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  Hossawa Falls

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  The only waterfall in Tokyo selected as one of the Top 100 Waterfalls in Japan, Hossawa Falls in the village of Hinohara is 62 meters tall and has four stages in all. The deep hole at the lowest stage (length of about 26 meters) has a mysterious atmosphere and is said to be inhabited by a large serpent since ancient times. The waterfall is also famous for freezing in winter, and the Hossawa Falls Winter Festival is held from December to February every year.

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  Nakaoyama Pottery Village

  Posted in: Kyushu, Nagasaki

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  Hasami is known as a pottery town, and the area of Nakaoyama has a particularly high concentration of potteries. The village features many nostalgic scenes of yesteryear, including one of the world's largest climbing kilns, which made mass production of ceramics possible in the Edo Period (1603 - 1868), brick chimneystacks, and back alleyways. Experience first-hand the history of this pottery village as you tour its potteries and explore its alleyways.

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  Sansai Cuisine, Mitakien

  Posted in: Chugoku, Tottori

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  Feast on seasonal Sansai (mountain vegetables) in a garden with a river streaming through.

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  Kamikochi

  Posted in: Chubu, Nagano

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  Kamikochi is one of Japan’s leading alpine resorts, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. The area’s famous bridges, Kappa Bridge and Myojin Bridge, cross over the Azusa River. The river’s pristine waters make for invigorating scenery that refreshes visitors’ bodies and minds. One must-see is Hotaka Shrine, located down the river across Myojin Bridge.

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  Hiketa Townscape

  Posted in: Shikoku, Kagawa

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  The ancient city of Hiketa is a district that prospered as a port city since the middle Ages, sacred temples, shrines, and traditional “townhouses” were made and still remains even today.

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  Kitsuki Castle Town

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  The Hiina Doll Festival of the Kitsuki castle town in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, is a magnificent event. Various kinds of Hina dolls are put on display throughout the castle town, which has the air of a little Kyoto. The event is held from February to March every year. Only in Kitsuki can you see so many different Hina dolls in the 30 or so locations around the city. 

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  Ohko Waterfall

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Yakushima (Kagoshima Prefecture) is an island 360km south of Fukuoka, which is a small round shape and 90% covered in forest. In the center are mountains of over 1,800m above sea level, including Mount Miyanoura (1,936m), which is the highest peak in Kyushu, and features unique vegetation that changes as the altitude rises.

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  21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

  Posted in: Chubu, Ishikawa

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  Children and adults alike can appreciate contemporary art in an enjoyable way at this popular museum which opened its doors in 2004. The open and expansive space and the round, all-glass architecture, designed by internationally acclaimed architectural unit SANAA consisting of Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, have become dear to the hearts of local residents.

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  Sefa Utaki

  Posted in: Okinawa

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  Sefa Utaki is the most sacred place of the former Ryukyu Kingdom located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture. Utaki is a collective term for the sacred grounds where rituals are performed in the Nansei Islands of Okinawa. Among them, Sefa Utaki was the venue of the Oaraori, which was the most important ritual of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and still emanates a special atmosphere. The site is registered as a World Cultural Heritage, acclaimed for the Ryukyu Kingdom’s distinctive belief system based on...

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  Tsushima

  Posted in: Kyushu, Nagasaki

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  A popular tourist destination where an observation deck offers a bird's eye view of Aso Bay and a typical ria coast. Tsushima, the border island facing South Korea, has many places for you to enjoy the majestic nature, including a bird's eye view of Aso Bay from Eboshi-dake.

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  Jozankei Hot Springs

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  It is the largest hot spring town in Hokkaido with about twenty ryokan inns.

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  Myogi Shrine

  Posted in: Kanto, Gunma

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  Boasting a history of 1,500 years, Myogi Shrine is situated on the hillside of Mount Hakuun, the highest peak of Mount Myogi. The main shrine is a lavish structure built in the rare black lacquered Gongen-zukuri style and embellished with impressive engravings by the same artisans as the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Together with the Karamon gate and Urushi-Soumon gate, the structures are designated as an Important Cultural Property. In addition, the Treasure Museum exhibits such artworks as...

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