観光
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.
Hōkoku Shrine(Senjokaku)
A huge temple with a normal tile roofing and an East Asian hip-and-gable roof. The interior is as large as 1,000 tatami mats, hence its other name Senjo-kaku— 1,000 mats palace—but actually there are only 857 tatami mats. It was built in 1587 as a sutra library by order of Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598), the top […]
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)
This Starbucks was originally the 2nd floor of a mansion that was built in 1907. An American lived in the building during that time. There are six rooms including the lounge, dining, and guest rooms. Starbucks kept this set up, along with the antique furniture. You won’t have to pay the entrance fee for the […]
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.
Yumoto Saigriyu
This is the only public bathhouse in Noboribetsu Onsen. Because you can bathe in hot spring water quality for a very low fee it is very popular. Although there is only an indoor bath, visitors can enjoy two types of spring water: alum spring (myobansen) and sulfur spring (iōsen). The facility is still new, having […]
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- Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Carl Ojisan
“Carl Ojisan” is a simple, farmer-like bearded old man and the character that represents the “curl” snack. The sign was originally made by large food company Meiji Seika in 2008. On the hour, Kerota a frog comes out of his hat. Although once popular, in recent years the snack’s popularity has slumped and it is […]
Hakodate St. John’s Church
An Anglican Church built in 1874. The church had burned down several times due to fire; the current church you see now was built in 1979. What’s interesting is from wherever you look you see a cross.
Janjan Yokocho Alley
The narrow and long Nanyodori Shotengai has a street length of 180 meters from the south to the north, with a width of 2.5 meters that starts from the Dobutsuen-mae Station on the metro, all the way to Tsutenkaku, and it is known as Janjan Yokocho Alley. The nickname Janjan Yokocho Alley comes from the […]
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
This museum, located along the Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, is a life-size replica of the streets of Osaka during the early 1830s of the Edo Period. Many tourists love to dress up in kimono here for just an extra 500 yen (in addition to the admission fee), then take many photos along the photogenic streets. It’s […]
Kasarizaki
The lighthouse is located at the northernmost tip of Amami Oshima Island, about 5 minutes up a steep mountain road from a road dead end. The elevation is about 60 meters and the field of view is about 270 degrees, so the view from the lighthouse site is very good, offering a panoramic view of […]
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- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
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.
RIVIERA SAPPORO
The space is like that of a resort, standing still amidst the bustle of the city, and the extensive food menu is also a key point. The club is so popular that entrance regulation is enforced for weekend events. There is also a karaoke room. Genre : All mix, EDM, Top40 Crowd : Wide range […]
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- 観光 and クラブ・ダンスホール
Misen Summit/Observation Deck
From the 3-story observatory at the summit (535 m above sea level), visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, islands, and the Ōtorii Gate. The scenery is so spectacular that it has received the highest rating of 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide. The summit of Mt. Misen is […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Flower Land Kamifurano
It’s the largest sightseeing farm in Furano with a site area of 150,000 ㎡; dozens of seasonal flowers bloom in profusion as if they were filling the top of a small hill. In addition to the flower garden, a tractor bus that leisurely takes visitors on a 10 min ride through the garden is very […]
川越熊野神社
1590年に、日本有数の格式と古い歴史を持つ熊野本宮大社から分祀された由緒ある神社で、「蔵造りの町並み」の入り口付近にある。 建物や敷地はかなり小さく、郊外型のコンビニくらいの大きさなので、あっという間にお参りが出来て便利だ。 夫婦である伊弉諾尊と伊弉冊命が主祭神として祀られていることから、縁結びや恋愛に霊験あらたかだと日本人の間で強く信じられている。 本殿のすぐ手前にある宝池で、洗って清めたお金を財布に入れて大切にすると、金持ちになれると言われている。 何でも信じるほど純粋な割に、欲の皮が突っ張っている君は並んでお金を洗うと良いだろう。 なお、参道には、小石がぎっしりと詰められた「足踏み健康ロード」があり、靴を脱いでその上を歩くと足つぼマッサージができる。(※タダだが、君が不健康だとものすごく痛い)
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. […]
Memorial Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims
The monument was constructed by Kenzo Tange, a worldly famous architect, in hopes to reconstruct Hiroshima City, destroyed by the world’s first atomic bomb, into a City of Peace, Heiwa Toshi. The memorial cenotaph also reposes the souls of the dead from the atomic bomb, and in the stone chamber in the center is a […]
Lake Oyunuma
Oyunuma is a gourd-shaped swamp (1 km in circumference) formed after a volcanic reuption created this crater and hot water accumulated at the site. Such a large scale hot spring swamp is extremely rare in the world and is highly valued academically. Sulfur spring water as hot as 130 degrees Celsius gushes out from the […]
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- Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Hilton Niseko Village
This spacious, beautiful, and resort-like onsen facility is located in the large-scale luxury hotel, Hilton Niseko Village. The open-air baths offer an outstanding view of Mt. Yotei, the symbol of Niseko. It also faces a large pond with many colorful carp swimming in it, giving the baths a spacious feel. The water flowing directly from […]
1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo (Diver City Tokyo Plaza 7th floor)
- Activities
- 観光施設
60-60-5 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribeetsu, Hokkaido
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- Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
- Activities
- 温泉
8th Floor Sumai no Jouhou Center, 6-4-20 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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- 博物館
Yo, Oaza, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
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- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
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- 峠 / 展望台
B1F Noguchi Building, Minami 6-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
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- クラブ・ダンスホール
1 Nakajimacho, Nakaku Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima
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- 史跡