観光

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ひがし茶屋街
ひがし茶屋街

Area
ひがし茶屋街 and Ishikawa
Activities
観光, 史跡, ショッピング, and 商店街
Hokkaido
Ice Breaker Garingo

Get up close and personal with the drift ice on this sightseeing boat from/to Monbetsu Port. The 1 hour cruise runs from mid-January to the end of March. Originally built for oil field development in Alaska, the Garingo II is a beautiful red-bodied icebreaker. The two special screws at the bow of the ship break […]

Area
Hokkaido and Abashiri
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Hokkaido
Otaru Music Box Museum

The largest music box shop in all of Japan. Inside the brick building built in 1912 is a 9 meter atrium and an attic filled with the warm presence of wood.Around 3,400 various kinds of music boxes are on display and sold. It’s grand sight,Within walking distance from the flagship is a workshop where you […]

Area
Hokkaido and Otaru
Activities
体験, お土産, 観光, and 観光施設
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
博物館 and 観光
ベイエリア(神戸)
Luminous Kobe 2

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Gokayama
Saltpeter Hall

The museum exhibits materials and tools that explain the process of saltpeter production, which was a major industry in Gokayama during the Edo period (1603-1868). Visitors can try their hand at shooting an old-fashioned gun, the flintlock rifle.

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Takehara
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

Saihoji Temple is a temple constructed by imitating Kyoto’s Shimizu Temple, and because it is located on a hill, one can enjoy a full panoramic view of Takehara city.

Area
Takehara and Hiroshima
Activities
神社仏閣, 観光, and 景色
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
ミナミ
4 Chome Nanba/1 Chome Nanbanaka

There is a relatively large gay town in Osaka centered on the fourth district and Namba-naka area of Namba. There are roughly LGBT 60 clubs/restaurants, with 40 of those being gay bars and many for elderly people. One of the main characteristics of the Minami gay bars is their small and fiercely individualistic character. Foreigners […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
バー, ナイトライフ, グルメ, and 観光
Hokkaido
Kushiro City Marshland Observatory

The Kushiro City Marshland Observatory is the best-maintained observatory near the city and the airport, and is located at the western edge of Kushiro Marsh. From the observation deck on the third floor and the rooftop, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the marshland, Kushiro city, and the Pacific Ocean. The first floor has […]

Area
Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
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
Yanagawa
Yanagawa moat tour

This is a leisurely boat ride on a donko boat operated by a boatman from the boarding area near Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station to the “Yanagawa Domain Lord Tachibana’s Residence Ohana,” a distance of less than 4 km. The boat ride takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, and boat riders get to enjoy the scenery […]

Area
Yanagawa and Fukuoka
Activities
観光船, 観光, and 史跡
Hokkaido
Asahikawa Ramen Village

8 ramen shops representing Asahikawa are gathered together under one roof in the corner of a shopping center. Each ramen shop serves half-sizes or mini versions so you can compare between them.

Area
Hokkaido and Asahikawa
Activities
グルメ, ラーメン, and 体験
ミナミ
Hozenji Yokocho Alley

Located on the north side of Hozenji, Hozenji Yokocho Alley is enclosed by two 80 meter-long, 3-meter wide stone-paved paths. Close to the likely Dotonbori area, the temple has a quiet historic atmosphere; it’s also been featured in many famous novels, songs, movies and dramas, and is very well-known throughout Japan. There is a long-established […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Onomichi
Cat’s Narrow Path—neko no hosomichi

Onomichi is also famous for its cats. Onomichi is said to be a cat-friendly place because “residents take good care of their cats,” “many slopes and narrow alleys are safe from cars,” and “it is easy to get fish because it is a fishing port. If you are a cat lover, you should visit the […]

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 通り/街道
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
観光 and 景色
Amami Oshima
Heart Shape Bay Viewpoint 

This is an observatory located on high ground along Prefectural Road 626. Looking down on the bay from here, the view is not “beautiful” but somehow heart-shaped. If you come here as a couple and look at the heart-shaped bay together, or take a selfie with the heart in the background, it will surely be […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Hokkaido
The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

Former Bank of Japan Otaru Branch Museum of Finance Famous for designing Tokyo Station, Kingo Tatsuno was the man behind the plans for this building. Inside are contents relating to the history of “Wall Street of Northern Japan” and an exhibit of the work content when it was a branch of the Bank of Japan.

