Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kirishima Open-Air Museum is an outdoor art museum scattered throughout the naturally rich hills of Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Set amid beautiful forests and meadows, the museum features permanent and scattered exhibits of large sculptures and environmental art by contemporary artists from Japan and abroad, offering an appealing viewing experience that unites nature and art...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake in Chitose City, Hokkaido, located within Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Formed by volcanic activity, it boasts a maximum depth of approximately 363 meters, making it one of the deepest lakes in Japan, and is characterized by its crystal-clear water surface. The lake freezes over throughout the year...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hanshin Koshien Stadium (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture) is Japan's leading baseball stadium, opened in 1924, and is one of the nation's oldest. While beloved as the home field of the professional baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers, it also hosts the Spring Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament and the Summer All-Japan High School Baseball Championship.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Ishinomori Manga Museum is a museum in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, that honors manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori (famous works include Cyborg 009 and Kamen Rider). In addition to a permanent exhibition introducing the life and world of Shotaro Ishinomori, the museum also features original drawings and reproductions, three-dimensional exhibits, videos, and interactive exhibits...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Zuiryuji Temple is a historic temple in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, known for its large-scale temple buildings constructed during the Edo period. Built as a mausoleum for the Maeda clan, the feudal lords of Takaoka, the temple grounds include a mountain gate, Buddhist hall, and lecture hall...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Matsuo Taisha Shrine (also known as Matsuo Taisha) is an ancient shrine located in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, and is known as one of Kyoto's leading shrines associated with sake brewing. Its main deity is Oyamakui-no-kami, and since ancient times, it has been worshipped as a blessing from the mountains and water. During the Heian period...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Okayama Castle (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) is nicknamed "Crow Castle" for its lustrous black exterior resembling a crow. Built by the Ukita clan during the Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, it became the castle of the Ikeda clan, who governed the castle town during the Edo period.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Daisen is a stratovolcano located in Daisen Town, Saihaku District, Tottori Prefecture, with an elevation of approximately 1,729 meters, and is the highest peak in the Chugoku region. It has long been an object of mountain worship, with shrines and temples such as Daisen-ji Temple and Ogamiyama Shrine lining the approach to the mountain, and a history of Shugendo and religious practices.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fukuroda Falls is a famous waterfall located in Daigo Town, Kuji District, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is one of Japan's three most famous waterfalls (Nachi Falls, Kegon Falls, and Fukuroda Falls). The waterfall is characterized by its four-tiered cascade, and is sometimes referred to as "Yodo Falls" (Four-Degree Falls).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kyoto Tower is a landmark tower located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, just north of Kyoto Station. It stands approximately 131 meters tall, with an observation deck approximately 100 meters above ground. It opened in 1964 (Showa 39). Initially, it received mixed reviews, with many saying its modern appearance contrasted with the surrounding historic landscape.