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Shirakawago
Wada Family Residence

This is the Wada family residence, a prominent family that prospered in the niter trade during the Edo period and was the feudal lord of the area. It is the largest gassho-zukuri house in Shirakawa-go, and its elegance and beauty makes it one of the pillars of Shirakawa-go. Although it is more than 300 years […]

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 史跡
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
史跡 and 観光
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Park

Area
Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Activities
観光, 博物館, and 史跡
Nishichayagai
華の宿

にし茶屋街にある、現在も営業している5軒のお茶屋の一つで、午前中は茶房として営業しているので、一般客も入ることが出来る。 築200年以上の歴史ある建物で、本格的なお茶屋の雰囲気が味わうことが出来る。 1階でお茶やコーヒーをいただいた後、サービスとして2階のお座敷を見学できるシステム。 ちなみに、上質の抹茶と和菓子のセットが500円、コーヒーは300円と格安だ! 見どころは、高級感あふれるVIPご用達の部屋「群青壁の間」。

Area
Nishichayagai and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ, 観光, 史跡, and 喫茶店/カフェ
Kawagoe
大沢家住宅

1792年創建と、蔵造りの町並みの中で最も古い建物で、外見は重厚感があり、内部は見応えがある。 川越にある蔵造りの建物の中で唯一、日本国の重要文化財に指定されている。 元々は呉服と太物の店だったが、現在では屋号が「小松屋」に変わり、1Fでは民芸品や土産物の販売、2Fでは日本各地の民家をテーマにした絵画の展示が行われている。

Area
Kawagoe and Saitama
Activities
観光 and 史跡
ひがし茶屋街
志摩

1820年に建てられた格式の高いお茶屋で、建設当時の姿のままに残っている貴重な存在であるため、日本の重要文化財に指定されている。 お茶屋特有の繊細で優美な造りとなっており、旦那衆が遊びを楽しんだ座敷、四季折々の表情を見せる坪庭などが公開されている。 1階奥の茶室「寒村庵」では、庭を見ながら抹茶(※季節の生菓子付き700円、干菓子付き500円)を楽しむことが出来る。 ※200円の違いなので、生菓子を頼んだほうが良い。 撮影はスマートフォンでのみ可能。

Area
ひがし茶屋街 and Ishikawa
Activities
体験, 観光, and 史跡
Tokyo
Nezu Shrine

This venerable shrine is said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru (72-114), a legendary hero in ancient Japanese history, and has a history of more than 1,900 years. It is one of the ten shrines of Tokyo and often appears in period dramas on Japanese television. The shrine pavilion, built in 1706, is the […]

Area
Tokyo and Yanesen
Activities
観光 and 史跡
高山
日下部民藝館

かつて高山で有数の豪商だった日下部家が1879年に建てた豪邸で、高山の町屋建築の“集大成的な存在”。 長さ約13m の梁などを使って組み上げた吹き抜けなど、力強く豪壮な構造が特徴的だ。 奥の土蔵が展示室になっており、5,000点ある美術品や民芸品などの収集品が順次公開されている。 その他、江戸時代(1603〜1868年)・後期と明治時代(1868年〜1912年)の生活用具なども展示されている。 1階中央部にある休憩所では、お茶と煎餅をいただける(※無料)。 吉島家住宅の南隣にある。

Area
高山 and Gifu
Activities
観光 and 史跡
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
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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 […]

Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Nagamachibukeyashikiato
旧加賀藩士高田家跡

江戸時代に加賀藩に仕えた中級武士、高田家の屋敷跡で、当時の武士の生活を垣間見ることが出来る施設だ。 中級武士以上が設置することができた長屋門や奉公人が暮らした仲間部屋、馬屋などがあるが、屋敷自体は残っていないのが残念。 池泉回遊式庭園は綺麗でなかなか良い感じだ。 なお、高田家の禄高は550石で、現在価値に直すと約1,100万円。 加賀藩という大組織の中では課長くらいのランクだったと思われる。 入場料金は無料、金沢市は太っ腹だ!

Area
Nagamachibukeyashikiato and Ishikawa
Activities
観光, 庭園, and 史跡
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
Iwakuni
Kintaikyo

Kintaikyo is a beautiful arched wooden bridge that spans across Nishiki-gawa. It has a length of 193 m and a width of 5 m, and it is constructed through a traditional Japanese technique of wood joinery, called the Kumiki. The middle three sequences create the arch of the bridge that has five sequences, which is […]

Area
Iwakuni, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi
Activities
観光, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 史跡
神戸
旧神戸居留地十五番館

1880年に竣工されたこのエリア最古の建築物で、元々は米国領事館だった。 内部にはおしゃれなカフェもある。

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
ベイエリア(神戸)
Kobe Brick Warehouse

This warehouse, built with red bricks, was constructed 120 years ago. Now, it is a small, fashionable place with 7 different restaurants and stores. When the sun sets, the warehouse lights up and creates a wondrous atmosphere.

