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Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat

Take a 20-minute spin along the inner moat of Osaka Castle on this tourist boat, and you’ll be able to see Japan’s highest stone wall from a close proximity. Long ago, only those of a high status were able to ride this special boat layered with gold foil.

Area
Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Activities
史跡, 観光船, and 観光
ミナミ
Hozenji Yokocho Alley

Located on the north side of Hozenji, Hozenji Yokocho Alley is enclosed by two 80 meter-long, 3-meter wide stone-paved paths. Close to the likely Dotonbori area, the temple has a quiet historic atmosphere; it’s also been featured in many famous novels, songs, movies and dramas, and is very well-known throughout Japan. There is a long-established […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Miyajima
Mt. Misen main hall

Mt. Misen main hall was built in 806 on the site where Kobo Daishi practiced asceticism, and is located across from Reikado. Akasagarbha bodhisattva is the principal object of worship. The big temple bell inside the hall was donated by Taira no Munemori (1147-1185), the third son of Taira no Kiyomori, a military commander.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
ミナミ
Kushikatsu Daruma “Daruma Daijin”

A large-scale, scary-looking old man based on the fourth shop owner was put in place in 2008 and remained there ever since. There is also a full-body version in front of the shop. Size 6.4m tall, 4.1m wide Photo tips Try taking two shots with the full body in front of the store

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
観光 and 撮影スポット
Munakata Taisha
Nakatsugu Shrine of Munakata Taisha

Nakatsugu enshrines Tagitsuhime no Kami, the second of the three Munakata goddesses. It is located on a hill on a straight line between Hetsugu on the mainland and Okitsugu on Okinoshima Island. A small river called the Ama-no-kawa flows through the precincts of the shrine, and the Vega shrine and the Altair shrine are located […]

Area
Munakata Taisha and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Odaiba
THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO

A comprehensive store of Gundam plastic models. The encompassing 2,000 m2 of space is divided into ‘Shop’, ‘Builder’s’, ‘Factory’, and ‘Event’; an absolutely wonderful space for Gundam fans. Conversely, if you’re not into Gundam, it’s a place with no meaning.

Area
Odaiba and Tokyo
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
Mojiko
Former Osaka Shosen

The building was built in 1917 in the German architectural style as a branch of the shipping company Osaka Shosen. It was once called “the beauty of the harbor” because of its beautiful exterior with orange tiles and white stone strips in harmony. One of its features is the elaborate design down to the smallest […]

Area
Mojiko and Fukuoka
Activities
観光, 観光施設, and 伝統文化
Munakata Taisha
Munakata Taisha Okitsu-miya Yohaisho

A shrine built in the 18th century near the northern tip of Oshima to worship Okinoshima Island, which is off-limits to visitors. It stands in the middle of the slope facing the coast, with the magnificent ocean spread out below. On a clear day, Okinoshima Island can be clearly seen floating on the horizon. The […]

Area
Munakata Taisha and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Hokkaido
Hakodate Magistrate’s Office

Located within Goryōkaku Park, the former Magistrate’s Office was restored completely in 2010. Recommended to those who are interested in history and Japanese architecture

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
関西国際空港
Rinku no Yu

Rinku no Yu is a hot spring located in Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE on the mainland, the opposite shore of Kansai International Airport. The prices are cheap; a good place to visit if you have time until your flight. There are various baths and saunas such as outdoor hot springs and rock baths, and you […]

Area
関西国際空港 and 大阪府
Activities
観光 and 温泉
阿倍野/天王寺
Sōhonzan Shitennōji

A temple with a long history, a rarity in Osaka. It is the first ever state-sponsored temple in Japan built by order of Prince Shotoku (574-622) in 593. He was also a magnificent statesman who is revered by Japanese even today. Shitennōji has been destroyed countless times by fire caused by wars, lightening, and typhoons, […]

Area
阿倍野/天王寺 and 大阪府
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
北野異人館
Kitano Ijinkan

Ijinkan is a residence where foreigners once lived in Kitano, a residential area on the mountain side of Sannomiya. Take lots of pictures and post them on social media such as Instagram and Facebook. If you plan to visit multiple Ijinkans, it is a good idea to use a discount ticket.

Area
北野異人館 and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 通り/街道
Amami Oshima
Tomita Shuzojo

Located in Naze, it is easily accessible, but costs 1,000 yen to visit.

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
ショッピング, お土産, 観光, and 観光施設
Tokyo Station Area
Imperial Palace East Gardens (Observation of Inner Palace Grounds)

Part of the Edo Castle was turned into the Imperial Palace East Gardens when constructing the palace for the Emperor. It is necessary to register at Otemon (gate), but reservations in advance is not necessary and it’s free! *The inner grounds is massive, use the map below to get your bearings. Below are the main […]

Area
Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
Activities
観光, 庭園, and 史跡
しまなみ海道
Kirosan Sightseeing Park

A park located on the southern end of Oshima on the summit of Mt. Kirosan (307.8m), said to have the best view on the Shimanami Sea Route. The view of the sunset from the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge is especially beautiful. When the weather is clear, it is possible to see Mt Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in […]

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
峠 / 展望台, 公園, and 観光
Gokayama
Exile Hut

A small thatched building where criminals were imprisoned during the Edo period (1603-1868). It was moved to a new location and restored in 1965.

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hokkaido
Usu Ropeway

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Toya
Activities
観光, 自然, and 峠 / 展望台
神戸
Yamate Hachibankan

From the triple tower to the stained-glass arch entrance, this building is a culmination of English Tudor Medieval architecture. The works of great sculptors like René Rodin, Antoine Bourdelle, Émile Bernard, Rembrandt are showcased here alongside the works of Eastern artists.

