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  Sandankyo Gorge

  Posted in: Chugoku, Hiroshima

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  The spectacular clear streams and greenery of the massive Sandankyo Gorge stretch for around 16km from the entrance of the gorge to the Hijiri Lake. It is designated as the special scenic spot of the country, you can enjoy the fantastic appearance of fireflies flying in summer and autumn leaves in autumn.

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  Daisetsuzan National Park

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

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  Daisetsuzan National Park is the largest park in Japan, this mountain range includes Mount Asahidake which is the highest mountain in Hokkaido.

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  National Ainu Museum

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  The museum's mission is "to promote proper understanding and awareness of Ainu history and culture in Japan and elsewhere out of respect for the dignity of the indigenous Ainu people"

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  Otaru Canal

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  Otaru is famous as a city chosen by many people when traveling to Hokkaido, Japan, not only for its nostalgic and romantic beauty, but also famous for its named canal. With a length of more than 1,100m located along the coast, from the Otaru Canal, visitors can see the fanciful street lit by candles, take a boat on the canal, walk under the red brick houses.../p>

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  Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Restaurant

  Posted in: Chugoku, Yamaguchi

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  The Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Restaurant is a prestigious kappo ryokan (inn serving traditional Japanese cuisine) that has welcomed many members of the Imperial Family as its guests. Located in Amidaiji Town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, it was the first restaurant to receive a public license to serve fugu (blowfish). Enjoy the seasonal delicacies of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and take pleasure in gazing out at the ocean from your guestroom or while soaking in the bath.

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  Asahiyama Zoo

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

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  Asahiyama Zoo, located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is a popular sightseeing spot and surrounded by many interesting places. At the closest, there is Asahiyama Yuki-no-Mura, where you can enjoy Hokkaido specialty foods such as ramen and “Genghis Kan” mutton hotpot. At Asahiyama Zoo, you can see penguins, seals, polar bears, hippos, and other animals, and observe their natural behavior in the exhibits.

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  Ryujin Suspension Bridge

  Posted in: Kanto, Ibaraki

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  One of the longest pedestrian bridges in Japan, Ryujin Suspension Bridge is a V-shaped, 375-meter-long suspension bridge that stretches over the beautiful Ryujin Lake in the Okukuji Prefectural Natural Park in Ibaraki Prefecture. While you may cringe at the terrifying height of 100 meters from the ground, the view from the bridge is super, including the mountain ranges of Yamizo and Abukuma in the distance and the village of Suifu below. Especially thrilling is looking down at the Ryujin Dam...

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  Hirosaki Park

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Hirosaki Park is located in the center of Hirosaki City with a total area of about 490,000 square meters. The site was originally Hirosaki Castle which was the castle of the Tsugaru Clan who reigned the Hirosaki Domain of 100,000 koku (unit of area) during feudal era. In spring, there is Japan’s most famous Cherry Blossom Festival, in autumn is Autumn Festival where the white walls of the moat and the castle decorated with autumn foliage, and in winter, a Snow Lantern Festival with huge snow...

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  Yahiko Shrine

  Posted in: Chubu, Niigata

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  Yahiko Shrine’s history goes back so far that it was featured in the Manyoshu, an ancient collection of Japanese poems. People affectionately call it “Oyahiko-sama.” It is popular for being the location with the greatest spiritual energy in Niigata.

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  Historic Sekigahara Battlefield

  Posted in: Chubu, Gifu

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  The Sekigahara Battlefield became a pivotal setting in Japanese history on September 15, 1600, when the Eastern Army led by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari battled for political power following the demise of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today, various historic sites related to the monumental battle still remain in the town of Sekigahara, including nine government-designated historical sites.

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  Awa Odori Kaikan

  Posted in: Shikoku, Tokushima

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  You can enjoy Tokushima’s world-class Awa Odori dance throughout the year in the biggest Awa Odori Hall. There is also a museum where you can learn the history of Awa Odori, and you can get Tokushima souvenirs at Tokushima Products Tourist Information Plaza, Arudeyo Tokushima. The fifth floor is Bizan Ropeway Sanroku Station.

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  Moegi-no-Mura Village

  Posted in: Kanto, Yamanashi

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  For anyone looking for a relaxing time in the great outdoors, the perfect place is Moegi-no-Mura Village in Kiyosato Plateau, expanding at the southern foothills of the picturesque Yatsugatake Mountains. In the village are a hotel with an authentic bar, restaurants serving all types of specialties such as curry and craft beer, as well as shops offering handmade goods and workshops. In addition, the village is famous for the ballet performance in the beautiful natural environment in the...

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