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Ujikami Shrine (Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ujigami Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, and is known as one of the oldest surviving shrine buildings in Japan. The main hall, built in the late Heian period (roughly the 11th to 12th centuries), has been well preserved over the years and is designated a National Treasure. In addition... -
Mount Asahi (Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Asahi is Hokkaido's highest peak and the main peak of the Daisetsuzan mountain range, boasting an elevation of 2,291 meters. Formed by volcanic activity, the surrounding area is designated as Daisetsuzan National Park, offering a diverse range of activities throughout the year, including mountain scenery, alpine plants, hot springs, and skiing. -
Hakusan Hime Shrine (Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shirayama Hime Shrine is an ancient shrine located in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is considered the center of worship of Mount Hakusan (Shirayama). Founded long ago, it has long been revered as the head shrine of mountain worship (Hakusan faith). The main deity enshrined there is "Hakusan Hime Shrine." -
Kouri Bridge (Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kouri Ohashi Bridge is a 1,960-meter-long bridge that connects the Motobu Peninsula in the northern part of Okinawa's main island with Kouri Island. It opened in 2005 and is a popular driving course over the crystal-clear emerald green sea. -
The Sand Museum (Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Sand Museum is an indoor museum specializing in sand sculptures, located near the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. Since opening in 2006, the museum has held a themed exhibition each year, showcasing large-scale, intricate sand sculptures created by sand sculptors from around the world. -
Okushiri Island (Okushiri Town, Okushiri District, Hokkaido)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Okushiri Island (Okushiri Town, Okushiri District) is an island floating in the Sea of Japan off the west coast of Hokkaido's main island. It's a remote island known for its magnificent coastline, cliffs, coves, and abundant seafood. The island's small population and laid-back fishing village scenery and natural landscapes remain, making it a great place for nature walks, fishing, and tasting seafood. -
Sanrio Puroland (Tama City, Tokyo)
Sanrio Puroland (Tama City, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park themed around Sanrio characters that opened in December 1990 in Tama City, Tokyo. Popular Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, are... -
Odawara Castle (Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Odawara Castle (Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a castle that played an important role as a strategic point in the Kanto region from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. During the Sengoku period, it developed as the base of the Later Hojo clan (the Odawara Hojo clan). After falling during the Odawara Campaign by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1590, the castle was... -
Ganryu Island (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ganryujima is a small uninhabited island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, known as a tourist destination floating in the Kanmon Strait. It is most famous for being the site of a duel between the master swordsmen Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro in 1612 (Keicho 17), making it a place of historical and martial arts significance. -
Ryugado Cave (Kami City, Kochi Prefecture)
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