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Nago Castle Park (Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nago Castle Park is a lush green park centered around the castle ruins in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture. The park was developed on the site of the castle ruins (Nago Castle Ruins), which is said to have once been the base of the local area, including the "Nago Anji." The park features stone walls, ruins, walking trails, and observation spaces. -
Sagano Scenic Train (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Sagano Scenic Railway (official name: Sagano Scenic Railway/Torocco Train) is a tourist train that connects Saga-Arashiyama in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, and Kameoka. Originally running on the old San'in Main Line, it was replaced by a new line in 1989 and then restored for tourist use in 1991. -
Toretore Market (Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toretore Market (official name: Toretore Market Nanki Shirahama) is a large fresh fish and specialty market located in Shirahama Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture. It offers a wide variety of products, including fresh seafood caught at fishing ports around Shirahama, local agricultural products, dried and processed fish, souvenirs, and restaurants, all under one roof... -
Kawagoe Festival Hall (Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture)
Kawagoe Festival Hall (Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture) — Overview The Kawagoe Festival Hall is a museum-like facility showcasing the charms of the Kawagoe Festival and its float culture, which have been passed down through the generations in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Actual floats are on permanent display, and visitors can learn about the history and techniques of the festival through demonstrations of mechanical puppets and videos and documents related to the festival. -
Jingoji Temple (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Jingoji Temple (Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Jingoji Temple is an ancient temple nestled in the mountains of Takao, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is known for its tranquil atmosphere surrounded by deep forests and the abundant nature (especially the autumn foliage) that colors the stone steps and approach to the temple. It was founded in the Heian period... -
Omotesando (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Omotesando refers to the stylish and relaxed boulevard and surrounding area that runs along the border between Shibuya and Minato Wards in Tokyo. Originally developed as the approach to Meiji Shrine (Omotesando), it is a lush green area lined with zelkova and ginkgo trees. -
Takaragawa Onsen (Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takaragawa Onsen is a hot spring resort centered around Takaragawa Onsen Ousenkaku, a long-established hot spring inn located in Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. It features a group of open-air baths with large rock baths along a mountain stream, and is a large-scale hot spring resort set amidst the natural scenery. -
Shimane Museum of Art (Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture)
島根県立美術館(島根県松江市) 概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 島根県立美術館は、宍道湖(しんじこ)に面して建つ県立の美術館で、景観と調和した設計が大きな魅力です。1999年に開館して以降、地域の文化拠点として現代美術や日本画、洋画、版画、工芸など... -
Mount Katsuragi in Yamato (Gose City, Nara Prefecture)
概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 大和葛城山(おおやまとかつらぎやま)は、奈良県御所市に位置する標高約959mの山で、金剛生駒紀泉国定公園の一部に含まれます。古くから大和と河内(現在の大阪府)を分ける山として地元の信仰や文化と結びつき、登山やハイキン... -
The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum (Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture)
概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 手塚治虫記念館は、漫画・アニメの巨匠・手塚治虫(1928–1989)の功績と作品世界を紹介する専門ミュージアムで、兵庫県宝塚市にあります。1994年に開館し、手塚作品の原画や複製、アニメ映像の上映、創作の足跡をたどる展示など...
