Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kuonji Temple is one of the head temples of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, located in Minobu Town, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Its large temple grounds stretch from the middle to the summit of Mount Minobu. At the end of the Kamakura period, Nichiren (1222–1282) entered Mount Minobu and used it as his base...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Atomic Bomb Dome (official name: Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)) is the remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, designed in 1915 by Czech architect Jan Letzel. It is the hypocenter of the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945 (Showa 20).

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toyama Castle (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture) is a castle located in the center of Toyama Castle Ruins Park, and is a stately historic site remaining in the city. The castle's origins date back to the Sengoku period, and it was developed as a castle after the Azuchi-Momoyama period. In particular, Sassa Narimasa and others were instrumental in the development of the castle...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Hakone Tozan Railway is a mountain railway that runs through Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its distinctive feature is its ability to overcome Hakone's steep gradients with switchbacks and curves as it ascends in altitude. Its history dates back to the Taisho and Showa periods, and it was a popular tourist destination...

Goto Islands (Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Goto Islands are a group of large and small islands spread across western Nagasaki Prefecture, with the central area being the Goto City area, including Fukue Island. The Goto Islands are blessed with a diverse natural environment, including lush ria coastlines, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, cliffs, and unusually shaped rock formations...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Umagase is a scenic cliff-like spot on the coast of Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The cliffs have been carved away by years of marine erosion (wave erosion) and weathering, and the sheer cliffs jutting out into the sea and the expansive panorama of the Pacific Ocean are a highlight. The rocks are shaped like a horse's back...

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): Chinzanso is a facility in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward that combines a renowned garden with a luxury hotel and wedding hall. Despite being located in the heart of the city, the facility boasts a rich natural environment and a strolling garden with many undulating landscapes, allowing visitors to enjoy seasonal scenery, including cherry blossoms in spring, camellias in early winter, and autumn leaves...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Taikoiwa Rock is a popular observation spot in Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a large monolith located on a ridge in the Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge area. It offers a panoramic view of Yakushima's deep forests and mountain ranges, particularly the area towards Miyanouradake.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ueda Castle (Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture) is a castle park built on the ruins of a castle that served as the base of the Sanada clan from the Sengoku period through the Edo period. Known as the site of the Sanada clan, including Masayuki Sanada and Yukimura Sanada (Nobushige), and a popular spot for history buffs, the castle is known for its heroic fighting in the Battle of Ueda, where the Tokugawa forces were defeated.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden is a vast public botanical garden located in the Kitayama area of Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. With seasonal plantings, a wide variety of plant specimens, and an exhibition greenhouse, it serves both as an academic botanical collection and a place for citizens to relax. The garden is home to a variety of species endemic to Japan...