[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Shirahama Onsen (Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture) is one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, said to have a history of approximately 1,300 years. Adjacent to the beautiful white sand beach of Shirarahama and other scenic coastal areas, it boasts many open-air baths and inns overlooking the ocean.

Toyota Stadium (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toyota Stadium is a large, multi-purpose stadium located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and is the venue for large-scale events such as soccer (J.League), rugby, and concerts. It opened for use around 2001 and hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Maiko Park (Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) is a seaside urban park offering a close-up view of the Akashi Strait and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (one of the world's longest suspension bridges). It has long been a popular recreational spot, and its greatest draw is its stunning panoramic views of the sea and bridge. There are many strolling spots within the park...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Oyamazumi Shrine is a historic shrine located in Omishima-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. It has long been a place of worship for prayers for Japan's maritime traffic and continued military success. The shrine is both a god of the mountains and a god of the sea, and is a place of worship for people traveling by sea.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shogunzuka Seiryuden is a viewing and worship spot located on a hill in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City. Known since ancient times as a geographically elevated spot called "Shogunzuka," it has been beloved as a scenic spot offering a panoramic view of Kyoto city. In recent years...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kamakura High School (Kamakura City) is the name given to a small, unmanned station along the Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden) line and the surrounding coastal scenery. The station itself is called "Kamakura High School Station," and it features views of the Shonan horizon and Enoshima that stretch out before you. The retro Enoden train and...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Irohazaka is the nickname for a mountain road in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, that leads to Lake Chuzenji and Oku-Nikko. This two-lane, one-way road (uphill and downhill lanes) winds its way up a deep valley and steep slopes, and its sharp curves were once used to create the 48 characters of the "Iroha Song" ("Iroha Song").

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kenninji Temple is the head temple of the Kenninji branch of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Founded by Eisai in 1202, it is one of Kyoto's oldest Zen temples. Since the Kamakura period, the temple has been transmitting Zen teachings and culture, with its main hall (Hojo) and lecture hall...

Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Fugaku Wind Cave is a lava cave (a tunnel-like cave formed by cooled lava) at the foot of Mount Fuji, located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a natural cavity formed by the volcanic activity of Mount Fuji, and its interior remains cool year-round, making it a popular storage space for ice and silkworm eggs.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Morito Shrine is a seaside shrine located in Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture. It was founded long ago and has long been a place of worship for prayers for the safety of the local maritime community and the protection of the fishing industry. Along with the main shrine building, the shrine also boasts a vermilion torii gate (underwater torii) that stands out in the waves, and a beautiful sight that can be seen on clear days...