Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fukushimagata is a brackish lagoon in Kita Ward, Niigata City, and a precious remaining wetland environment in the Niigata Plain. With its vast reed beds and open water, it is known as a stopover and wintering ground for migratory birds, and visitors can enjoy the changing natural scenery of the seasons.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toi Gold Mine is a tourist facility located in Toi, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is centered around the remains of a former gold mine, and visitors can enjoy exhibits, tours of the mine, and even gold panning. From the Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho periods, the mine produced gold and silver...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nakayama Racecourse (Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture) is one of the historic racecourses operated by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and is an easily accessible spot to watch horse races near Tokyo. With a long history, it is known as the stage for many famous thoroughbred races...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Katsuura Underwater Park is an underwater observation facility located in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture. It features an underwater observation tower, promenades, and introductory diving and snorkeling opportunities that allow visitors to get up close and personal with marine life and the underwater landscape, making it a popular spot for families and nature lovers alike.

Mount Fugen (Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Fugen is one of the peaks of the Unzen volcanic group in Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, and is located within Unzen-Amakusa National Park. At an elevation of approximately 1,359 meters (varies depending on the peak), it, along with the nearby Mount Heisei-Shinzan, is one of the peaks that has been formed by volcanic activity...

Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens (Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Chiran Samurai Residence Gardens is a tourist destination that preserves the atmosphere of a samurai town from the Satsuma domain era. The townscape, earthen walls, and stone walls of samurai residences dating back to the Edo period have been preserved, and each residence is dotted with its own well-maintained Japanese garden. Small...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nariai-ji Temple is an ancient Tendai Buddhist temple located on Mount Nariai (approximately 350 meters above sea level) in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture. Legend has it that it dates back to the Nara and Heian periods. From its grounds and the view from the mountaintop, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views. The sea and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shikinejima is one of the islands in Niijima Village, part of Tokyo's Izu Islands. It is a small, quiet island with a limited population. Characterized by undulating terrain formed by volcanic activity, crystal-clear waters, and rocky areas and tidal pools perfect for playing on the shore, Shikinejima has been a popular destination since ancient times...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Beppu Hell Tour (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) is a representative tourist attraction in the Beppu hot spring resort area. It is a sightseeing course that takes you around a group of hot spring baths known as "Hells," where steam and boiling water gush forth. Developed as a tourist attraction during the Meiji and Taisho periods, it has since attracted many tourists from both Japan and abroad.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Dakikaeri Valley is a scenic valley located in Senboku City (formerly Kakunodate Town), Akita Prefecture. It features a deep V-shaped valley, clear streams, and natural forests of beech and maple trees lining the steep rock faces. It is particularly known for its beautiful autumn foliage, making it one of the prefecture's most famous sights. The valley...