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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
Hokkaido
Goryōkaku Park

If you look at Fort Goryokaku from right above, you’ll see it is shaped like a pentagram. It is the first western style castle and where the last samurais fought the new government army 150 years ago. Today it exists as a park. It’s open from 5am and entrance is free (too generous)! When spring […]

Area
Hokkaido and Hakodate
Activities
観光 and 庭園
神戸
Rōshōki

People are always lining up to taste Roushouki’s Chinese buns; it’s no wonder they sell 13,000 a day! Established in 1915, this restaurant specializes in Chinese steamed buns with minced pork filling. The soft, springy dough is filled with juicy minced pork back ribs. A small bun is only 90 yen, but you do have […]

Area
神戸, 南京町, 三宮・元町, and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, テイクアウト/弁当, and 中華料理
神戸
Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

The Former Chinese Consulate is the only eastern-style building of the Ijinkan homes. The inside is furnished with various art pieces dating back between the Ming and Qing dynasties of China.

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
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
Akan Sightseeing Cruise

The Akan Sightseeing Cruise circumnavigates Lake Akan and operates 4 to 11 times a day between May and November. The boat departs from the pier on the south side of the lake and cruises for about 85 minutes, taking in the view of Mt. Oakan and Mt. Meakan, with stops at Churui Island (where the […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
自然, 観光船, and 観光
Hokkaido
Bic Camera Sapporo

Area
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Activities
ショッピング and 家電量販店
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
景色, 神社仏閣, and 観光
Tenjin
SOLARIA STAGE

A commercial facility operated by Nishitetsu (West Japan Railways). Compared to its sister facility, Solaria Plaza, it has a lower price range and many stores catering to local commuters. The second floor is directly connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and the third floor to Nishitetsu Tenjin Express Bus Terminal for convenient transportation.

Area
Tenjin and Fukuoka
Activities
ショッピング and 百貨店
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
Nishichayagai
穂濤

Area
Nishichayagai and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ and 日本料理
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
峠 / 展望台, 景色, 観光, and 自然
Miyajima
Wada

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ, 海鮮, and ミシュラン
金沢城公園
豆皿茶屋

鶴の丸休憩館の中にあるおしゃれな和風カフェ。 2017年夏オープンとまだ新しい。 3種類(1,200円、1,800円、2,500円)ある御膳は、石川の名物(寿司•スイーツなど)を少量ずつ色々と味わうことが出来、お勧めだ。 その他、スイーツとドリンク(抹茶やコーヒー)のセットメニューもある。

Area
金沢城公園 and Ishikawa
Activities
グルメ and 喫茶店/カフェ
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
神戸
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Known for being the best herb gardens in Japan, it is also the most easily accessible night view viewing spot in the mountains. You may choose to either watch from the bullet-train or go up 400 meters to the peak on the ropeway near Shin-Kobe Station. The gondola lift on the ropeway holds up to […]

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 庭園, 景色, and 夜景
Tsukishima
Monja Kura

The umami from the soup stock packs a punch thanks to the butter used to grill the monjayaki. The special broth and milk used to make a cream sauce style monjayaki is most popular, often calling for lines. The shop also deserves praise for the large volume of monjayaki compared to other shops.

Area
Tsukishima and Tokyo
Activities
グルメ, 日本料理, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
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
Kawagoe
川越一番街

川越一番街は、約400mの風情がある通りで、川越で最も賑わうエリアだ。 江戸時代(1603〜1868年)後期から明治時代(1868〜1912年)にかけて建てられた30棟余りの蔵造りの建物が立ち並んでいる。 ※通りが歩行者専用となっておらず双方向に車が通るのでちょっと落ち着かないのが難点。 かつて東京に多数あった蔵造りの建物は、関東大震災 (1923年)や第二次世界大戦時のアメリカ軍による空襲によって失われてしまったため、川越の蔵造りの町並みはより一層重要な歴史的遺産となっている。

Area
Kawagoe and Saitama
Activities
観光, 史跡, ショッピング, お土産, and 商店街
Hokkaido
Otaru Canal

The canal – completed in 1923 – spans 1,140 meters in length and a sightseeing highlight. Along the canal, a promenade and stone brick warehouses stand seeming nostalgic. Once dusk settles in, a romantic fairy-tale-like scene emerges as the promenade and brick warehouses come to life from the warm glow of gas lamps. Nowadays, the […]

Area
Hokkaido and Otaru
Activities
観光船, 観光, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 景色
Shirakawago
Masuen Bunsuke

A local restaurant in a gassho-style building. River fish such as char and rainbow trout are raised in a fish-pond on the premises using high-quality spring water. The fresh fish are taken out of the pond after an order is placed, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: sashimi, grilled with salt, and […]

