There are so many varieties of cherry blossoms, and each one has its own name. It's like walking through a cherry blossom encyclopedia!
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Tottori Sand Dunes The Sand Museum
The world’s first museum, curating sand creations. It is produced by Katsuhiko Chaen, who was selected as “100 Most Respected Japanese People.” He invites sand sculptors from all over the world to display sand sculpture at the global top level.
This is the only museum in the world dedicated to sand sculptures—so unique! There's a different theme every year, so you always get surprised.
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Konica Minolta Science Dome (Hachioji Children’s Museum of Science)
A science museum featuring a wide variety of hands-on exhibits, including experimental equipment and simulators. The facility consists of three experiential areas based on seeing, touching, and creating, with exhibits ranging from those for preschool children to ones that adults can also appreciate.
This is my top pick for a rainy day! You can have fun no matter where you go, so bad weather won't ruin your plans at all!
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Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)
This castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan that was completed in 1622 and its castle tower is designated as a national treasure. This type of castle is called Hirayamajiro, which means a castle built on a mountain or hill in the middle of a plain.
The stairs inside the castle tower are really steep and not that easy to climb.