Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Wakura Onsen, located in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is one of the most well-known hot spring resorts on the Noto Peninsula. Facing Nanao Bay, it has long been popular as a therapeutic hot spring and seaside resort, boasting stunning views from its location near the sea and high-quality hot spring water. The spring water is a chloride spring (sodium...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Saruhashi (Monkey Bridge) is a wooden tourist attraction in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, known for the beautiful scenery created by the combination of a deep valley and a wooden bridge. There are various theories about the origin of the name, including "long ago, monkeys served as a bridge to cross the valley" and "the bridge's structure resembles a monkey's limbs.".

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mother Farm is a tourist ranch located in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. Taking advantage of the vast hilly terrain, Mother Farm offers flower fields, animal encounters, shows, and hands-on programs. Since its opening, it has developed into an "urban tourist ranch" easily accessible from urban areas. Seasonal...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shiriyazaki Lighthouse is an iconic lighthouse located on Cape Shiriyazaki in Higashidori Village, on the eastern tip of the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture. It served as a key point overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Tsugaru Strait, and was part of the coastal shipping route established during the Meiji period.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shirakawa Spring is a famous spring located in Minamiaso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture. The clear, cool groundwater that springs out after being filtered through Aso's volcanic region is highly transparent and has long been used in the region for drinking water and agricultural use. It has been designated a "famous spring" by the Ministry of the Environment...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Omazaki is located in Oma Town, Aomori Prefecture, at the tip of the Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost point of Honshu. Its magnificent views across the Tsugaru Strait to Hokkaido (towards Hakodate), as well as its iconic "Northernmost Point of Honshu" monument and lighthouse, make it a popular tourist spot.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kodai Hasu no Sato is a park and plant viewing spot located in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, centered around lotus. A large pond in the center of the garden is planted with many different types of lotus, including ancient lotus, and in summer, visitors can enjoy the spectacle of the flowers blooming all over the place. The park also has an observation deck...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, located in Nakagusuku Village, Nakagami County, in central Okinawa Island, are representative remains of a castle (gusuku) from the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, the castle is said to have been renovated and expanded by Gosamaru and other local ruling families.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fukuyama Castle (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) was built in the early Edo period, with construction beginning in 1619 (Genwa 5) by Mizuno Katsunari. Located in the heart of the castle town of Fukuyama, the castle has the dignified appearance of a typical flatland castle, complete with moat, stone walls, and a castle tower...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Matsuyama Castle is a flatland castle built on Mount Katsuyama (approximately 132 meters above sea level) in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. It is a famous castle whose walls, which were developed during the Edo period, remain in good condition. Construction began after the Battle of Sekigahara under Kato Yoshiaki and others, and even after its completion, it continued to be used by feudal lords...