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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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  Tsuruga Castle

  Posted in: Tohoku, Fukushima

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  Tsuruga Castle of Aizu is a famous one among castle in Fukushima Prefecture. Located in Aizuwakamatsu City, this castle became a stage of Boshin War. Beside the strong history that you can feel, Tsuruga Castle also popular with light up in the night. During spring and autumn, not only the castle but cherry blossoms and autumn foliage also colored by the light. As for the access, visitor can use a loop bus route.

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  Tatsunoshima Beach

  Posted in: Kyushu, Nagasaki

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  Iki Island, a part of Nagasaki Prefecture, is a picturesque and historic remote island floating in the Genkai-nada Sea of the Kyushu region. Surrounded by beautiful clear waters, there are many excellent beaches including Tatsunoshima, an uninhabited island selected as one of Japan's best 100 swimming beaches. The crystal clear, emerald beach with a stretch of shallow waters is one of the most beautiful in Iki. Take the island tour cruise to observe the dynamic natural landscape, including...

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  Kakunodate Samurai Residences

  Posted in: Tohoku, Akita

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  During your trip to Kakunodate, Akita, enjoy viewing cherry blossoms and the townscape of Kakunodate Samurai Residences area. Kakunodate was built around 400 years ago and it prospered as a fortress city. The Kakunodate Samurai Residences, where Shidarezakura, a rare type of sakura, blooms in spring are lined with the former residences of samurais. A perfect harmony between the black fences of the residences and the colors of the cherry blossoms in spring or autumn foliage of the maples...

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  Kiri-no-Mori

  Posted in: Shikoku, Ehime

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  At the Kiri-no-Mori roadside station, you can purchase the well-known Shingu Tea and Kiri-no-Mori Daifuku rice cakes from the sweet factory, and enjoy sweets and dishes made with the Shingu Tea at “Chafe” and “Kaido-Chamise” and restaurants.

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  Ine no Funaya

  Posted in: Kyoto, Kansai

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  Ine is a small fishing village located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan. There are still about 230 "funaya," or traditional wooden boat houses, stretching for five kilometers along the Ine Bay. These houses are built right on the water and the boats are housed in the first floor while the second floor is a living space. The funaya houses stand in a row around the bay creating a scenery unique to Ine town, which somehow evokes a nostalgic feeling.

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  Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

  Posted in: Shikoku, Kochi

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  Sakamoto Ryoma, born in Tosa, was a patriot at the end of the Edo Period and dedicated his life to early modern Japan. The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum was opened in November 1991 to commemorate his achievements, and collect and exhibit items relating to him.

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  Niyodo Blue

  Posted in: Shikoku, Kochi

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  The Niyodo River in Kochi has the most beautiful blue water in all of Japan and is known as Niyodo Blue. This mystical blue basin was the location of a Japanese legendary tale between a mythical serpent and a beautiful daughter.

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  Yokohama Chinatown

  Posted in: Kanto, Kanagawa

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  Yokohama Chinatown is Japan's largest Chinatown, packed with Chinese restaurants, souvenir shops and variety goods shops within the 500 meters by 500 meters area. Numerous people visit this town of food and culture seeking the authentic Chinese tastes and exotic atmosphere. In addition to great food, it is also fun to stroll around and look for various Chinese goods.

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  Minamichita Hot Spring Village

  Posted in: Chubu, Aichi

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  Minamichita Hot Spring Village is comprised of Utsumi, Yamami and Toyohama hot springs in the Ise Bay area in the southern end of the Chita Peninsula. The breathtaking sight of the sun setting over the Ise Bay and the airplanes landing at or taking off from Chubu Centrair International Airport are the pride of Minamichita Hot Springs. The chloride-rich hot spring waters containing sodium and calcium are said to be effective in alleviating fatigue and chronic skin inflammation.

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  Tsumago-juku

  Posted in: Chubu, Nagano

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  Nestled deep in the mountains, Tsumago-juku, which was the first preserved old town in Japan, retains the appearance of a historic post town from the Edo Period (1603-1868) as if time stands still. The ancient yet living, traditional Japanese scenery of the town captivates visitors. The local people of Tsumago still live their day-to-day life in the town while maintaining the old townscape from the Edo Period to pass it down to generations.

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  Minetopia Besshi

  Posted in: Shikoku, Ehime

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  This is a roadside station located along Besshi-Suiha Hana Kaido on Ehime Prefectural Road 47.

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