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Kawagoe
川越大師 喜多院

喜多院は、慈覚大師(794〜864年)という非常に位の高い僧によって830年に創建された天台宗の名刹。 歴史的に価値のある建物や美術・工芸品を数多く有し、また素晴らしい庭があることで有名だ。 桜と紅葉の名所でもある。   少し喜多院の歴史について語る。 創建から長らくは無量寿寺という名前の寺であったが、1612年に高僧の天海僧正が住職となった際、喜多院と寺名が改められた。 天海僧正は、徳川幕府の創始者で絶大な権力を持っていた徳川家康(1543〜1616年)から大きな信任を得ていたため、喜多院は徳川幕府にとって特別な存在となった。 1638年に起きた川越エリアの大火で喜多院の建物はほぼ全てが焼失してしまうが、当時の将軍であった徳川家光(1604〜1651年)はすぐさま喜多院の再建にとりかかり、そして江戸城にあった別殿を移築して、喜多院の客殿と書院等としたほどの厚遇を見せた。 なお、この客殿と書院は、江戸城にあった際は、それぞれ「徳川家光の誕生の間」であり、女性の権力者として日本人の間では有名な「春日局の化粧の間」であった。 ※1657年に江戸城が焼失したため、この喜多院の客殿と書院が、創建時の江戸城の唯一の遺構となっている。   境内にある五百羅漢は、1782年から約50年間にわたり建立されたもので、表情の豊かな石の仏像が538体も鎮座している。

Area
Kawagoe and Saitama
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
神戸
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.

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, 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
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Miyajima
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 […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, 景色, and 世界遺産
Hokkaido
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

Having won several international competitions, the Yoichi Distillery is the origin of the now famous Nikka Whisky brand. Participate in a FREE tour of the distillery process, with 2 kinds of whisky tasting! If you prefer to go along with a guide, you have to make online reservations 3–5 days in advance.

Area
Hokkaido and Otaru
Activities
観光 and 観光施設
Hokkaido
Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa

Bathe in a variety of baths at this luxury hotel. The open–air bath overlooking Lake Toya offers a great view and a sense of freedom. It’s like an infinity pool, where the surface of Lake Toya and the surface of the bath seem to merge into one. The large indoor bath is like a “semi–open–air […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Toya
Activities
観光, 温泉, and 観光施設
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
観光, 景色, and 神社仏閣
神戸
la Maison de GRACIANI, Kitano, Kobe

Built in 1908, a French trading merchant named Mr. Granciani once lived here. It has been turned into a French restaurant that was awarded a Michelin Star! Dinner is quite expensive, but their lunch courses start at 4900 yen, not including tax.  

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, 観光, フレンチ, 史跡, and ミシュラン
Akizuki
Sugi no Baba

This is a 500-meter walkway leading from the Akizuki Museum to the Akizuki Castle Ruins. It was once lined with cedar trees and used by samurai warriors to practice horsemanship, hence the name “Sugi no Baba.” The cedar trees were replaced by a large number of cherry trees in celebration of Japan’s victory in the […]

Area
Akizuki and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 自然
Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine

It is the most famous sightseeing spot on Miyajima and a World Heritage Site (cultural). Based on its unique structure and the unbelievable idea of using the sea as its grounds, the shrine elegantly stands while the scenery changes dramatically with the rise and fall of the tide every six hours. Especially at high tide, […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 神社仏閣, and 世界遺産
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
ナイトライフ and 観光
Hiroshima City Central Area
Shukkeien

Shukkeien is a Japanese garden featuring paths around the pond, which was constructed in 1620 in the villa of Nagaakira Asano, the feudal lord of Hiroshima at the time. It is said that it imitates the Xihu Lake in Hangzhou City from China. The atmosphere is splendid with various flowers blooming every season, such as […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 庭園, and 史跡
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
グルメ, ショッピング, 観光, and 映画館
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
Osaka North
Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

The high-rise Umeda Sky Building was constructed so that the two individual buildings join at the top to form a design that looks like a floating spaceship. With a global reputation, every year the building is visited by over a million tourists and was once featured in a British magazine article on the “Top 20 […]

Area
Osaka North and 大阪府
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 夜景
Gokayama
Exile Hut

A small thatched building where criminals were imprisoned during the Edo period (1603-1868). It was moved to a new location and restored in 1965.

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光 and 史跡
ベイエリア(神戸)
Kobe Harborland

In this area,  you can enjoy gourmet food and shopping, with commercial facilities such as “Kobe Harborland Umie” and “Kobe Brick Warehouse”. It is a standard date spot for couples in Kobe.

