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Iwakuni
Kintaikyo

Kintaikyo is a beautiful arched wooden bridge that spans across Nishiki-gawa. It has a length of 193 m and a width of 5 m, and it is constructed through a traditional Japanese technique of wood joinery, called the Kumiki. The middle three sequences create the arch of the bridge that has five sequences, which is […]

Area
Iwakuni, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi
Activities
観光, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 史跡
Nishichayagai
金沢芸妓(お茶屋遊び)

お茶屋は「一見さんお断り」なので芸妓さんたちと触れ合うのは至難の技だが、以下の「お座敷体験イベント」では、ネット経由で予約するだけでリーズナブルな価格でお茶屋遊びを体験できる。 具体的には、お茶屋で抹茶や和菓子をいただきながら、芸妓さん達の踊りなどを鑑賞することとなる。

Area
Nishichayagai, 主計町茶屋街, ひがし茶屋街, and Ishikawa
Activities
観光 and 伝統文化
Nishichayagai
にし茶屋街

Area
Nishichayagai and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ, 観光, and 史跡
神戸
Kazamidori no Yakata

Built in 1909, Kazamidori no Yakata was the mansion of a successful German merchant who made a great amount of his fortune while he was still young. The thick brick exterior of this Ijinkan is symbolic of elegant nouveau art that originated from Germany. A weathercock, or Kazamidori, rests upon the triangular roof and is […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
神戸
ヴィッセル神戸

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and スポーツ観戦
しまなみ海道
Innoshima navy castle

This castle was built rather recently in 1983. The inside is an archives center that has arms and armor relating to the Murakami navy on display.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 博物館, and 史跡
Hokkaido
Asahiyama Zoo

It is one of the most popular zoos in Japan, with approximately 1.4 million annual visitors. Encompassing the 152,000m2 zoo are over 110 species of 650 different kinds of animals, but there aren’t any “superstar” or rare animals like pandas (although there are red pandas here). And while there are animals from Hokkaido, there is […]

Area
Hokkaido and Asahikawa
Activities
観光 and 動物園
Hokkaido
Kottaro Marsh Observatory

This observatory is located at the northeastern edge of Kushiro Marsh on a small hill. Compared to other observatories in Kushiro Marsh, the view from this observatory is “inferior”. However, if you are lucky, you can see beautiful Japanese cranes. The nearby road is a narrow gravel road, so be careful when driving.

Area
Hokkaido and Kushiro
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
Hokkaido
Niseko Grand Hotel

This onsen facility is highly recommended for womeen; said to beautify the skin. There are two types of spring water each containing ingredients that make the skin moist and silky smooth. The “moist” type cointains a large amount of metasilicic acid – a natural moisturizing ingredient – which is effective for beautiful skin. In fact, […]

Area
Hokkaido and Niseko
Activities
観光 and 温泉
高山
三町

江戸時代の古い商家などの面影が残る町並みで、三町と八幡町、大新町は重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に選定されている。 江戸時代の趣を残す美しく重厚な町並み 狭い通りを挟んで、江戸時代後期~明治時代にかけての町家建築が並ぶノスタルジックなエリア。 建物をそのまま利用した土産物店、カフェ、ショップなどがあり、観光客で賑わう高山の観光名所。 町家を利用した良い雰囲気のカフェが多い。 和雑貨などかわいい小物が並ぶ雑貨店も多く、充実している。   三町は、高山市中心部に位置しており、「上一之町・上二之町・上三之町・下一之町・下二之町・下三之町」という6つの町で構成されている。 もっともにぎわうのは、上三之町周辺。 みやげ店やカフェなどが並び、日中は多くの観光客が行き交う。 それに対して、安川通りから北の下一之町、下二之町、下三之町は比較的静かで、のんびり散策するのに最適。  

Area
高山 and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 史跡
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
神戸
Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

The Former Chinese Consulate is the only eastern-style building of the Ijinkan homes. The inside is furnished with various art pieces dating back between the Ming and Qing dynasties of China.

