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Gokayama
Ainokura gassho-zukuri village

The village is located in the mountains on a narrow plateau measuring approximately 500 meters from north to south and 250 meters from east to west, and is lined with 20 gassho-style houses built between 100 and 350 years ago. A 5-minute walk up the road from the side of the parking lot leads to […]

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光, 史跡, and 世界遺産
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
史跡, 観光, and 博物館
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome

The architecture was originally constructed in 1915 as a promotion hall, Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall Hiroshimaken Sangyo Suishokan, but it almost entirely destroyed due to the explosion of the atomic bomb that took place 600 meters above sea level on August 6th 1945. (※The 30 some employees who were working inside the building at […]

Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
世界遺産, 観光, and 史跡
Takehara
Matsuzaka-tei

Matsuzaka House is a representative merchant house in the area. One can enjoy viewing traditional old Japanese houses and Japanese-style gardens.

Area
Takehara and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
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
Hokkaido
Lake Akan Hot Springs

Due to the volcanic land, the area around Lake Akan gush with high quality hot springs; one hot spring town on the lake’s south shore has around 20 lodging facilities. Among them, roughly 10 of the lodges (like the 2 below) allow you to enjoy their hot spring for about ¥1500 without having to stay […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光 and 温泉
Hokkaido
Lake Kussharo

Lake Kussharo, with a circumference of 57 km and an area of 79.3 km2, is the largest caldera lake in Japan. It was formed about 30,000 years ago inside the Kussharo Caldera, which is the largest caldera in Japan, measuring about 26 km east to west and 20 km north to south. Incidentally, the word […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光, 自然, and 湖 / 川/ 滝
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
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
Tenjin
CAT’S FUKUOKA

There are three floors, each with a different genre of music. On weekdays, however, only one floor is usually open. The bar is also characterized by the large number of male customers looking to pick up women. Genre: Hip-hop, reggae, EDM Customer demographics: Mostly early 20s. Photo ID is required to enter the venue.

Area
Tenjin and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and ナイトライフ
Hokkaido
Hachiman-zaka

The picturesque scene of the tree lined hill stretching out to the sea is often used in movies and commercials. A major newspaper even ranked it the No.1 hill in Japan.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
景色 and 観光
Amami Oshima
Kochiyama Observatory

It is the observatory with the best view in Amami Oshima (probably) and is located at an altitude of 415 meters above sea level. The observatory is a rather cute mushroom-shaped building, but a superb view awaits you on the top floor. The top floor offers a superb view of the Oshima Strait with its […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
景色, 観光, and 峠 / 展望台
Okunoshima
Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

An exhibition of the poison gas factory that was used during the Second World War. It reflects the misery of the war and the wishes for enduring peace in its wake.

Area
Okunoshima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 博物館
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
Hokkaido
Sora Cinema Chitose

Area
Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport
Activities
観光 and 映画館
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
海遊館
海遊館

Area
海遊館 and 大阪府
Activities
観光, 観光施設, and 動物園
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
Toyosu
Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu

Formerly a shipbuilding dock, the multicomplex shopping area is a motif of 4 ships. Because it faces Tokyo Bay, presenting a beautiful view, visitors get a sense of openness or spaciousness. Over 180 shops are located inside including restaurants and cinema.

Area
Toyosu and Tokyo
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, and 映画館
Hokkaido
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

Sapporo city is beautiful at night. In 2015 the city was selected as 1 of the 3 new top 3 cities with beautiful night views. Climb to the summit–altitude 513 meters–of Mt. Moiwa via ropeway, and once you reach you are welcomed with a panoramic view of a city twinkling like a box of jewels […]

Area
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Activities
観光, 自然, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
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
ベイエリア(神戸)
Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel

This landmark of Harborland reaches a height of approximately 50 meters. If you stay for a ride, you can enjoy a 10-minute journey from up above. When the sun sets, about 120,000 LED lights colorfully light up the entire wheel.

