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Gran Vista Tsunoshima

Located near the historic Tsunoshima Lighthouse, a designated National Important Cultural Property, Gran Vista Tsunoshima is a seaside restaurant where guests can enjoy exquisite meals while taking in stunning ocean views. The terrace, in particular, is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets over the sea.

• Yamaguchi
• Japanese Cuisine

Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama Main Store

Nestled in Arashiyama, one of Kyoto’s most scenic and beloved tourist destinations, Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama Main Store is a world-renowned ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant), located along the path from Togetsukyo Bridge to Tenryu-ji Temple.

• Kyoto
• Japanese Cuisine

Inawashiro Lake

Overlooking Mount Bandai in the north, Inawashiro Lake is the fourth largest in Japan, covering an area of approximately 103 square kilometers and reaching depths of up to 93 meters. During the summer, the lake becomes a bustling hub for water activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. Centrally located in Fukushima Prefecture, it spans the cities of Aizuwakamatsu and Koriyama, as well as Inawashiro Town.

• Fukushima
• Nature Spots

Kyogammi Bunnosuke Chaya Kyoto Main Store

Kyogammi Bunnosuke Chaya Kyoto Main Store is a traditional sweets shop near Yasaka Pagoda, ideally located between two of Kyoto’s top sights, Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It began in 1909 as an amazake teahouse founded by Kamigata rakugo storyteller Katsura Bunnosuke II, who was active in the Meiji era.

• Kyoto
• Cafés

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

The Winter Illumination at Tokyo Dome City is a hit, annual winter event held in this city-bound amusement complex, complete with amusement park, hotels, and more.

• Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome
• Winter festivals & Events

Meguro River Minna no Illumination

This annual lighting event takes place along the Meguro River in early November. Known as a cherry blossom hotspot, the Meguro River and the Gotanda Fureai Mizube Square are decorated with approximately 350,000 cherry blossom-colored LED lights to allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms even in winter.

• Nakameguro, Daikanyama
• Winter festivals & Events

Dogo Park (Yuzuki Castle Ruins)

Covering approximately 8.6 hectares, Dogo Park is a spacious urban park developed on the nationally designated Yuzuki Castle Ruins. The entire park occupies the former site of a castle that stood from the early 14th to the late 16th century, and remnants such as earthen ramparts and moats can still be seen today. The site is protected as a National Historic Site under the name Yuzuki Castle Ruins. The park has an almost tortoiseshell-shaped layout about 350 meters in diameter, with a central hill rising roughly 30 meters. From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy panoramic views over the Matsuyama Plain, making it a popular scenic viewpoint.

• Ehime
• Parks & Gardens

Sapporo White Illumination

Since its inception in 1981, the "Sapporo White Illumination," now in its 45th year in 2025, has decorated the winter nights of Sapporo with various themed illuminations at five venues, enveloping the entire city in a fantastical atmosphere.

• Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino
• Winter festivals & Events

Hungry Tiger Hodogaya Main Store

Located slightly away from the city center of Yokohama along National Route 1 is a hamburger steak restaurant known for its unique serving style that has now spread across Japan. The main store of "Hungry Tiger" laid the foundation for the now-popular style of "final preparation (cutting) on an iron plate" in Japan.

• Yokohama
• Meat Dishes

World Glassware Hall Inawashiro

This is one of Japan's largest glass specialty galleries, displaying around 25,000 items from both Japan and around the world. The gallery offers a wide array of products, including directly imported goods, original accessories, antiques, and decorative items, fully conveying the charm of glass products.

• Fukushima
• Tourist Attractions