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hokkaido
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship – Aurora

Get up close and personal with this sightseeing cruise from Abashiri Port. The cruise lasts for about 1 hour and runs from the end of January to the beginning of April. All 491 tons of the ship break the ice blocks apart as it marvelously moves forward, and because of its large size there is […]

Area
Hokkaido and Abashiri
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Amami Oshima
Machida Shuzo

Located in the town of Tatsugo in northern area.

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 観光施設, ショッピング, and お土産
Nagamachibukeyashikiato
旧加賀藩士高田家跡

江戸時代に加賀藩に仕えた中級武士、高田家の屋敷跡で、当時の武士の生活を垣間見ることが出来る施設だ。 中級武士以上が設置することができた長屋門や奉公人が暮らした仲間部屋、馬屋などがあるが、屋敷自体は残っていないのが残念。 池泉回遊式庭園は綺麗でなかなか良い感じだ。 なお、高田家の禄高は550石で、現在価値に直すと約1,100万円。 加賀藩という大組織の中では課長くらいのランクだったと思われる。 入場料金は無料、金沢市は太っ腹だ!

Area
Nagamachibukeyashikiato and Ishikawa
Activities
観光, 庭園, and 史跡
Shirakawago
Deai (Encounter) Bridge

This 107-meter-long suspension bridge connects the Seseragi Park parking lot to the Hagicho village with its rows of Gassho-zukuri buildings, and spans the Shogawa River. The bridge offers a clear view of the Gassho-zukuri houses and the contrast between the mountains and the clear stream, as well as the fresh greenery and autumnal leaves. However, […]

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 景色
神戸
チャータードビル

1938年竣工のビルで、元々はチャータード銀行(イギリス)の支店だった。 大理石をふんだんに使った吹き抜けフロアなど豪奢な装飾が特徴的だ。 現在はカフェなどが入っている。

Area
神戸, 三宮・元町, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
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
Dazaifu Tenmangu
Kyushu National Museum

One of only four national museums in Japan. (The others are located in Tokyo, Nara, and Kyoto.) Based on the concept of “understanding the formation of Japanese culture from an Asian historical perspective,” the museum introduces the history of cultural exchange with other Asian regions in five easy-to-understand themes. The museum’s greatest feature is that […]

Area
Dazaifu Tenmangu and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Hokkaido
Salvo Observatory

This observatory stands on a small hill at an altitude of about 70 meters. From here, you can see five large and small lakes and marshes centered on Lake Tangoro, as well as Kushiro Marsh. If you visit in summer, you can see the beautiful contrast between the lush greenery and the blue created by […]

Area
Hokkaido and Kushiro
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
Munakata Taisha
Munakata Taisha

Area
Munakata Taisha and Fukuoka
Activities
観光, 神社仏閣, and 世界遺産
Gokayama
Suganuma gassho-zukuri village

Surrounded by steep mountains and the Shogawa River, it is a small village measuring approximately 230 meters from north to south and 240 meters from east to west, with nine gassho-zukuri houses remaining. Of these, two were built at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868), and seven were built after the Meiji period (1868-1912).

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光, 史跡, and 世界遺産
Nishichayagai
華の宿

にし茶屋街にある、現在も営業している5軒のお茶屋の一つで、午前中は茶房として営業しているので、一般客も入ることが出来る。 築200年以上の歴史ある建物で、本格的なお茶屋の雰囲気が味わうことが出来る。 1階でお茶やコーヒーをいただいた後、サービスとして2階のお座敷を見学できるシステム。 ちなみに、上質の抹茶と和菓子のセットが500円、コーヒーは300円と格安だ! 見どころは、高級感あふれるVIPご用達の部屋「群青壁の間」。

Area
Nishichayagai and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ, 観光, 史跡, and 喫茶店/カフェ
Shirakawago
Tenshukaku Observatory

This is not a lookout located inside the castle. Instead, it is an observation deck next to a local restaurant that has the atmosphere of a mountain hut. It is a little higher than the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck, so the view is better. Also, there is a shuttle bus stop here.