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 観光施設, 景色, and 夜景
Hokkaido
Yumoto Takubokutei

On the 11th floor is the the large bath “Unkai” , boasting a spectacular night view of Hakodate City through the 30 meter glass window. The open air bath “Isaribi” has a sense of space and quite nice too.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 温泉
Hokkaido
Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat “Aurora”

This is cruise takes passengers on a large ferry to the west coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, where precipitous cliffs continue. There are two courses: Secret ground Shiretoko Cape route Departs from Utoro Port and returns to Shiretoko Cape in 3 hours and 45 minutes (operates from June–September) Kamuiwakka Waterfall Route Returns to Kamuiwakka Waterfall […]

Area
Hokkaido and Shiretoko
Activities
観光船 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
Miyajima
Lion Rock Observation Deck

The lion rock observation deck is located near the ropeway’s Shishiiwa Station. At 433 meters above sea level, there is no obstruction of view; you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and islands of various sizes, even Shikoku can be seen on a clear day. The view is especially beautiful in […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Hokkaido
Shiroi Koibito Park: Chocolate Factory

A theme park for sweets operated by one of Hokkaido’s most famous sweets makers Ishiya Seika

Area
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
Gokayama
Iwase House

The gassho-zukuri house was built about 300 years ago over a period of eight years. The five-story house has a frontage of 26.4 m, a depth of 12.7 m, and a height of 14 m, making it quite impressive when viewed up close. In fact, it is the largest gassho-zukuri in Japan. Since the house […]

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hokkaido
Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu

This onsen facility is only a one-minute walk from JR Niseko Station, and the prices are very reasonable. It is one of the few hot spring spas in Niseko that can be reached without a car. There is a Western-style bathhouse with a granite open-air bath and Jacuzzi, and a Japanese-style bathhouse with a rock […]

Area
Hokkaido and Niseko
Activities
観光 and 温泉
Hokkaido
6th G Building

In addition, there are numerous gay bars clustered in the “6th G Building”, so have a visit and see what’s there.

Area
Hokkaido and Susukino
Activities
観光, バー, and クラブ・ダンスホール
Ainokura gassho-zukuri village

616 Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
史跡世界遺産
Innoshima navy castle

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

Area
,
Activities
史跡博物館
Matsuzaka-tei

3-9-22 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Former Osaka Shosen

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

Area
,
Activities
観光施設伝統文化
Lake Akan Hot Springs

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

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Lake Kussharo

Teshikaga-cho kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然湖 / 川/ 滝
Asakura Akizuki Museum

532, Akizuki no Tori, Asakura City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Kazamidori no Yakata

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

Area
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Activities
史跡
CAT’S FUKUOKA

3-7-13, Tenjin, Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
ナイトライフ
Hachiman-zaka

Motomachi・Suehirocho area, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
景色
Kochiyama Observatory

Kunetsu, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
景色峠 / 展望台
Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

5491 Tadami-cho Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Area
,
Activities
博物館
飛騨民俗村

岐阜県高山市上岡本町1-590

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Sora Cinema Chitose

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

Area
,
Activities
映画館
Salvo Observatory

Tangro, Shibecha-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
海遊館

大阪市港区海岸通1-1-10

Area
,
Activities
観光施設動物園
Tenshukaku Observatory

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

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu

2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
映画館
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

5-3-7 Fushimi, Sapporo Chuo-ku, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然峠 / 展望台景色
Sakibaru Beach

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

Area
,
Activities
ビーチ
Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel

1-6-1 Higashi Kawaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
観光施設景色夜景
Yumoto Takubokutei

1-18-15 Yunokawachō, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat “Aurora”

107 Utoro Higashi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Tsutenkaku

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

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Lion Rock Observation Deck

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Shiroi Koibito Park: Chocolate Factory

2-11-36, Miyanosawa2jo, Sapporo Nishi-ku, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Iwase House

857-1, Nishi-Akao-cho, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu

33 Chuo-dori, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
6th G Building

6-2-13 Minami 6-Jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
バークラブ・ダンスホール