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Kawagoe Kurazukuri Streetscape (Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture)
概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 川越蔵造りの町並みは、埼玉県川越市の中心部に残る江戸~明治期の商家や土蔵(くら)を意匠化した「蔵造り(くらづくり)」建築が連なる地区です。川越は江戸時代に「江戸の台所」を支える城下町・商業都市として栄え、火災対策... -
Hakone Shrine (Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture)
概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 箱根神社(はこねじんじゃ)は、神奈川県箱根町元箱根にある古社で、箱根の山と芦ノ湖を背景に立つ風格ある神社です。山岳信仰や交通守護の社として古くから信仰され、鎌倉時代以降は武将や旅人の崇敬を受けてきました。朱塗りの... -
Iriomote Island (Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture)
概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 西表島(沖縄県竹富町)は、八重山諸島の中で最も大きな島で、日本有数の亜熱帯原生林とマングローブが広がる自然の宝庫です。古くから島嶼文化が息づき、漁業や農業を基盤にした集落生活が続いてきました。島の内陸部は急峻な山... -
Nageiredo Hall of Sanbutsuji Temple on Mount Mitoku (Misasa Town, Tottori Prefecture)
三徳山三佛寺 投入堂(鳥取県三朝町) 概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 三徳山三佛寺は、鳥取県三朝町にある古刹で、その中でも「投入堂(なげいれどう)」は日本を代表する奇跡的な建築として知られます。断崖絶壁の窪みに建てられた小さな仏堂で、伝承によれば... -
Ito Onsen (Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 伊東温泉(静岡県伊東市)は、伊豆半島東海岸に位置する代表的な温泉地のひとつです。古くから湯治場として親しまれ、江戸時代以降は海辺の保養地・観光地として発展しました。伊東港や伊東駅周辺を中心に旅館やホテルが集まり、... -
Lake Suwa (Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture)
諏訪湖(長野県諏訪市) 概要(歴史・特徴・魅力) 諏訪湖は長野県諏訪地方にある浅い淡水湖で、周囲は温泉街や歴史的な神社・城跡に囲まれています。古くから諏訪大社と結びついた信仰の場であり、冬に見られる「御神渡り(おみわたり)」という氷の割れ... -
Chiran Special Attack Peace Hall (Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Chiran Special Attack Peace Museum (Chiran, Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture) is a museum that preserves and exhibits the belongings, photographs, and wills of the members of the kamikaze (kamikaze) special attack units that took part in the final stages of the Pacific War, and conveys the horrors of war and the value of peace. Thanks to the cooperation of bereaved families and the local community... -
Ishigaki Island (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ishigaki Island (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture) is the central island of the Yaeyama Islands, and is a tourist destination where you can enjoy crystal clear waters, abundant coral reefs, and the unique Yaeyama culture. In ancient times, it was part of the Ryukyu Kingdom, where trade and cultural exchange took place, and its unique dialect and traditional events remain. The island... -
Genbikei Gorge (Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Genbikei Gorge is a scenic spot in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, known for its varied landscapes, created by its strange rock formations, rapids, and deep V-shaped valley. The rock faces and pools, as well as waterfalls of various sizes, formed by faults and erosion, change their appearance with each season, making it a popular spot for those visiting the area long ago. -
Mikimoto Pearl Island (Toba City, Mie Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mikimoto Pearl Island, located in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, is a tourist spot associated with the world-famous pearl brand "Mikimoto." It began when founder Kokichi Mikimoto successfully commercialized cultured pearls, and the island has since become a place where people can learn about pearl farming techniques and production processes...