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, and 観光
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
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
Minamikaigan
ニライ橋・カナイ橋

県道86号線から国道331号線へ下っていく途中にある、全長約660mの絶景スポット。 高低差約80mの断崖の上下を、連続する2つの橋が、大きくカーブを描きながら結んでおり、通るとまるで空中をドライブしているかのような感覚になる。 ちなみに上(山側)がニライ橋で、下(海側)がカナイ橋 ※ニライカナイとは、現地の言葉で「海の向こうにある理想郷」という意味だ。 ニライ橋・カナイ橋をドライブする場合は、海を見下ろす絶景を眺めることが出来る、山側から海側へと下るルートを採るべきだ。 ※海側から山側へと上るルートはあまり眺めが良くない。 なお、ニライ橋・カナイ橋のドライブには、橋の上は駐車禁止で、かつ急なカーブが多い道であるため、運転者はじっくり絶景を見ることが出来ないという“致命的な”欠点がある。 車を運転する君は、トンネル(ニライ橋・カナイ橋の頂上付近)にある展望所に行け。 この展望所は、海からは多少遠いが、標高が150mもあるので、ニライ橋・カナイ橋の全景や太平洋を見渡すなどの素晴らしいパノラマビューを楽しむことが出来る。

Area
Minamikaigan and Okinawa
Activities
観光, 自然, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Park

Area
Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Activities
博物館, 史跡, and 観光
Hokkaido
Aidomari Hot Spring

This is the easternmost hot spring in Japan. It is a very “wild” open-air bath, with a bathtub surrounded by a wooden frame dug into the gravel of the shore. Naturally, it is a pleasant experience to soak in the bathtub while enjoying the view of the ocean, but there are no stores, so you […]

Area
Hokkaido and Shiretoko
Activities
観光 and 温泉
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
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
Shinsekai
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 […]

Area
Shinsekai and 大阪府
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, 商店街, 観光, 居酒屋, and 通り/街道
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
北野異人館
Kitano Ijinkan

Ijinkan is a residence where foreigners once lived in Kitano, a residential area on the mountain side of Sannomiya. Take lots of pictures and post them on social media such as Instagram and Facebook. If you plan to visit multiple Ijinkans, it is a good idea to use a discount ticket.

Area
北野異人館 and Hyogo
Activities
通り/街道 and 観光
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
Mojiko
Mojiko Port

Area
Mojiko and Fukuoka
Activities
観光 and 通り/街道
Noboribetsu
Jigokudani(Hell Valley)

Jigokudani is the aftermath of a volcanic repution that took place 10,0000 years ago. The crater you see today has diameter of 450 meters and an area of 11,000 square meters, and is the most popular tourist attraction in Noboribetsu Onsen. Located in the northeastern part of Noboribetsu Onsen, Jigokudani or “Hell’s Valley” gets its […]

Area
Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Activities
観光, 自然, and 温泉
川越大師 喜多院

埼玉県川越市小仙波町1-20-1

Area
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Activities
神社仏閣
Yamate Hachibankan

2−20−7 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
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Activities
史跡
Ayamaru Misaki

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

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Misen Summit/Observation Deck

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然景色世界遺産
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

7-6, Kurokawacho, Yoichi-cho yoichi-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光施設
Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa

7–1, Toyako Onsen, Sobetsu–cho, Usu–gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉観光施設
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

3-10-44 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
景色神社仏閣
Sugi no Baba

Akizuki no Tori, Asakura City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
自然
Itsukushima Shrine

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣世界遺産
CAT’S FUKUOKA

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

Area
,
Activities
ナイトライフ
Shukkeien

2-11 Kaminoborimachi, Nakaku Hiroshimashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
庭園史跡
Ariake Garden

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

Area
,
Activities
映画館
Kushiro City Marshland Observatory

6-11 Hokuto, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

Umeda Sky Building 39 / 40F 1-1 Oyodonaka Kita-ku, Osaka

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台夜景
Exile Hut

278 Tamukai, Nanto City, Toyama

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Kobe Harborland

1 Higashikawasaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
Former Osaka Shosen

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

Area
,
Activities
観光施設伝統文化
Lake Oyunuma

Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribeetsu, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然温泉
ニライ橋・カナイ橋

沖縄県南城市知念吉富

Area
,
Activities
自然峠 / 展望台景色
Osaka Castle Park

1-1 Osaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka City

Area
,
Activities
博物館史跡
Aidomari Hot Spring

Aidomari, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Asakura Akizuki Museum

532, Akizuki no Tori, Asakura City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
博物館
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
Janjan Yokocho Alley

3 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku Osakashi, Osaka

Area
,
Activities
商店街居酒屋通り/街道
Yumoto Isaribikan

375-1 Nesakichō, Hakodate, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Kitano Ijinkan

Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
Yumoto Takubokutei

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

Area
,
Activities
温泉
Mojiko Port

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

Area
,
Activities
通り/街道
Jigokudani(Hell Valley)

Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

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Activities
自然温泉