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Kokura
Kokura Castle

Kokura Castle was built by Tadaoki Hosokawa (1563-1646), an influential warlord, over a period of seven years from 1602, and is a symbol of Kitakyushu. Unfortunately, the castle was completely destroyed by fire in 1837 and 1866, but was finally rebuilt in 1959. On the castle grounds are a zone where visitors can learn about […]

Area
Kokura and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hokkaido
Lake Mashu

Lake Mashu is a caldera lake formed by the accumulation of water in a depression created by a huge eruption about 7,000 years ago. The lake is the second clearest in the world (the first is Lake Baikal in Russia). The reason for the high transparency is that there are no rivers flowing in or […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
Shirakawago
Shikawa-go

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
史跡, 世界遺産, 観光, 宿泊施設, and 旅館
Hokkaido
Motomachi Park

A park – full of verdant greenery stylistically similar to a garden – which also offers an unobstructed view of Hakodate harbor. The building that stands on the site is the former Hokkaido Prefectural Office, built over 100 years ago.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
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
ベイエリア(神戸)
Kobe Harborland

In this area,  you can enjoy gourmet food and shopping, with commercial facilities such as “Kobe Harborland Umie” and “Kobe Brick Warehouse”. It is a standard date spot for couples in Kobe.

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, and 観光
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
観光 and 神社仏閣
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
Hokkaido
Lake Akan

Lake Akanko is a freshwater lake located in eastern Hokkaido with a circumference of 30 km and an area of 13㎢. The entire area is included in the Akan-Mashu National Park, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido. The blue surface of the lake, the beautiful silhouette of Mt. Oakandake, Mt. […]

Area
Hokkaido, Kushiro, and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
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
神社仏閣 and 観光
Hokkaido
Toyako Manseikaku

Toyako Manseikaku has two large baths. One is “Hoshi–no–yu,” a large bath with an open–air view on the top floor. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Lake Toya and the blue sky. Like the Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa, the baths have an “infinity” design that allows you to see […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Toya
Activities
宿泊施設, ホテル, 観光, and 温泉
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
Shirakawago
Wada Family Residence

This is the Wada family residence, a prominent family that prospered in the niter trade during the Edo period and was the feudal lord of the area. It is the largest gassho-zukuri house in Shirakawa-go, and its elegance and beauty makes it one of the pillars of Shirakawa-go. Although it is more than 300 years […]

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hokkaido
Shirahige Waterfall

The water gushing out and falling 30 meters comes from Mt. Tokachi’s underground water. If you want a great view of it all, head over to “Blue River Bridge”, the bridge standing over Biei River. In winter, the splashes of water and steam magically create silver frost on the trees, depicting a fantasy-like wonder. And, […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
観光, 自然, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 景色
ミナミ
Giraffe Resort

The largest club in Kansai fits over 1400 people. Many foreigners visit the 4-floor building with a giraffe sign out the front. The 2nd and 4th floors have different genres of music playing, with the 2nd floor in particular being high tension (3rd floor is the VIP room). It opens and closes early so it […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
クラブ・ダンスホール, ナイトライフ, and 観光
Gokayama
Ainokura Folklore Museum

The 150-year-old gassho-zukuri private house has been converted into a museum, where Gokayama’s Edo period farming tools and daily life utensils are on display. In the attic, visitors can observe the framework and interior structure of the gassho-zukuri up close.

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光, 博物館, and 史跡
Hokkaido
Bihoro Pass

Bihoro Pass is a 525m high mountain pass located on the outer rim of the Kussharo Caldera. The view from here is an unbelievably brilliant panorama, and is one of the most spectacular views in Hokkaido. Not only do you have a panoramic view of the 57km-long Lake Kussharo, but you can also see Mt. […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 峠 / 展望台
ミナミ
Dotonbori Glico Sign

Major Japanese manufacturer Glico put up the sign in 1935. The version currently on display is the sixth rendition, remade in 2014. The sign’s happy-looking, smiling male athlete raising both hands and his left leg after scoring is considered symbolic of the city of Osaka itself. From 30 mins after sunset until midnight the sign […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
撮影スポット, 観光, and 公園
羽田空港
Izumi Tenku no Yu at Haneda

羽田エアポートガーデンの12階にある温浴施設「泉天空の湯」では、地下約1500mから汲み上げた本物の温泉や、サウナ、岩盤浴などを楽しむことが出来る。 そして屋外の浴場からは行き交う飛行機や富士山などを眺めることができる点は素晴らしい。 ただ、料金が東京にある同じような温浴施設の2倍もかかり、さらに油断していると、深夜1時〜5時までは追加で4,000円もかかってしまうので要注意だ。