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Miyajima
Rokai-bune

During high tide at daytime, an old-fashioned boat using oars and paddles will take you through the Otorii. The boat departs from the boarding area at the entrance of Itsukushima Shrine, and the ride takes about 20 min.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Hokkaido
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church

This Catholic Church was built in 1859, but after a fire it was rebuilt – to what you see today – in 1924 as a gothic church. The gorgeous altar in the cathedral was a gift from the Pope himself.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Osaka North
OWL OSAKA

About: A high-quality and trendy nightclub with a white owl as its logo. The lighting and interior design is extravagant and the sound quality is also good. Many world-class DJs perform here. Although always busy at night, before the last train in particular the energy in the club peaks and people tend to get excited. […]

Area
Osaka North and 大阪府
Activities
観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
Miyajima
Reikadō

Here, there is an “eternal flame” that has been burning for more than 1,200 years since it was lit by Kobo Daishi (saint) (774-835) in 806. This fire was also the original flame of the “Peace Light” in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Water boiled in a big teakettle over the “eternal flame” is said to […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Akizuki
Asakura Akizuki Museum

This is a museum where visitors can learn about the history of this area (Akizuki, Asakura City). The armor, swords, and guns of the Akizuki and Kuroda families are worth seeing. Paintings and ceramics are also on display.

Area
Akizuki and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Miyajima
Miyajima

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
自然, 神社仏閣, 世界遺産, and 観光
Shinsekai
Tsutenkaku

Tsutenkaku is the symbol of Shinsekai, and it is even called the “Eiffel Tower of Naniwa (Osaka)” – likely an over-exaggeration. It was built in 1912 but deconstructed in 1943 after experiencing a fire, and rebuilt in 1956 with a great increase in height from 64 meters to 103 meters. The 5th floor is known […]

Area
Shinsekai and 大阪府
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景
Hokkaido
Niseko Village Ski Resort

This ski resort is directly connected to two luxury resort hotels: “The Green Leaf” and “Hilton Niseko Village,” and is known for advanced skiers. *  The luxury hotel chain, Ritz-Carlton, is scheduled to open in the near future. The layout is vertically long, with steep slopes, and many of the courses are generally difficult. There […]

Area
Hokkaido and Niseko
Activities
観光 and スキー
Tokyo
Senso-ji

The oldest temple in Tokyo.   Though the temple has the same characters as “Asakusa”, it is read “Senso-ji”, not “Asakusa-dera”. In the year 628, 2 fishermen (brothers), built Senso-ji to enshrine the the bodhisattva of mercy and salvation after going out to nearby Sumida River and catching a statue of the bodhisattva Kannon with […]

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
神社仏閣 and 観光
神戸
シップ神戸海岸ビル

1918年竣工のビルで、1995年の阪神大震災で一度全壊したが、1998年に再建された。 その際、5Fから上は現代的なオフィスビルとして建設され、4Fまでのレトロビルと融合している姿が面白い。  

Area
神戸, 三宮・元町, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
神戸
Kobe City Hall

There is an observatory on the 24th floor of the 1st building. The city hall is in the middle of town, so it’s fairly easy to get there. It’s also open all-year round until 10pm every night. And it’s free! You can enjoy both the ocean and mountain views in the comfort of inside a […]

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景
Gokayama
Gokayama Folk Museum

The museum is housed in a gassho-style building and exhibits about 200 daily utensils such as tableware and clothing that were used in the past.

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat

Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Area
,
Activities
史跡観光船
Hozenji Yokocho Alley

Namba 1-Chome,Chuo-ku ,Osaka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Mt. Misen main hall

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Kushikatsu Daruma “Daruma Daijin”

1-6-8 Dotonbori Chuo-ku ,Osaka

Area
,
Activities
撮影スポット
Nakatsugu Shrine of Munakata Taisha

1811 Oshima, Munakata City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO

1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo (Diver City Tokyo Plaza 7th floor)

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Former Osaka Shosen

7-18 Minato-cho, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
観光施設伝統文化
Munakata Taisha Okitsu-miya Yohaisho

1293 Ito, Oshima, Munakata City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Hakodate Magistrate’s Office

44 Goryōkakuchō, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaidō

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Rinku no Yu

3 Rinku Ouraiminami, Izumisanoshi Osaka, Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE 2F

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Sōhonzan Shitennōji

1-11-18 Shitenoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Kitano Ijinkan

Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
Tomita Shuzojo

7-8, Nazeirifunecho, Amami, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
お土産観光施設
Kirosan Sightseeing Park

487-469, Minamiura, Yoshiumi-machi, Imabari-shi, Ehime

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台公園
Exile Hut

278 Tamukai, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Usu Ropeway

184–5, Showa Shinzan, Sobetsu–cho, Usu–gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然峠 / 展望台
Yamate Hachibankan

2−20−7 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
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Activities
史跡
Rokai-bune

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church

15-30 Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
OWL OSAKA

Umeda Rakutenchi Building B1, 5-1 Kakuda-Cho, Kita-ku, Osaka

Area
,
Activities
クラブ・ダンスホールナイトライフ
Reikadō

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Asakura Akizuki Museum

532, Akizuki no Tori, Asakura City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Miyajima

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然神社仏閣世界遺産
Tsutenkaku

1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku Osakashi, Osaka Prefecture

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Niseko Village Ski Resort

Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
スキー
Senso-ji

2-3-1 Asaikusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
シップ神戸海岸ビル

兵庫県神戸市中央区海岸通3

Area
, ,
Activities
史跡
Kobe City Hall

6-5-1 Kanou-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Gokayama Folk Museum

436 Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
博物館