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Hokkaido Shrine (Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hokkaido Shrine is a representative shrine located within Maruyama Park in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. It was founded after the Meiji period as a prayer for the development of Hokkaido and the peace and prosperity of the region. The lush grounds are beautiful throughout the seasons, especially with the cherry blossoms in spring...

Kamikochi (Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Kamikochi is a highland resort located at an altitude of approximately 1,500m in Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a scenic spot at the foot of the Northern Alps (Hotaka Mountain Range, Yakedake, etc.). It became known as a mountain climbing and tourist destination after the Meiji period, and in 1915...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Myogi is a famous mountain that straddles the cities of Tomioka and Annaka in Gunma Prefecture. Its distinctive feature is its landscape of steep, strangely shaped rocks and rocky ridges. Formed by volcanic activity and erosion millions of years ago, the hard rock masses are exposed, creating strangely shaped rocks and mysterious formations.

Inubosaki Lighthouse (Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Inubosaki Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on Inubosaki in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. It is one of the lighthouses constructed under the guidance of foreign engineers during the Meiji period, and has long supported the safety of marine navigation as a landmark on the cape overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Chuzenji is a highland lake in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, located at an altitude of approximately 1,269 meters. It is a caldera lake that was formed approximately 20,000 years ago when volcanic activity from Mount Nantai dammed up a valley. Its surface area is approximately 11.6 km², and its maximum...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Beppu Onsen (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) is one of Japan's leading hot spring areas, boasting the highest volume of hot spring water and the largest number of springs in the country. It has long been a popular hot spring resort, and its foundation as a tourist destination was established from the Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho periods. The "Eight Hot Springs of Beppu" (Beppu...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Sannai-Maruyama Site is the remains of a large Jomon period settlement in Aomori City. The site is a dwelling site that existed from the middle to late Jomon period, and includes a wide range of remains, including pit dwellings, mounded earth, large post-hole buildings, and grave pits. A rich variety of pottery, stone tools, bone and horn implements, and ornaments have been excavated...

Zao Onsen (Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Zao Onsen is an ancient hot spring located on the outskirts of Yamagata City, with records of its discovery dating back to the Heian and Edo periods. Its sulfate and hydrogen sulfide springs, characterized by their strong acidity and sulfurous aroma, are said to be effective in treating skin ailments and relieving fatigue.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kurama-dera Temple is an ancient temple located on the slopes of Mount Kurama in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is a place where mountain worship and esoteric Buddhism remain strongly associated. Its founding dates back to ancient times, and the entire mountain has been worshipped as a sacred place since before the Heian period. Mount Kurama is home to a unique deity called "Souten"...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sengan-en (also known as Iso Teien) is a scenic spot consisting of a traditional Japanese garden and the former Shimazu family villa, stretching along the Kinko Bay in Kagoshima City. Developed by the Shimazu clan since the Edo period, its greatest feature is its strolling pond garden, which takes advantage of the panoramic views of Kinko Bay and Sakurajima.