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  Myotsu-ji Temple

  Posted in: Chubu, Fukui

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  Myotsu-ji is a temple with a very long history, which is said to have been built by general and shogun Tamuramaro Sakanoue in 806. Set deep in an ancient forest, the time-weathered main building and the three-storied pagoda, both designated a national treasure, are truly awe-inspiring. In addition, the temple enshrines some Buddha statues that are registered as important cultural properties.

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  Tonami Tulip Park

  Posted in: Chubu, Toyama

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  Tonami Tulip Park is themed around tulips, which are both the flower of Toyama Prefecture and Tonami City. A Tonami Tulip Fair is held every spring, when around 3 million tulips of various dazzling colors come into splendid bloom. The fair coincides with the Golden Week holidays from late April to early May, so it makes a great idea for a day out during your vacation!

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  SUMMER TOUR OKINAWA - 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

  Posted in: Okinawa, Travel tour attraction, Tour Tokyo, Domestic tour

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  Explore the natural beauty of Okinawa with its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and must-do summer activities. Scuba diving, swimming in the sea, paragliding, and savoring local cuisine are essential parts of the experience.

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  Miho-no-Matsubara Pine Grove

  Posted in: Chubu, Shizuoka

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  Miho-no-Matsubara, known for its ties to the legend of Hagoromo, is located in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. A pine known as Hagoromo-no-Matsu is famous for being the site of the legend. Miho-no-Matsubara was designated a World Cultural Heritage site along with Mount Fuji’s designation in June 2013.

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  TATEYAMA-KUROBE-KUSATSU ONSEN 2N1D TOUR

  Posted in: Tokyo, Travel tour attraction, Tour Tokyo, Domestic tour

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  - Explore the famous Kusatsu Onsen hot spring area: Ranked among the top 3 hot spring destinations in Japan, you can enjoy bathing in natural hot springs with various types of water. - Visit the Kurobe Dam: Take a cable car ride to admire the panoramic view of Kurobe Dam and the Alpine range (this is the largest dam in Japan). - Snow corridor in Tateyama: The renowned Tateyama Snow Wall is one of the places with the highest snowfall in the world, forming a wall that reaches a height of...

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  Tomioka Silk Mill

  Posted in: Kanto, Gunma

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  Located in Gunma Prefecture, Tomioka Silk Mill was established by the Japanese government in 1872 as a model factory equipped with Western silk-reeling machines aimed at advancing Japan's modernization. Its success in high-volume production of quality raw silk contributed greatly to the popularization of silk throughout the world. Today, much of the main facilities from its founding are still preserved in good condition. Highly acclaimed for its historical value, the mill was registered as a...

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  Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  Posted in: Kyoto, Kansai

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  Located on Mount Otowa in the middle eastern part of Kyoto City, Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto and has always attracted thousands of visitors. This temple, established in 778, boasts a number of historical landmarks on its grounds, including a host of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. The most famous one is the Main Hall, built on a promontory, featuring the symbolic "stage," a wooden overhanging platform. The view of the city from here is...

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  Shimokita Peninsula

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost point of Japan's Honshu main island. It faces the Tsugaru Strait where warm and cold currents meet and is surrounded by the sea on all sides, making it a treasure trove of fresh seafood.

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  Rurikoji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda

  Posted in: Chugoku, Yamaguchi

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  Counted among the top three pagodas in Japan alongside Horyuji Temple and Daigoji Temple, Rurikoji Temple's five-storied pagoda is lauded as one of the greatest architectures of the mid-Muromachi Period (1336-1573). Within the pagoda sit an Amida Nyorai (seated Amitabha Buddha) statue and a sculpture of the samurai Yoshihiro Ouchi. The pagoda is picturesque in any season, from the plum and cherry blossoms in spring to fresh greenery in summer, autumn foliage, and snowscape in the winter.

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  Festivals in Hokkaido

  Posted in: Hokkaido

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  Saporro Snow Festival in February: The Snow and Ice Festival is held in early February every year at Odori Park and many other locations. There are snow and ice statues on display. This is one of the biggest events in Hokkaido, where about 2 million people come from all over Japan and abroad.

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  Kochi Castle

  Posted in: Shikoku, Kochi

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  Kochi Castle was built by Yamauchi Kazutoyo, a feudal lord who was assigned by Tokugawa Ieyasu the whole province of Tosa for the contribution to the Battle of Sekigahara. In 1601, Yamauchi started newly building the castle on Otakasaka Hill, and entered the castle upon completing the main enclosure and the second circle of defense in 1603.

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  Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple

  Posted in: Kanto, Yamanashi

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  Founded by Nichiren Shonin, the founder of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, in the Kamakura period (1185-1333), this is the head temple of the sect. The weeping cherry trees, which are over 400 years old, are part of the 10 best weeping cherry trees in Japan. Many halls in the precincts, including the main hall with a painting on the ceiling that depicts a large dragon, featuring the history and culture of Kuon-ji Temple.

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