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Odaiba
Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation)

Here at Miraikan visitors can learn about and experience the cutting edge scientific research coming from Japan, Space, and Earth. A lot of the exhibits you can participate in and experience.

Area
Odaiba and Tokyo
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Hokkaido
Lake Mashu Observatory No.1

There are three observatories on Lake Mashu, but this one is the most popular and famous. Located at the top of Lake Mashu’s outer rim at an elevation of about 520 meters, the observatory offers a panoramic view of the deep blue waters of Lake Mashu, Mt. Oakandake, the Kushiro plains, the Pacific Ocean and […]

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

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光, 宿泊施設, 旅館, 史跡, and 世界遺産
Hokkaido
Tree of Ken and Mary

Standing straight and tall towards the sky is this poplar tree. It measures 31 meters tall, and because there are no other tall trees it clearly stands out from a long distance.   The tree became famous when it was introduced as part of a 1972 commercial for Nissan’s Skyline sports car. In the ad was […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
観光, 自然, and 景色
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
ショッピング, 観光, 通り/街道, and グルメ
Hokkaido
Grand Hirafu

With 22 runs, this is the largest ski resort in the Niseko United ski area, and its facilities are state-of-the-art. It is adjacent to Niseko HANAZONO Resort, and lift tickets are shared, so you can use the slopes of both ski resorts — total of 30 courses that can be skied. n addition, there are […]

Area
Hokkaido and Niseko
Activities
観光 and スキー
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
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
Hokkaido
Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural Park

Area
Hokkaido and Kushiro
Activities
観光, 自然, and 公園
Noboribetsu
Noboribetsu Grand Hotel

Noboribetsu Grand Hotel is an elegant hotel with a European atmosphere and is also called “Noboribetsu’s Guesthouse. It offers three types of baths: open-air baths, indoor baths, and private baths. Enjoy three types of hot spring water quality (sulfur spring, iron spring, and common salt spring). The open-air rock and cypress baths present you with […]

Area
Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Activities
観光, 温泉, 宿泊施設, and ホテル
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
神戸
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 […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, 観光, 史跡, and 喫茶店/カフェ
Kawagoe
川越まつり会館

川越まつりの雰囲気を一年中味わうことができる施設。 本物の巨大な山車が2台展示されており、また川越まつりの映像が20分毎に大型スクリーンで上映されている。 また、日曜と祝日には13時30分~と14時30分~の合計2回、囃子の実演も行われる。

Area
Kawagoe and Saitama
Activities
観光施設
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
高山
吉島家住宅

かつて両替商と造り酒屋として栄えた豪商・吉島家の住宅で、日本を代表する町家建築物だ。 ※オリジナルの建物は1875年の大火で焼失し、すぐ再建されたものの、翌年に再び消失した。 1907年になってようやく現存のものが建てられた。 見どころは、玄関を入ったところにある土間の大きな吹き抜け空間。 大黒柱を中心として、梁と束柱で組まれた空間は幾何学的な美しさを持っている。 その他、漆塗が施された柱や梁など、繊細で優美な意匠にも注目してくれ。   日下部民藝館の北隣にある。

Area
高山 and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 史跡
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
峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 観光
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
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
Super Kids Land Main Store

A shop specializing in anime/manga characters – mainly figurines and plastic models. The first floor contains figurines, while the second floor contains Gundam products. The large Gundam at the entrance serves as a landmark.

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
ショッピング and アニメ・漫画・サブカルチャー
Noboribetsu
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 […]

Area
Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Activities
観光, 自然, and 温泉
大阪府
Animate Osaka Nipponbashi

The highest-class shop for anime goods in all of west Japan. Events and fairs are frequently held here.