Area
Hokkaido and Otaru
Activities
博物館 and 観光
Amami Oshima
Taen-hama Beach

The beach has white sand and extremely clear emerald green waters. It is located near the western end of Amami Oshima Island and is famous as a sunset spot. There are many colorful tropical fish swimming among the coral reefs, and if your timing is good, you can see dolphins swimming just offshore. A breakwater […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光 and ビーチ
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
峠 / 展望台 and 観光
Nishichayagai
金沢市西茶屋資料館

にし茶屋街の歴史を学べる資料館。 1階には、大正時代(1912〜1926年)のベストセラー作家で、このエリアと縁が深い島田清次郎(1899〜1930)の関係資料が展示されている。 ※と言ってもこの人物について君は聞いたこともなく、興味もないだろうからスルーしてくれても良い。 2階には、客をもてなしたお茶屋の部屋が再現されている。 鮮やかな朱色の壁、金屏風、漆塗りの装飾品などが並び、豪華な雰囲気だ。 入館が無料なのは良い。

Area
Nishichayagai and Ishikawa
Activities
観光 and 博物館
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
Katsuren Castle Ruins
Katsuren Castle Ruins

Area
Katsuren Castle Ruins and Okinawa
Activities
観光, 史跡, and 世界遺産
ひがし茶屋街
懐華樓

1820年築の金沢で一番大きな茶屋建築物。 畳まで紅色で統一した座敷や、金箔で織られた畳の茶室、全面漆塗りの階段などが公開されており、襖絵などでは現代アート作家とのコラボレーションも行なっている。 1階には甘味を楽しめるカフェやオリジナル商品を販売するショップも併設されている。

Area
ひがし茶屋街 and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ, 観光, 史跡, and 喫茶店/カフェ
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
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
主計町茶屋街
主計町茶屋街

Area
主計町茶屋街 and Ishikawa
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
Amami Oshima
Oshima Tsumugi mura

This facility allows visitors to observe the production process of Oshima tsumugi and to experience mud-dyeing using handkerchiefs, T-shirts, and other items. Located in a vast subtropical garden of about 50,000 m2, it also has a store selling Oshima silk kimonos and other goods. A guided tour of the Oshima tsumugi production process is offered […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
体験 and 観光
ひがし茶屋街

石川県金沢市東山

Area
,
Activities
史跡商店街
Ice Breaker Garingo

1 Kaiyokoen, Monbetsu-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Otaru Music Box Museum

4-1, Sumiyoshicho, Otaru, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
体験お土産観光施設
Kyushu National Museum

6-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Luminous Kobe 2

Ticket office:7-5 Hatoba-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Saltpeter Hall

134 Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

3-10-44 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣景色
Lake Kussharo

Teshikaga-cho kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然湖 / 川/ 滝
4 Chome Nanba/1 Chome Nanbanaka

4 Chome Nanbana・1 Chome Nanbanaka Chuo-ku , Osaka

Area
,
Activities
バーナイトライフ
Kushiro City Marshland Observatory

6-11 Hokuto, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
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
Yanagawa moat tour

329 Takahata, Mitsuhashi-cho, Yanagawa City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
観光船史跡
Asahikawa Ramen Village

4-119-48 Nagayama 11 Jō, Asahikawa, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
ラーメン体験
Hozenji Yokocho Alley

Namba 1-Chome,Chuo-ku ,Osaka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Cat’s Narrow Path—neko no hosomichi

19-26 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
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
Heart Shape Bay Viewpoint 

Katetsu, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

1-11-16, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Taen-hama Beach

3631 Heda, Uken-son, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
ビーチ
Hoso-oka Observatory

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

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
金沢市西茶屋資料館

石川県金沢市野町2-25-18

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Mount Io

Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然
Katsuren Castle Ruins

3807-2 Katsurenhaebaru, Uruma, Okinawa

Area
,
Activities
史跡世界遺産
懐華樓

石川県金沢市東山1-14-8

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,
Activities
史跡喫茶店/カフェ
Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu

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

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Activities
温泉
吉島家住宅

岐阜県高山市大新町1-51

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,
Activities
史跡
主計町茶屋街

石川県金沢市主計町

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,
Activities
史跡
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)

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

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Activities
史跡喫茶店/カフェ
Oshima Tsumugi mura

1945, Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

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Activities
体験