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A large building with a tree in front of it How Long to Spend at Sensoji Temple: 1 Hour, 2 Hours, or Half Day? Plan the right Sensoji Temple visit length: 1 hour for highlights, 2-3 hours for Asakusa streets, or a half day with food, photos, a... Aso Farm Land Royal Zone in Minamiaso Aso Farm Village Guide: Stay, Day Trip, Access, and Is It Worth It? Plan Aso Farm Village and Aso Farm Land with stay vs day-trip advice, time needed, access notes, family fit, and official informatio... a tall tower towering over a river next to a bridge Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck vs Galleria: Which Ticket Is Worth It? Compare Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria by view, price, time needed, weather risk, and who should pay for the higher 450... 富岡製糸場(群馬県富岡市)の写真 Things to Do in Tomioka City: Silk Mill, Mt. Myogi, and Safari Park Plan what to do in Tomioka City, including Tomioka Silk Mill, access from Tokyo, Mt. Myogi, Gunma Safari Park, and a focused day-tri... Best Museums in Gifu City: Art, History, and a Half-Day Routeの写真 Museums in Gifu City: Art, History, and Half-Day Route Compare museums in Gifu City for art, history, rainy days, and a half-day route around Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art and Gifu City... Things to Do at New Chitose Airport Before Your Flightの写真 New Chitose Airport Layover Guide: Time, Food, Shops, and Onsen Plan a New Chitose Airport layover by time available, including food, shops, Royce Chocolate World, onsen, theater, and winter trave...

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  • Gyokusendo Cave (Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Gyokusendo Cave is a representative limestone cave located in Nanjo City in the southern part of Okinawa's main island, and is the central attraction of the tourist facility "Okinawa World (Cultural Kingdom Gyokusendo Cave)." The cave is densely packed with stalactites and stalagmites formed over the course of many years by Ryukyu limestone...
  • Hakone Garden (Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hakone-en is a tourist facility and leisure area located on the north shore of Lake Ashi (Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture). Taking advantage of its location overlooking Lake Ashi, it offers an aquarium, a sightseeing boat landing, a boarding point for the Komagatake Ropeway, lakeside walking paths, restaurants, and souvenir shops...
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    Minoh Falls (Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Minoh Falls is a 33-meter waterfall located in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, and is a representative scenic spot in Minoh Park. It has long been known as a place of training and pilgrimage, and was frequently featured in songs and paintings during the Edo period. Surrounded by lush natural forests, it is a popular spot for those seeking a peaceful and peaceful time.
  • Tempozan Ferris Wheel (Minato Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

    Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (Minato Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel is located within Tempozan Harbor Village in Minato Ward, Osaka City. Its oceanfront location and panoramic views of the Osaka Bay Area make it a popular tourist spot, and it offers a great view of the surrounding Osaka Bay area.
  • Iimoriyama (Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Iimoriyama is a small hill about 200 meters above sea level in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, located east of the center of Aizuwakamatsu. It is particularly known as the site of the tragic suicide of the Byakkotai (White Tiger Corps), 19 young men, during the Boshin War (1868) at the end of the Edo period.
  • Yamato Museum (Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Yamato Museum (official name: Kure Maritime History and Science Museum) is a museum located in the port area of Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, showcasing the history of maritime affairs, shipbuilding, and Kure. Since the Meiji era, Kure has been a port town home to some of Japan's leading naval arsenals (Kure Naval Arsenal) and shipyards, and the Yamato Museum...
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    Horyuji Temple (Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Horyuji Temple is an ancient temple located in Ikaruga Town, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture. It is said to have been founded during the Asuka period as a temple associated with Prince Shotoku. It boasts some of the world's oldest wooden buildings, and in 1993 was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site as part of the "Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area.".
  • Fuji Shibazakura Festival (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture)

    Fuji Shibazakura Festival (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture) [Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] The Fuji Shibazakura Festival is a spring flower festival where colorful moss phlox (moss phlox) blooms all over the place with Mount Fuji as a backdrop. The venue is Fuji Motosu Lake Resort in Fujikawaguchiko Town (the venue name may be spelled differently depending on the year).
  • Sapporo Beer Garden (Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)

    Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sapporo Beer Garden is a Sapporo Beer-affiliated facility located in Higashi Ward, Sapporo. It houses the Sapporo Beer Museum, where visitors can learn about the history of beer and the brewing process, and the Sapporo Beer Garden (Beer Hall), where visitors can enjoy Jingisukan (lamb teppanyaki) and freshly brewed beer.
  • Kinchakuda (Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture)

    Kinchakuda (Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kinchakuda is a famous spot named after the riverbed of the Komagawa River in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, which is surrounded by a shape resembling a drawstring bag. It is known nationwide, especially for the clusters of red spider lilies that bloom in the fall...
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  • Tokyo Art Museums Half-Day Itinerary: How to Choose One or Two Museumsの写真

    Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

  • 東京芸術劇場(東京都豊島区)の写真

    Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Toshima Ward, Tokyo)

  • 浅野川大橋(石川県金沢市)の写真

    Asanogawa Ohashi Bridge (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)

Recent spots

  • Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Koto-ku, Tokyo)
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Toshima Ward, Tokyo)
  • Asanogawa Ohashi Bridge (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
  • Lake Biwa Museum (Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
  • Keya no Omon (Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

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