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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Komoro Castle is a castle ruin located in Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a tourist attraction, with its stone walls, gates, and earthworks remaining from the past, centered around the Kaikoen (traditional Japanese garden) that has been developed on the castle ruins. Built as a "hirayamajiro" (flatland castle) utilizing flat land and hills, it has stood since the Sengoku period...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kodaiji Temple is a Rinzai sect temple located on a hill near Gion in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. It was founded in 1606 (Keicho 11) by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife, Kita no Mandokoro (Nene), to pray for the soul of his grandfather. It is located along Nene's Road, a road closely associated with Hideyoshi and Nene...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toba Observatory is a viewing spot from Toba City, Mie Prefecture, offering a panoramic view of Toba Bay, the islands in Ago Bay, pearl farming, and the seascape of Ise-Shima National Park. Toba is known as the birthplace of pearl farming, and the landscape of the sea and small islands has become a tourist attraction...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hamamatsu Flower Park is a large botanical and flower theme park located in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to a garden area where you can enjoy flowers and greenery throughout the seasons, the park also features facilities such as greenhouses, event spaces, walking trails, children's playground equipment, and a cafe.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) The Nezu Museum is a private museum located in Minami-Aoyama (Minato Ward, Tokyo) that focuses on ancient Japanese and Oriental art. Founded by businessman and collector Nezu Kaichiro, the museum displays the exquisite collection of tea ceremony utensils, Yamato-e paintings, Buddhist art, calligraphy, ceramics, lacquerware, and more that he collected.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hirado Xavier Memorial Church is a Catholic memorial church in Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It was built in memory of a place associated with Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary who came to Japan in the 16th century. Hirado has a strong history of East-West trade and Christian missionary work.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tenkaiho is an observation point overlooking the ocean in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, known for its panoramic view of the Kujuku Islands. The panoramic view of the scattered islands and intricate ria coastline from the high ground is one of Japan's most beautiful landscapes...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yoron Island (Yoron Town) is a small island located near the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture, between the Amami Islands and Okinawa Island. Its small size and beautiful lagoon-like ocean, surrounded by coral reefs, make it a unique place. Its clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and sandy paths that appear when the tide goes out...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Omihachiman is a castle town and merchant town located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in central Shiga Prefecture. Since the Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, it has prospered as the base of Omi merchants, and the town still retains many of its charms, including its old streets and canal (Hachimanbori). The town's landmarks...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sapporo Factory is a commercial complex created by redeveloping the former Sapporo Beer brewery site. It features a unique blend of historic red brick architecture and a modern glass atrium, combining shopping, dining, and event spaces...