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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
新宿
BicCamera Shinjuku east exit store

Area
新宿 and Tokyo
Activities
ショッピング and 家電量販店
Kawagoe
川越氷川神社

約1,500年前に創建された、長い歴史と高い格式のある神社だ。 主祭神は素戔嗚尊で、他に素戔嗚尊の妻と子供、妻の両親という合計五柱の神々が祀られている。 これらの神々は一つの家族で、そのうち夫婦が二組であることから、川越氷川神社は「家族円満・夫婦円満・縁結び」に大いにご利益があるとして人々から信仰されている。 特に縁結びが非常に有名で、多くの女性たちが良縁祈願に訪れる。   また、370年以上の歴史があり、毎年10月中旬に約1,000,000人もの観客が集まるほど人気がある川越氷川祭はこの神社の例大祭だ。 1849年に竣工した現在の本殿の建物には、全面に精巧で素晴らしい彫刻が施されている。 また鳥居は高さ約15mと木製の鳥居としては日本最大級の大きさで、扁額の文字は、日本人の間では非常に有名で人気のある幕末の武士、勝海舟(1823〜1899年)によるものだ。   川越氷川神社がユニークなのは、歴史と格式のある神社であるにもかかわらず、絶えず新しい取り組みを行なっているところだ。 メインの参拝客である女性たちが喜びそうな、楽しくてフォトジェニックな企画やイベントを多数打ち出し続けている。 参拝客に喜んでもらい、より信仰心や親しみを持ってもらうとともに、コツコツとお金を稼いで、神社の維持/発展にそのお金を使おうとする前向きな姿勢と努力には感心してしまう。 新しい取り組みに関しては、具体的には以下だ。   <絵馬トンネル> 参拝客の願いが込められた絵馬が約20mに渡って吊り下げられ、まるでトンネルのような形となっている。 本殿の脇にあり、フォトジェニックだ。   <鯛みくじ> 日本では縁起が良い魚である鯛をモチーフにしたおみくじを、小さな釣り竿を使って釣り上げるのが楽しい。   <縁結び風鈴> 「天の川に恋の願いが届くように」というロマンティックなテーマで、夏季(7月上旬〜9月上旬)限定で行われる祭事。 この時期、たくさんの参拝客たちが(主に恋の)願い事を書いた短冊を風鈴にかけて祈る。 色鮮やかなガラスで出来た2,000個の風鈴が、涼やかな音を立てながら風に揺れる様子は、綺麗で心が洗われる。 君がすれっからしだったとしてもきっと恋をしたくなる。

Area
Kawagoe and Saitama
Activities
神社仏閣 and 観光
Hokkaido
Tsubetsu Pass Observation Facility

Tsubetsu Pass is the highest of the four passes around Lake Kussharo, at 947 meters above sea level. It offers a 360-degree panorama with an unobstructed view of Lake Kussharo below, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Shiretoko Mountain Range, and Daisetsuzan. If your timing is right, be sure to see the sea of clouds and […]

Area
Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
Saijo
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery (Kamotsuru Shuzo)

Kamotsuru Sake Brewery is one of the largest sake breweries in this area, where it has received gold prizes in several Japanese sake competitions multiple times. Here, one can experience sake tastings as well.

Area
Saijo and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Hokkaido
Wakkanai Airport

Serves Tokyo (Haneda) and Sapporo (Shin-Chitose).

Area
Hokkaido
Activities
飛行機 and 交通
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
Nakasu Kawabata
Chiso Nakamura

Area
Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka
Activities
ミシュラン, グルメ, and 日本料理
Tokyo
Funawa Honten

Famous for their simple yet tasty sweet potato yokan – a type of jellied dessert – Funawa is a long established sweets shop that first opened its doors in 1902. The 1st floor is for takeaway; cafe space is on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Area
Tokyo and Asakusa
Activities
グルメ, スイーツ, and 喫茶店/カフェ
Hokkaido
Royce’ Chocolate World

The first ever chocolate factory inside an airport. Look through the glass to see the manufacturing process. There is also a museum about chocolate and a shop.

Area
Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport
Activities
スイーツ and グルメ
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
池袋
Tobu – Ikebukuro

Area
池袋 and Tokyo
Activities
ショッピング and 百貨店
Hokkaido
Chitose Outlet Mall Rera

Located in front of JR Minami Chitose Station and easily accessible from the airport, however, there are few luxury brands. Brand List:GUCCI、COACH、Brooks Brothers、POLO RALPH LAUREN、BENETTON、TOMMY HILFIGER, and that’s about it.

Area
Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport
Activities
ショッピング and アウトレットモール
Tsukishima
Monja Monkichi

Continuously in the top 2 most popular shops, the restaurant has welcomed several famous people including world famous movie actor, Ken Watanabe. Over 100 kinds of monjayaki are on the menu, but the most popular order is the ¥1,500 ‘Monkichi Special’ , which has loads of seafood and pork. The restaurant has a retro appearance, […]

Area
Tsukishima and Tokyo
Activities
グルメ, 日本料理, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Miyajima
Reikadō

Here, there is an “eternal flame” that has been burning for more than 1,200 years since it was lit by Kobo Daishi (saint) (774-835) in 806. This fire was also the original flame of the “Peace Light” in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Water boiled in a big teakettle over the “eternal flame” is said to […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Onomichi
Hanu-tei

Renovated from an old traditional building is this Japanese style café. Inside, a 150-year-old tea house still remains. Partake in delicious sweets, tea, or coffee in the elegant garden with beautiful seasonal flowers and plants such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, or enjoy them in the tatami room. From the window seats in the […]

