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Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Founded in 778, Kiyomizu-dera Temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Its 130,000-square-meter (about 1.4-million-square-foot) grounds extend across the slopes of Mt. Otowa and contain more than 30 temple buildings and monuments, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. The temple is also worth seeing throughout the seasons, framed by cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and snow in winter.

• Gion, Higashiyama, Yamashina
• Shrines & Temples

Oi Racecourse – Tokyo City Keiba (TCK)

Also known as Tokyo City Keiba (TCK), Oi Racecourse has recently become a popular amusement spot that hosts a variety of events.

• Oimachi, Kamata, Haneda Airport Area
• Experiences Facilities

Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)

Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.

• Kawasaki
• Shrines & Temples

Takahata Fudoson

Takahata Fudoson is a special head temple of the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism and is regarded as one of the Kanto region’s three major Fudo temples, alongside Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and others. About 300,000 people visit for the first temple visit of the New Year, and the temple also attracts many worshippers for its monthly festival on the 28th.

• Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
• Shrines & Temples

SHIBUYA SKY

An observation facility offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Tokyo cityscape from a height of approximately 230 meters above the ground. Located on the 14th, 45th, 46th and rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tallest building in the Shibuya area, there are three zones: "SKY GATE," "SKY STAGE" and "SKY GALLERY.

• Shibuya
• Observatories

Magome-juku

The Nakasendo was one of the five major highways developed during the Edo period to connect Kyoto and Edo. Magome-juku was the 43rd post town along the route. Built on a stone-paved slope, the town retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Shops lining both sides of the street sell freshly grilled gohei-mochi rice cakes, oyaki dumplings, and other treats, making it a pleasant place for strolling and sampling local food.

• Gifu
• Famous Places

Hida Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market

"The Miyagawa Morning Market is held along the Miyagawa River from Kaji-bashi Bridge to　Yayoi-bashi Bridge, near the “Furuimachinami”(old townscape) of Hida Takayama.

• Gifu
• Shopping Streets

Inuyama Castle

The castle keep is one of only five in Japan designated as National Treasures. Believed to be the oldest surviving castle keep in Japan, it is known for its early watchtower-style architecture. It is said to have been built in 1537 during the Muromachi period by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga. Standing on a low hill with the Kiso River protecting its rear, it was considered a castle with strong rear defenses. Together with the surrounding castle town, it became an important center for trade, politics, and the economy.

• Aichi
• Tourist Attractions

CHUBU ELECTRIC POWER MIRAI TOWER

A symbol of Nagoya, the tower was built as Nagoya TV Tower for sightseeing and television broadcasting and was completed in 1954. Its role as a centralized broadcasting tower ended in 2011 when television broadcasting switched from analog to digital.

• Sakae, Fushimi, Osu
• Observatories

Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University has a huge campus and an unconstrained space. A location of the ground is accessible on foot from the Sapporo station. The campus is open to the public for tours and walking as well as students or staff do.

• Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino
• Tourist Attractions