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The Blue Pond in Biei Town is a tourist spot known for its mystical scenery, with its sparkling blue water surface. Originally an artificial pond created as part of disaster prevention work, the unique blue color is said to be due to the aluminum-containing water reflecting light. The color changes with the seasons and weather...

Yakushima, an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Supported by abundant rainfall and a diverse ecosystem, its forests are known as the "Alps of the Ocean," and are particularly known for their Yakusugi cedar trees, some thousands of years old. The island is also said to have inspired the setting for the Studio Ghibli film "Princess Mononoke."

Mount Fuji is Japan's highest mountain, boasting an elevation of 3,776 meters. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2013. A symbol of Japan, its seasonal beauty is captivating, and it attracts many domestic and international tourists for hiking and sightseeing. The views from the Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Kawaguchi, and the tea fields on the Shizuoka side are particularly popular...

Shirakawa-go is a village of gassho-style houses located in northern Gifu Prefecture, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The traditional houses, characterized by their gabled thatched roofs, reflect the wisdom of a region with heavy snowfall, and are still used today. You can enjoy the scenery throughout the seasons, and the winter illuminations are particularly magical...

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, located within Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, is a facility that conveys the history and damage caused by the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945. It serves as a base for communicating to the world the horrors of war and the desire for the abolition of nuclear weapons, and is an important destination for many international travelers as a place for "peace education."

Nara Park is a vast area dotted with temples and shrines designated as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures, and is a popular tourist spot known for its free-roaming deer. Opened in 1880, this historic urban park is unique for its integration with famous sites such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons...

Osaka Castle is one of Japan's most famous castles, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583. The current castle tower was rebuilt during the Showa era. A beloved symbol of Osaka, it is a popular tourist spot for both domestic and international visitors, combining castle architecture with modern exhibits. It's also famous for its cherry blossoms in the spring.

Kinkaku-ji Temple (officially known as Rokuon-ji Temple) is one of Kyoto's most iconic World Heritage Sites, famous for the spectacle of its gold-leaf-covered Shariden Hall reflected in the Kyoko Pond. Built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, this temple is a symbol of "Japanese beauty" for tourists, and its changing appearance with each season makes it a popular destination for visitors from overseas.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, and has long been worshipped as the god of prosperity in business and bountiful harvests. The approach to the shrine, lined with a series of vermilion torii gates known as Senbon Torii, is a symbolic sight of Japan and extremely popular with foreign tourists. The temple grounds occupy the entire mountain...

Meiji Shrine, founded in 1920, is a shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Yoyogi Park, it offers a tranquil space surrounded by a vast forest, despite being in the heart of the city. Experience traditional Japanese culture up close, with seasonal nature, Shinto weddings, and festivals.