Area
羽田空港 and Tokyo
Activities
観光 and 温泉
ミナミ
Club Bambi

Large open space that can fit 1000 people. Rare for Japan, the club allows 18 and 19 year-olds so there are many young, energetic people. Good for groups. Genres : EDM, R&B, hip-hop Clientele : Mainly people in their 20s, with a high proportion of flirty males * Must be over 18 to enter:ID checks

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
Hokkaido
Kumanoyu Hot Spring

This is an open-air bath built by the local people on the side of the Rausu River. Two separate rock baths are available for men and women in a primeval forest. The men’s bath is very spacious and has no enclosure, so visitors can enjoy bathing while viewing the mountain stream and virgin forest. The […]

Area
Hokkaido and Shiretoko
Activities
観光 and 温泉
ベイエリア(神戸)
Kobe Harborland Onsen Manyo-Club

This onsen facility located in the Promena Kobe building is open 24 hours a day. You can enjoy a variety of activities other than bathing such as dining, massages, and games. For 1620 yen, you can also stay the night after 3:00am. At the top of the building on the 18th floor, there is a […]

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 温泉
Odaiba
Statue of Liberty

Copying the shape and size of the statue of liberty in Paris, France, the replica in Odaiba is made out of bronze. It sits facing the waterfront at Aqua City Odaiba. The 11 meter tall, 9 ton statue is about one third the size of the Statue of Liberty in New York. For whatever reason […]

Area
Odaiba and Tokyo
Activities
観光 and 景色
Hokkaido
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

A throng of red brick warehouse buildings made over 100 years ago face the bay.  Now, they exist as commercial complexes. Inside you will find around 40 shops, sweets vendors, and restaurants.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
Hokkaido
Sapporo Clock Tower

The clock tower was initially built in 1878 to serve as the military drill hall for Hokkaido University.

Area
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
Nishichayagai
にし茶屋街

Area
Nishichayagai and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ, 観光, and 史跡
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
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
Abashiri Prison Museum

The open-air history museum opened in 1983. Used as a prison for felons since 1880, the historical buildings of the Abashiri Prison were sequentially moved to the current location or newly reconstructed. Visitors can learn about prison life and the harsh labor of prisoners at that time, as well as the history of Hokkaido’s pioneering […]

Area
Hokkaido and Abashiri
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Akizuki
Sugi no Baba

This is a 500-meter walkway leading from the Akizuki Museum to the Akizuki Castle Ruins. It was once lined with cedar trees and used by samurai warriors to practice horsemanship, hence the name “Sugi no Baba.” The cedar trees were replaced by a large number of cherry trees in celebration of Japan’s victory in the […]

Area
Akizuki and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 自然
Kokura Castle

2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Lake Mashu

Genya, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然湖 / 川/ 滝
Shikawa-go

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

Area
,
Activities
史跡世界遺産旅館
Motomachi Park

12-18 Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
華の宿

金沢市野町2-24-3

Area
,
Activities
史跡喫茶店/カフェ
Kobe Harborland

1 Higashikawasaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
Senso-ji

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

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Niseko Village Ski Resort

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

Area
,
Activities
スキー
Lake Akan

Lake Akan Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
, ,
Activities
自然湖 / 川/ 滝
Sōhonzan Shitennōji

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

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Toyako Manseikaku

21 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
ホテル温泉
Gokayama Folk Museum

436 Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Wada Family Residence

997 Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Shirahige Waterfall

Shirogane Biei, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然湖 / 川/ 滝景色
Giraffe Resort

Shoemoncho Building, 7-9 Soemon-cho Chuo-ku , Osaka

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

352 Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
博物館史跡
Bihoro Pass

Furu-ume National Forest, Bihoro-cho, Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然峠 / 展望台
Dotonbori Glico Sign

1-10-2 Dotonbori Chuo-ku ,Osaka

Area
,
Activities
撮影スポット公園
Izumi Tenku no Yu at Haneda

東京都大田区羽田空港2丁目7−1

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Club Bambi

Seoki Tokyu Building B1, 1-18-27 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

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

Yunosawa-cho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Kobe Harborland Onsen Manyo-Club

9th Floor Promena Kobe, 1-8-1, Higashi Kawaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe,

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Statue of Liberty

1-4 Daiba, Minato-ku [Odaiba Kaihin Koen]

Area
,
Activities
景色
Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

14-12 Suehirocho, Hakodate-shi

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Sapporo Clock Tower

2 Chome Kita 1 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
にし茶屋街

石川県金沢市野町2

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Tomita Shuzojo

7-8, Nazeirifunecho, Amami, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
お土産観光施設
Tsutenkaku

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

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Abashiri Prison Museum

1-1 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Sugi no Baba

Akizuki no Tori, Asakura City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
自然