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, ショッピング, 商店街, 観光, 峠 / 展望台, 史跡, and レストラン街
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
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
史跡 and 観光
Gokayama
Suganuma gassho-zukuri village

Surrounded by steep mountains and the Shogawa River, it is a small village measuring approximately 230 meters from north to south and 240 meters from east to west, with nine gassho-zukuri houses remaining. Of these, two were built at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868), and seven were built after the Meiji period (1868-1912).

Area
Gokayama and Toyama
Activities
観光, 史跡, and 世界遺産
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
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
Shirakawago
Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area

This observatory was built on the site of the castle of Ujikatsu Yamashita, a vassal of the Uchigashima Tameji clan who ruled this area in the 15th century. The front of the observatory is a precipitous cliff.

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 史跡
Shirakawago
Gassho-zukuri Minkaen

This open-air museum consists of 25 disused gassho-zukuri houses that have been relocated from various locations in Shirakawa-go and are being preserved and opened to the public; 9 of the 25 houses have been designated as important cultural properties. The park contains a shrine, a water mill, a stable, and other buildings that recreate the […]

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
史跡, 観光, and 博物館
神戸
The Uroko House & the Uroko Museum

First built in the Kyukyoryuchi in 1885 as a luxury house-for-rent for foreigners, the Uroko House was rebuilt 1905 here. Uroko is the Japanese word for scales, and this Ijinkan was named the Uroko House after the fish scale design on the exterior of the house. The uroko on the house are actually just rock […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 博物館, and 史跡
Tokyo Station Area
Outer Gardens of the Imperial Palace (Kokyo Gaien)

Free to roam at anytime the Japanese black pine trees and beautiful green grass laid out in the open space is a nice scene to take in. Interestingly, during the Edo period, this area was occupied with houses of senior statesmen. Below are the main viewing attractions. Nijubashi 2 bridges connect the outer gardens over […]

Area
Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
Activities
史跡, 公園, and 観光
Shirakawago
Shikawa-go

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
旅館, 史跡, 世界遺産, 観光, and 宿泊施設
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
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
神戸
Moegi no Yakata

Moegi no Yakata was built in 1903. It was originally the residence of the American Consul General. The light green exterior is a beautiful and unique feature of the home. The inside is just as lovely. Check out the arabesque-patterned stairs and intricately-detailed mantelpiece. You can also get a wonderful view of the rest of […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, 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
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat

Take a 20-minute spin along the inner moat of Osaka Castle on this tourist boat, and you’ll be able to see Japan’s highest stone wall from a close proximity. Long ago, only those of a high status were able to ride this special boat layered with gold foil.

Area
Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Activities
観光船, 観光, and 史跡
Wada Family Residence

997 Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, Gifu

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Kokura Castle

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

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Osaka Castle Park

1-1 Osaka, Chuo-ku, Osaka City

Area
,
Activities
博物館史跡
華の宿

金沢市野町2-24-3

Area
,
Activities
史跡喫茶店/カフェ
大沢家住宅

川越市元町1-15-2

Area
,
Activities
史跡
志摩

石川県金沢市東山1-13-21

Area
,
Activities
体験史跡
Nezu Shrine

1-28-9 Nedu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
史跡
日下部民藝館

岐阜県高山市大新町1-52

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Ainokura Folklore Museum

352 Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama

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,
Activities
博物館史跡
旧加賀藩士高田家跡

石川県金沢市長町2-6-1

Area
,
Activities
庭園史跡
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
Kintaikyo

Yokoyama, Iwakuni Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi

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Activities
湖 / 川/ 滝史跡
旧神戸居留地十五番館

兵庫県神戸市中央区浪花町15

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Kobe Brick Warehouse

1-5-5 Higashi Kawaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
商店街峠 / 展望台史跡レストラン街
吉島家住宅

岐阜県高山市大新町1-51

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Iwase House

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

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Suganuma gassho-zukuri village

Suganuma, Nanto City, Toyama

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Activities
史跡世界遺産
Yamate Hachibankan

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

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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
Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area

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

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,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色史跡
Gassho-zukuri Minkaen

2499 Ogi-machi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu

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,
Activities
史跡博物館
The Uroko House & the Uroko Museum

2-20-4 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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Activities
博物館史跡
Shikawa-go

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

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,
Activities
旅館史跡世界遺産
Matsuzaka-tei

3-9-22 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

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,
Activities
史跡
Kazamidori no Yakata

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

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Activities
史跡
Moegi no Yakata

3-10-11 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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Activities
史跡
Ainokura gassho-zukuri village

616 Ainokura, Nanto City, Toyama

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Activities
史跡世界遺産
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat

Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

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Activities
観光船史跡