Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Odori Park is a wide green space that runs east to west through the center of Sapporo, Hokkaido, and can be called the city's "living room." It was developed as part of a fire prevention line and urban planning during Sapporo's Meiji era development. Today, it stretches approximately 1.5 km east to west and is made up of multiple blocks.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Naruko Onsen (Naruko Onsenkyo) is a historic hot spring resort in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, that has long been beloved as one of the leading hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region. There are several smaller hot spring resorts scattered around the area (Naruko, Higashinaruko, Nakayamadaira, Kawado, etc.), collectively known as the "Naruko Onsenkyo"...

Arima Onsen (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Arima Onsen, located in Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of Japan's most historic hot spring resorts. It has long been considered one of the "Three Oldest Hot Springs of Japan," and has such a long history that it has even appeared in waka poetry and historical texts. Its waters are characterized by their iron and salt content...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Gujo Hachiman Castle is a mountain castle built on the small hill of Mt. Hachiman (approximately 350m above sea level) in Gujo Hachiman, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. It is a symbol of Gujo Hachiman, known for its old castle town and clear streams. From the Sengoku to Edo periods, the castle changed hands several times, and the town and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Yamanaka, located in Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and is the largest of the five lakes in terms of water area. Located at an elevation of approximately 980 meters, it is famous nationwide as a viewpoint for Mount Fuji, with views across the lake. The lake is relatively flat, and a well-maintained circular trail is available.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (official name: Hanahaku Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi) is a vast urban park located in Tsurumi Ward, Osaka City. It was developed as one of the venues for the 1990 International Garden and Greenery Exposition (Hana no Banpaku/Hanahaku), and the park utilizes the site...

Udo Shrine (Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Udo Shrine is a unique shrine with its main hall housed in a sea cavern carved into the cliffs of the Nichinan Coast. In ancient times, it was worshipped as a god of protection of the sea, safe voyages, safe childbirth, and matchmaking. The main deity is the Udo-jingu...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Awa Odori Kaikan (Awa Odori Kaikan), located in the center of Tokushima City, is a facility where you can learn about and experience the culture of Awa Odori. In addition to learning about the history of Awa Odori and the mechanics of the dance and music through exhibits, there is also a performance stage, an experience corner, a souvenir shop, a video corner, and more...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Nokogiri is a mountain located in Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, with an elevation of approximately 329 meters. As its name suggests, the mountain is characterized by its sawtooth-like rock surface. It has long been used as a quarry, and the carved cliffs and quarry marks create a unique landscape.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nikko Cedar Avenue is a cedar-lined avenue that runs through Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is said to have originated in the Edo period when trees were planted along the road to Nikko Toshogu Shrine and other destinations. The avenue is lined with large trees, some hundreds of years old, stretching for approximately 30-37 km and containing over 10,000 trees.