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ and 喫茶店/カフェ
Hokkaido
Asahikawa Airport

From within Japan there are 5 – 7 flights per day from Tokyo (Haneda Airport) and 1 flight a day from Nagoya. However, JAL and ANA are the only carriers that operate flights to Asahikawa so prices are not exactly cheap. ※ If you reserve a ticket 1 – 2.5 months in advance you can […]

Area
Hokkaido and Asahikawa
Activities
飛行機 and 交通
Kokura
Edomae Sushi Nikaku

Area
Kokura and Fukuoka
Activities
グルメ, 寿司, and ミシュラン
Miyajima
Yakigaki no Hayashi

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ, 海鮮, and 日本料理
Miyajima
Rokai-bune

During high tide at daytime, an old-fashioned boat using oars and paddles will take you through the Otorii. The boat departs from the boarding area at the entrance of Itsukushima Shrine, and the ride takes about 20 min.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Hiroshima City Central Area
Hiroshima Castle

The castle was established in 1589 by Terumoto Mori, a powerful warlord, and consists of water drillings and greenery; it is quite a sight. Hiroshima Castle is also known as “The Castle of Carp,” and one of Japan’s most powerful baseball teams that has its home ground in Hiroshima, Toyo Carp, was named after this […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 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
観光, 史跡, and 公園
Miyajima
Momijidani Park

Located at the foot of Mt. Misen primeval forest, Momijidani Park is widely known for its autumn foliage. In November, about 700 maple trees turn bright red and yellow. Cherry blossoms in spring and early summer’s fresh green leaves are something to see as well. Take a moment to enjoy a cup of tea with […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, and 公園
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
新宿
Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku West Exit

Conveniently located in front of the south exit (Higashiiguchi) of Shinjuku Station.  

Area
新宿 and Tokyo
Activities
家電量販店 and ショッピング
阿倍野/天王寺
オモニ

Area
阿倍野/天王寺 and 大阪府
Activities
グルメ and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Amami Oshima
Tsumugi Leather KASURI

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Odaiba
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Tokyo

An indoor attraction for kids, the facility has over 3 million Lego blocks. Adults alone cannot enter. Build all kinds of stuff in themed classrooms, build a Lego race car, play shooting games or enjoy 4D cinema, all kinds of attractions and large models for families to enjoy.

Area
Odaiba and Tokyo
Activities
観光 and テーマパーク
Tenjin
Yatai Mami-chan

In addition to the standard menu items such as oden and tonkotsu ramen, the restaurant offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes that can be served as snacks for alcoholic beverages. The most popular menu item is the “Mentaiko Tamago”, a tender omelette with Japanese soup stock, filled with mentaiko and green onions. […]

Area
Tenjin and Fukuoka
Activities
屋台, グルメ, and ラーメン
Hiroshima City Central Area
Nagaregawa and Yagenbori

This is the area to go to enjoy the nightlife in Hiroshima. It is the greatest nightlife entertainment district in the Chugoku and Shikoku Region, where more than 3,000 establishments including restaurants, izakayas, bars, dance clubs, and adult-entertainment stores such as cabaret, gay bars, and soap lands are crowded together. Reading the above you might […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
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
BicCamera Shinjuku east exit store

3-29-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
家電量販店
川越氷川神社

埼玉県川越市宮下町2-11-3

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Tsubetsu Pass Observation Facility

716 Kamisato, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery (Kamotsuru Shuzo)

4-31 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture

Area
,
Activities
お土産
Wakkanai Airport

6744 Koetoi, Koetoi-mura, Wakkanai, Hokkaido

Area
Activities
飛行機
Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

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

Area
, ,
Activities
史跡
Chiso Nakamura

2-10, Tsumashoji, Fukuoka Hakata-ku, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
ミシュラン日本料理
Funawa Honten

1-22-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
スイーツ喫茶店/カフェ
Royce’ Chocolate World

Connecting Facility 3rd Floorr, New Chitose Airport, Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
スイーツ
Kushiro City Marshland Observatory

6-11 Hokuto, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台
Tobu – Ikebukuro

1-1-25, Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
百貨店
Chitose Outlet Mall Rera

Outlet Mall Rera 1-2-1, Kashiwadaiminami, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
アウトレットモール
Monja Monkichi

3-8-10, Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
日本料理お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Reikadō

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
神社仏閣
Hanu-tei

11-30 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
喫茶店/カフェ
Asahikawa Airport

2 Sen-16-98 Higashi, Higashikagura, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
飛行機
Edomae Sushi Nikaku

1-4-31, Adachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
寿司ミシュラン
Yakigaki no Hayashi

505-1, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
海鮮日本料理
Rokai-bune

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
観光船
Hiroshima Castle

21-1 Motomachi, Nakaku Hiroshimashi Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
史跡
Momijidani Park

Momijidani, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然公園
Kazamidori no Yakata

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

Area
, ,
Activities
史跡
Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku West Exit

1-18-8 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
家電量販店
オモニ

大阪府大阪市生野区桃谷3-3-2

Area
,
Activities
お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Tsumugi Leather KASURI

3-16, Nazeminatomachi, Amami, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
お土産
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Tokyo

1-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo [DECKS Tokyo Beach Island Mall 3rd Floor]

Area
,
Activities
テーマパーク
Yatai Mami-chan

On the side of Fukuoka Bank Head Office on Showa-dori, 2 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Area
,
Activities
屋台ラーメン
Nagaregawa and Yagenbori

Yagenbori / Nagarekawacho, Nakaku Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
クラブ・ダンスホールナイトライフ