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Kansai International Airport Observation Hall “Sky View”

The world’s first airport on a completely artificial island, “Kansai International Airport,” has served as an international gateway for business and tourism in western Japan since its doors first opened in 1994. Because its airport code is “KIX,” it is also called “KIX” and boasts a total area of approximately 1,055 hectares.

• Osaka
• Museums

Omuta Coal Industry and Science Museum

Omuta was a prosperous mining town around the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine. This museum shares the history surrounding coal from hand digging time through the automated, energy-saving modern era. You can have fun learning the history of the coal industry which has supported Japan’s modern development behind the scenes. There is information on Miike Coal Mine as well as hands-on corners.

• Fukuoka
• Museums

Tagawa City Coal History Museum

The museum was built on the grounds of the former Mitsui Tagawa Mining Plant Ita Shaft, the largest in Chikuho Region. This museum with a rare theme of coal curates nearly 15,000 pieces of coal-related information. Exhibitions feature a model recreating the Ita Shaft around 1961, the mining tools which were used, a diorama which depicts hand digging, a model boat used for carrying coal, etc.

• Fukuoka
• Museums

Yame Dento Kogeikan

This facility aims to gather traditional crafts around Yame, which is part of Chikugo Region in the southern Fukuoka. It passes on the traditional skills and promotes local industries. Yame Fukushima family Buddhist altar, Yame lantern, Yame handmade Japanese paper, Yame stone lantern, Kurume rice cake and various crafts handed down in Yame Region are displayed. There is a shop in the facility where you can buy these products.

• Fukuoka
• Experiences Facilities

Tamba Sasayama City Historical Museum

Meiji Era It is a valuable example of a typical wooden government building from the Meiji era (1868-1912). It is designated as a cultural asset of the city, making it worth a visit just to see the building. Just north of the ruins of Sasayama Castle, this museum stands out in the central area where many restaurants and souvenir stores line the streets.

• Hyogo
• Museums

Himeji Central Park

Opened in 1984, this is a multilateral venue featuring a Safari Park, and amusement park as its centerpiece. Known as “Hime-Cen”, this theme park represents all of the Kansai region.

• Hyogo
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Tottori city, Aoya Washi Studio

Hioki district in Aoya town is the most major area with a history of about 1300 years producing Inshu Japanese Paper. This facility passes down the history, and is open to an experience class of papermaking.

• Tottori
• Museums

Shimane Aquarium Aquas

Locatated in Shimane Prefectural Iwami Seaside Park, this is the largest aquarium in Japan’s Shikoku and Chugoku regions. Inside you’ll find 10,000 different sea creatures, representing some 400 different species of animal.

• Shimane
• Zoos & Aquariums

Kinugawa River Boat Tour

The Kinugawa River runs North to South from the Kanto East Plains. It runs off a stream of the Tone River, and spans across 176km. On the river coast is “Tate Iwa”, a 100m tall giant stone. Surrounding the river are beautiful sceneries that change across four seasons.

• Tochigi
• Outdoors

Hokugin Galerie Millet

This art museum is in an arcade at the heart of Toyama City. It curates 53 pieces in all by Millet, Corot, Daubigny, Dupre and other Barbizon School artists or Courbet, the pioneer of realism. The museum sets a theme and displays different groups of art. This is a popular spot because you can just stop by in your meander and see the true masterpieces of the world.

• Toyama
• Museums