthusiasts.

• Okayama
• Nature Spots

Dakigaeri Valley

Dakigaeri Valley stretches for 10 km along the middle course of the Tamagawa River, which flows between Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate. It is said to be named after an old and narrow treacherous mountain path, which was so narrow that when two people met, they had to embrace each other to pass.

• Akita
• Nature Spots

Ashino Park

This is a civic park known as the place where Osamu Dazai, a writer from Aomori Prefecture, used to play. In the vast park of about 800,000 m2 spreading around Lake Ashino, 1,500 cherry trees stand in a row, and the park is dyed in spring colors every spring.

• Aomori
• Parks & Gardens

Northern Horse Park

This is a hands-on theme park where visitors can enjoy nature and interaction with horses, based on the "Northern Farm" which is known for breeding many famous racehorses.

• Chitose and Tomakomai
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Kitakami City Park Tenshochi

This park is located along Kitakami River which runs north to south at the center of Iwate. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the 29,300㎡ premises host nearly 10,000 cherry trees. The 2km-long cherry promenade from Sango Bridge is well-known and selected into “the Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.” From mid April to early May, “Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Festival” is held each year. During the festival, a carriage goes along the cherry promenade and a monster sword dance and other traditional arts are performed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

• Iwate
• Parks & Gardens

JR Kanazawa Station

Kanazawa Station, the gateway to Ishikawa, is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which opened in 2015. It connects Tokyo and Kanazawa in about 2 hours and 30 minutes, and serves as the starting point for sightseeing in Kanazawa and the Hokuriku region.

• Kanazawa
• Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Ningle Terrace

Located just a 2-minute walk from the "Shin Furano Prince Hotel" in Furano City, Hokkaido, this shopping area is nestled among the trees. "Ningle" refers to the 15cm tall "forest wisdom keepers" who live in the forests of Hokkaido, as featured in playwright So Kuramoto's play "Ningle." The enchanting forest, reminiscent of a fairy tale, houses 15 log cabins selling crafts inspired by nature.

• Furano and Biei
• Tourist Attractions

The Japanese Cypress of Hoshoin

Hoshoin is the 54th temple in the Shodoshima 88 temples pilgrimage route. The 51st temple, Hojo-bo, and the 52nd temple, former Hachiman Shrine, are also located within the same grounds and have long been revered by people.

• Kagawa
• Shrines & Temples

[Closed Down] Panasonic Center Tokyo

The showroom introduces Panasonic's products and initiatives. It consists of an exhibit floor to learn about global warming solutions and the museum "AkeruE" which provides various mechanisms to nurture creativity.

• Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu
• Museums

Otaguro Park

Otaguro Park is established on the former residence of the music critic, Otaguro Motoo (1893-1979). In 1981, the park was made public.

• Nakano, Koenji, Ogikubo, Nerima
• Parks & Gardens