観光

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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
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
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
しまなみ海道
Hirakiyama park

Located on the peak of Hirakiyaka mountain, the park offers a full view of the Seto Sea islands. It is famous for having thousands of cherry blossoms.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 公園
Hokkaido
Former British Consulate of Hakodate

Established as the British Consulate of Hakodate from 1859 to 1934. Today, the rooms of the consulate serve as exhibits re-creating what it was like during operation, as well as the history of Hakodate Port. A charming tea room can be found in the former consulate too.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
Tomonoura
Ohta House

Ohta House is a merchant house that used to brew medical alcoholic beverage during Edo Period. There, visitors can view some traditional Japanese architecture.

Area
Tomonoura and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Mojiko
Mojiko Port

Area
Mojiko and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 通り/街道
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
Hakata-Station
Tochoji Temple

Tochoji Temple was first founded in 806 by Kobo Daishi (774-835)—the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, a form of esoteric Buddhism—and a very famous high priest in Japan. It it also the first temple he founded. It houses the Fukuoka Daibutsu, the largest wooden seated statue of Shaka Nyorai in Japan. Made from […]

Area
Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
しまなみ海道
Setoda sunset beach

Selected as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, from the beach you can see the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
自然, 景色, and 観光
Amami Oshima
Mt. Yui Observatory

The observatory is about 2 km up from Kochiyama Observation Deck. The two observatories are close to each other, so it may be a good idea to visit them together, but the view from Yuidake Observatory is not great at all. In fact, the view along the road about 150 m before the observatory is […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
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
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
Amami Oshima
Sakibaru Beach

This beach is called the most beautiful beach on Amami Oshima. Located at the tip of a cape jutting out into Kasari Bay, the beach is quiet with few tourists, making it seem like a private beach. Pass through the rows of sandalwood trees along the shore, and you will be struck by the beautiful […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光 and ビーチ
Miyajima
Yakatabune: Miyajima Sanpaiyuransen

The other type is a houseboat or yakatabune. It is a night-only cruise that cruises off shore of Itsukushima Shrine. Pass under the fantastic Otorii, which is illuminated by lights, while enjoying a close-up view of the shrine (depending on the tide conditions.) The boat departs from Miyajima No. 3 pier, and the ride is […]

Area
Miyajima, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
観光船 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
旧神戸居留地十五番館

1880年に竣工されたこのエリア最古の建築物で、元々は米国領事館だった。 内部にはおしゃれなカフェもある。

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Amami Oshima
Ayamaru Misaki

The cape juts out into the Pacific Ocean. The grounds of the observatory, which is located on a hill, are grassy and nice. Since there is nothing around the observatory, the view from it is spectacular. The contrast of the blue ocean, white sandy beach, jungle green with rutus and sandalwood, and blue sky is […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
景色, 観光, and 峠 / 展望台
Hokkaido
Mount Io

Mount Io is a 512-meter-high active volcano located between Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo. Its other name is Atosanupuri, meaning “naked mountain” in Ainu. In the past, it was used as a mine to extract sulfur. With the blue sky in the background, the plumes of smoke and the sound of gurgling are quite impressive. […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光 and 自然
Hokkaido
Kanno Farm

The flower fields spread on a hill along Hanabito Kaido Road (Route 237), 2 km west of JR Bibaushi Station. More than 30 kinds of flowers, mainly lavender, are in full bloom from mid-June to mid-October Vivid flowers cover the entire hillside, and from the roadside you can look up to see the flower garden. […]

Area
Hokkaido and Furano
Activities
観光 and 自然
Hokkaido
Kushiro Marshland Norokko Train

This special sightseeing trolley train departs from and arrives at JR Kushiro Station once or twice a day from late April to early May and from late May to mid-October. From the leisurely train ride from Kushiro Station to Toro Station, roughly 50 min., one can enjoy the breathtaking views of Kushiro Marsh from the […]

Area
Hokkaido and Kushiro
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
Tokyo
Nezu Shrine