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
グルメ and 日本料理
ミナミ
Genroku Sushi

Near the shop there is a hand holding sushi prominently sticking out from a wall, originally installed in 2010. The type of sushi being held is red-fleshed (lean) tuna. Size 2.4m tall, 2.4 wide  

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
観光 and 撮影スポット
Hokkaido
Kitaichi Glass Sangokan

Kitaichi Glass’ largest shop of more than 10 in Otaru City. Each floor of the dignified stone building – constructed in 1891 – presents a different theme of outstanding glass works. On the first floor is a lamp that looks like something from a fantasy, lighting up the cafe where you can be entertained with […]

Area
Hokkaido and Otaru
Activities
体験, お土産, 観光, and 観光施設
阿倍野/天王寺
Abeno Harukas

Standing proud as the tallest skyscraper in Japan (300 m tall, so it’s not that impressive…the tallest structure in Japan, however, is Tokyo Skytree at 634 m.) On the top floor, presenting a grand view of Osaka roughly 300 meters high, (60 floors up) is the observation deck Harukas 300. Below, a department store stretching […]

Area
阿倍野/天王寺 and 大阪府
Activities
百貨店, 観光, 博物館, 観光施設, 宿泊施設, ホテル, レストラン街, 夜景, グルメ, スイーツ, and ショッピング
Munakata Taisha
Munakata Taisha

Area
Munakata Taisha and Fukuoka
Activities
観光, 神社仏閣, and 世界遺産
しまなみ海道
Setoda sunset beach

Selected as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, from the beach you can see the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, and 景色
Amami Oshima
Amami Oshima Kaiun Shuzo

It is located in Uken-son in the western area, quite far from the airport and Naze.

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
お土産, 観光, 観光施設, and ショッピング
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
ミナミ
Shinsaibashisuji shopping district

The shopping district with over 250 years of history, and consists of roads with a length of 580m from north to south. Lining the sides of the streets you can find department, brand, fashion, general, drug, sweet and souvenir stores and restaurants – approximately 180 stores altogether. On the average weekday around 60,000 people go […]

Area
ミナミ and 大阪府
Activities
ショッピング and 商店街
Hakata-Station
Umachika!

A food floor on the basement level of Hakata Hankyu that is very popular with tourists and locals for good reason. Everywhere you look are high quality sweets, boxed lunches, and delicatessen sold at reasonable prices. There is also a food court (100 seats) called “Hankyu Umaka Shokudo,” where seven restaurants featuring Osaka and Kyushu […]

Area
Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
Activities
グルメ and レストラン街
Kintaikyo

Yokoyama, Iwakuni Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi

Area
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Activities
湖 / 川/ 滝史跡
Goryōkaku Park

44 Goryōkakuchō, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
庭園
Rōshōki

2-1-14 Motomachi Dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

Area
, , ,
Activities
テイクアウト/弁当中華料理
Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

2-18-2 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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
Akan Sightseeing Cruise

4-5-8 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然観光船
Bic Camera Sapporo

2-1, Kita-5-jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
家電量販店
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

3-10-44 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
景色神社仏閣
SOLARIA STAGE

2-11-3, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
百貨店
Tree of Ken and Mary

Okubo Kyosei, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然景色
穂濤

石川県金沢市清川町3-11

Area
,
Activities
日本料理
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

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

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色自然
Wada

424 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
海鮮ミシュラン
豆皿茶屋

石川県金沢市丸の内1

Area
,
Activities
喫茶店/カフェ
Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

5491 Tadami-cho Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Area
,
Activities
博物館
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Nunobiki 1-4-3, Kitano-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
庭園景色夜景
Monja Kura

3-9-9 Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
日本料理お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Moegi no Yakata

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

Area
, ,
Activities
史跡
川越一番街

埼玉県川越市幸町周辺

Area
,
Activities
史跡お土産商店街
Otaru Canal

Minatomachi, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
観光船湖 / 川/ 滝景色
Masuen Bunsuke

1915 Ogi-machi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu

Area
,
Activities
日本料理
Genroku Sushi

1-6-9 Dotonbori Chuo-ku ,Osaka

Area
,
Activities
撮影スポット
Kitaichi Glass Sangokan

7-26, Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
体験お土産観光施設
Munakata Taisha

2331 Tashima, Munakata City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣世界遺産
Setoda sunset beach

1506-15, Setoda-machi Tarumi, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然景色
Amami Oshima Kaiun Shuzo

2924-2, Yuwan, Oshimagun Ukenson, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
お土産観光施設
Itsukushima Shrine

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣世界遺産
Shinsaibashisuji shopping district

1-2 Chome Shinsaibashi Chuo-ku, Osaka

Area
,
Activities
商店街
Umachika!

Hakata Hankyu 1F, 1-1, Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
レストラン街