Area
大阪府
Activities
ショッピング and アニメ・漫画・サブカルチャー
Hokkaido
Hoso-oka Observatory

Hoso-oka Observatory is located on a hill on the east side of Kushiro Marsh. There are several observatories overlooking the marsh, but this one is the only one that captures its entirety. It’s a must visit! From here, you can see a wonderful panorama of greenery, the Kushiro River meandering through the marsh, the majestic […]

Area
Hokkaido and Kushiro
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
神戸
Mt. Rokko

At an altitude of 773 meters, the peak of Mt. Rokko is also a shopping and dining center. Mt. Rokko has four spots designated for sky watching, but the Tenran Observatory at Rokko Sanjou  Station is the best among them. The city lights from this spot shine bright just like a diamond in your hands. […]

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景
ミナミ
America Mura

A popular place among young people in Kansai and the birthplace of many trends, America Mura is a place where many Kansai youth and teens hang out. Despite being beign only 300m by 500m in area, there are numerous import & second-hand stores, general stores, cafes, galleries, music instrument shops and more – a chaotic […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, 商店街, 観光, and 通り/街道
ベイエリア(神戸)
Meriken Park

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 公園
Hokkaido
Yumoto Isaribikan

This place has a large cypress bath and an open air rock bath with a nice ocean view. Enjoy it at the low cost of ¥500.

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
温泉 and 観光
Toyosu
Toyosu Market

Area
Toyosu and Tokyo
Activities
ショッピング, 観光, 観光施設, and 市場
Miyajima
Mt. Misen main hall

Mt. Misen main hall was built in 806 on the site where Kobo Daishi practiced asceticism, and is located across from Reikado. Akasagarbha bodhisattva is the principal object of worship. The big temple bell inside the hall was donated by Taira no Munemori (1147-1185), the third son of Taira no Kiyomori, a military commander.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Odaiba
Izumi Tenku no Yu at Ariake Garden

Visitors can enjoy a variety of baths using genuine hot spring water pumped up from approximately 1,500 m underground, saunas, and bedrock baths.

Area
Odaiba and Tokyo
Activities
観光 and 温泉
Odaiba
Ariake Garden

The complex includes more than 200 stores and restaurants, the largest hot spring facility in Tokyo, and Japan’s largest theater-style event hall.

Area
Odaiba and Tokyo
Activities
ショッピング, 観光, 映画館, and グルメ
Lake Mashu Observatory No.1

Genya, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

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

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

Area
,
Activities
旅館史跡世界遺産
Tree of Ken and Mary

Okubo Kyosei, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然景色
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

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

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
Grand Hirafu

9-1, Niseko Hirafu 1-jo 2-chome, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
スキー
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
Ainokura gassho-zukuri village

616 Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
史跡世界遺産
Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural Park

112 Tsuruoka, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然公園
Noboribetsu Grand Hotel

154 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribeetsu, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉ホテル
Matsuzaka-tei

3-9-22 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)

3-1-31 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
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Activities
史跡喫茶店/カフェ
川越まつり会館

埼玉県川越市元町2-1-10

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Ainokura Folklore Museum

352 Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
博物館史跡
吉島家住宅

岐阜県高山市大新町1-51

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Lion Rock Observation Deck

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Kokura Castle

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

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Bihoro Pass

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

Area
,
Activities
自然峠 / 展望台
Lake Oyunuma

Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribeetsu, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然温泉
Animate Osaka Nipponbashi

Animate Building 1-2F, 1-1-3 Nipponbashi Naniwaku, Osaka

Area
Activities
アニメ・漫画・サブカルチャー
Hoso-oka Observatory

22-9 Takkobu, Kushiro-cho, Kushiro-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Mt. Rokko

1-32 Ichigatani Rokkosan-chou, Nada-ku, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
America Mura

1-2Chome Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi

Area
,
Activities
商店街通り/街道
Meriken Park

5-2, Hatoba-chou, Chou-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
公園
Yumoto Isaribikan

375-1 Nesakichō, Hakodate, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Toyosu Market

6-6 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
観光施設市場
Mt. Misen main hall

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Izumi Tenku no Yu at Ariake Garden

Ariake Garden, 2-1-8 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Ariake Garden

2-1-8 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
映画館