This venerable shrine is said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru (72-114), a legendary hero in ancient Japanese history, and has a history of more than 1,900 years. It is one of the ten shrines of Tokyo and often appears in period dramas on Japanese television. The shrine pavilion, built in 1706, is the […]

Area
Tokyo and Yanesen
Activities
観光 and 史跡
天神橋筋商店街
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Because the strip is about 2.6 kilometers long, walking its total length will take approximately 40 minutes. Weekends will be especially crowded, so it will take longer. If you’re short on time, then just walk around 5 chome. The characteristics of each chome are as follows. 3 to 6 chome are generally very lively.  Most […]

Area
天神橋筋商店街 and 大阪府
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, 観光, and 通り/街道
Hokkaido
Hanazono Resort

There are eight courses, but since there are two beginner courses and one advanced course, we’ll call it a ski resort mainly targeting intermediate skiers. But because the resort faces northeast it doesn’t get much sunlight, and the slopes are always in good condition. Also, it is directly connected to the Park Hyatt, a top-class […]

Area
Hokkaido and Niseko
Activities
観光 and スキー
高山
飛騨民俗村

山あいに広がる約130,000㎡の広大な敷地に、このエリアの昔の暮らしを再現した野外博物館。 飛騨地方の特色ある古民家約30棟が各地より移築・復元され、保存されている。 ※そのうち4棟は日本の重要文化財。 ほとんどの民家の中に入って見学することが出来る。 その他、昔の農具や家庭で使用された用具などが約8,000点展示されている。    

Area
高山 and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 博物館
ベイエリア(神戸)
Kobe Bay Cruise

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Hokkaido
Sapporo Beer Garden

Area
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Activities
グルメ, 体験, ビアガーデン, and ジンギスカン
神戸
阪神タイガース

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and スポーツ観戦
Hokkaido
Lake Toya Pleasure Boat

A 50 min cruise on large boats such as the “Espoir” — designed to look like an old castle from the Middle Ages. The natural scenery of the lake and mountains seen from the ship is wonderful and healing. The boat cruises around the four islands, and visitors can disembark and go for a walk […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Toya
Activities
観光船 and 観光
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
Rokai-bune

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Deai (Encounter) Bridge

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

Area
,
Activities
景色
Abashiri Prison Museum

1-1 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Hirakiyama park

Ikata, Hkata-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色公園
Former British Consulate of Hakodate

33-14 Motomachi, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Ohta House

842 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Mojiko Port

Minato machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
Asakura Akizuki Museum

532, Akizuki no Tori, Asakura City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Tochoji Temple

2-4 Gokusho-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Setoda sunset beach

1506-15, Setoda-machi Tarumi, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然景色
Mt. Yui Observatory

Agina, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
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
Kokura Castle

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

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Sakibaru Beach

3622 Kase, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
ビーチ
Yakatabune: Miyajima Sanpaiyuransen

Miyajima No.3 Pier, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
観光船
シップ神戸海岸ビル

兵庫県神戸市中央区海岸通3

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Activities
史跡
旧神戸居留地十五番館

兵庫県神戸市中央区浪花町15

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Ayamaru Misaki

682 Suno, Oaza, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi

Area
,
Activities
景色峠 / 展望台
Mount Io

Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然
Kanno Farm

36 Go Nishi 12 Sen Kita, Kamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然
Kushiro Marshland Norokko Train

14-5 Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Nezu Shrine

1-28-9 Nedu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

1–7 chome, Tenjinbashi-suji, Kita-ku, Osaka City

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
Hanazono Resort

328-36 Aza-Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-Gun Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
スキー
飛騨民俗村

岐阜県高山市上岡本町1-590

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Kobe Bay Cruise

Ticket office: Central Terminal 2F 7-1 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Sapporo Beer Garden

Sapporo Garden Park, 9-2-10, Kita 7-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
体験ビアガーデンジンギスカン
阪神タイガース

兵庫県西宮市甲子園町1−82

Area
,
Activities
スポーツ観戦
Lake Toya Pleasure Boat

29 Toyako Onsen, Toyako, Abuta–gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Kyushu National Museum

6-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館