Kushida Shrine | Review by 卉海

Banei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse)

This is the only racecourse in the world that hosts Banei Keiba, a unique style of horse racing found only in Hokkaido. In Banei Keiba, massive “banba” draft horses, a breed originally known for heavy labor during Hokkaido’s pioneering days, race to pull sleds weighing up to one ton across a 200-meter dirt track.

• Tokachi and Obihiro
• Experiences Facilities

Jindaiji Daruma Doll Fair

Founded in 733, Jindaiji Temple in Chofu City is one of the oldest temples in the Kanto region. It houses the oldest National Treasure Buddha statue in eastern Japan, the Shaka Nyorai. Every March, the temple hosts the Jindaiji Daruma Fair, a traditional event that has continued since the mid-Edo period. It is also known as one of the three major Daruma fairs in Japan. The event takes place on March 3rd and 4th, when red and white plum blossoms decorate the temple gate. Among the temple’s annual events, the Yakuyoke Gansan Daishi Festival is the largest, held to ward off bad luck.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Spring festivals & Events

Tempozan Ferris wheel

With a height of 112.5 meters and a diameter of 100 meters, this is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, lasting about 15 minutes per lap. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Ikoma in Nara Prefecture to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture to the north. While you are here in Osaka, you can feel as if you are taking a round trip around the Kansai area.

• Osaka
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks