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概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 両国国技館（りょうごくこくぎかん）は、東京都墨田区にある大相撲の中心的な競技場です。現在の建物は1985年に開館し、それ以来東京で開催される本場所（大相撲の公式大会）の会場として親しまれてきました。伝統的な土俵（どひ...

桂浜（高知県高知市） 概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 桂浜は高知市の南端に位置する太平洋に面した海岸で、刻々と表情を変える海景と荒波が作る雄大な景観で知られます。特に「坂本龍馬像」が海を見据えて立つ風景は高知を象徴する景観の一つで、観光写真の定...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 札幌時計台（札幌市中央区）は、明治期に建てられた木造の歴史的建造物で、もともとは「旧札幌農学校」の演武場（講堂）として使用されました。外観の白い木造建築とシンボリックな塔屋に取り付けられた大型の機械式時計は、札幌...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 犬山城（愛知県犬山市）は木造の現存天守を持つ日本の名城のひとつで、国の重要文化財（または国宝）に指定されている歴史的建造物です。現在の天守は室町時代末〜戦国時代（16世紀ごろ）に築かれたとされ、現存12天守の一つに数...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yufuin Onsen (Yufu City, Oita Prefecture) is a hot spring resort located at the foot of Mount Yufu, known for its abundant nature and relaxing atmosphere. It developed as a tourist destination from the Meiji to Taisho periods, and in recent years has become known as a "scenic hot spring resort" that combines a charming hot spring town with an art museum, cafe, and gallery.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Tomioka Silk Mill is a Meiji-era government-run modern silk mill located in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, established in 1872 (Meiji 5). It was a pioneering facility that introduced modern mechanized silk-reeling technology to Japan, and its unique architecture combines Western-style architecture, primarily brick construction, with Japanese timber-frame construction.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Senkoji Temple is located midway up Mount Senko, towering over the center of Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, near the summit. It is one of Onomichi's most famous tourist attractions. It is said to have been founded in the Heian period and has watched over Onomichi's faith and culture throughout its long history. The view from the summit is unbeatable...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takeda Castle Ruins (Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture) are the remains of a medieval mountain castle built on a mountain ridge. With its stone walls still in good condition, the castle is a popular tourist destination both in Japan and abroad, nicknamed "Japan's Machu Picchu" and "Castle in the Sky." Construction of the castle dates back to the Muromachi period (15th century) and it was an important castle in the Tajima region.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is a contemporary art museum located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and opened in 2004. The building was designed by the world-renowned architectural unit SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa), and its distinctive feature is its circular building and spatial composition that gently connects the interior and exterior...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Hoju Risshakuji (commonly known as Yamadera) is an ancient Tendai Buddhist temple located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is said to have been founded by the Heian period monk Jikaku Daishi (Ennin) around 860. The temple complex clings to the cliffs, and the stone steps and approach leading up the mountainside are a spectacular sight...