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
ひがし茶屋街
ひがし茶屋街

Area
ひがし茶屋街 and Ishikawa
Activities
ショッピング, 商店街, 観光, and 史跡
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
Hokkaido
Sora Cinema Chitose

Area
Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport
Activities
映画館 and 観光
Tokyo
Tokyo Racecourse

Area
Tokyo
Activities
観光 and キャンブル
Amami Oshima
Yuwandake Observation Park

Yuwandake is the highest peak in the Amami Islands with an altitude of 694 meters. This observatory is located at the entrance to the trailhead of Yuwandake, 480 meters above sea level. From the observatory, about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot along a mountain path, one can see 360° around the mountain, mainly […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 観光案内所
Hokkaido
Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa

Bathe in a variety of baths at this luxury hotel. The open–air bath overlooking Lake Toya offers a great view and a sense of freedom. It’s like an infinity pool, where the surface of Lake Toya and the surface of the bath seem to merge into one. The large indoor bath is like a “semi–open–air […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Toya
Activities
温泉, 観光施設, and 観光
Kintaikyo

Yokoyama, Iwakuni Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi

Area
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Activities
湖 / 川/ 滝史跡
金沢芸妓(お茶屋遊び)

石川県金沢市 ひがし茶屋街/にし茶屋街/主計町茶屋街

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Activities
伝統文化
にし茶屋街

石川県金沢市野町2

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Kazamidori no Yakata

3-13-3 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
, ,
Activities
史跡
ヴィッセル神戸

神戸市兵庫区御崎町1-2-2

Area
,
Activities
スポーツ観戦
Innoshima navy castle

3228-2, Inno-shima Nakasho-cho, Onomichi-shi,Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
博物館史跡
Asahiyama Zoo

Kuranuma-11-18, Higashiasahikawachō, Asahikawa

Area
,
Activities
動物園
Kottaro Marsh Observatory

Kotaro, Shibecha-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Niseko Grand Hotel

412 Niseko, Niseko Town, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
三町

岐阜県高山市上一之町・上二之町・上三之町・下一之町・下二之町・下三之町

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

2-18-2 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
, ,
Activities
史跡
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship – Aurora

4-5-1, Sanjo Higashi 4-chome, Abashiri City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Machida Shuzo

3321, Ogachi, Oshimagun Tatsugocho, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
観光施設お土産
旧加賀藩士高田家跡

石川県金沢市長町2-6-1

Area
,
Activities
庭園史跡
Deai (Encounter) Bridge

441 Ogi-machi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu

Area
,
Activities
景色
チャータードビル

兵庫県神戸市中央区海岸通9

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, ,
Activities
史跡
Rinku no Yu

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

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Kyushu National Museum

6-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Salvo Observatory

Tangro, Shibecha-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Munakata Taisha

2331 Tashima, Munakata City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣世界遺産
Suganuma gassho-zukuri village

Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
史跡世界遺産
華の宿

金沢市野町2-24-3

Area
,
Activities
史跡喫茶店/カフェ
Tenshukaku Observatory

2269-1 Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
ひがし茶屋街

石川県金沢市東山

Area
,
Activities
商店街史跡
Sōhonzan Shitennōji

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

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Sora Cinema Chitose

Domestic Terminal 4th Floor, New Chitose Airport, Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
映画館
Tokyo Racecourse

1-1, Hiyoshi-cho, Fuchu-shi ,Tokyo

Area
Activities
キャンブル
Yuwandake Observation Park

Yuwan, Uken-son, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
景色観光案内所
Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa

7–1, Toyako Onsen, Sobetsu–cho, Usu–gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉観光施設