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Statue of Saigo Takamori (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Appeal) Saigo Takamori (1828–1877) was a samurai and politician from Satsuma who was a key figure in the Meiji Restoration, and a beloved local hero in Kagoshima. The bronze statue in Kagoshima City was erected as a symbol of the city in honor of his achievements...

Ninenzaka (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ninenzaka is a stone-paved slope located southwest of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. The surrounding area is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is lined with townhouses dating back to the Edo period, and is home to teahouses, craft shops, and souvenir shops.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takegawara Onsen is one of the most famous public baths in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and is a tourist attraction known for its retro wooden architecture and "sand bath." Carrying on the tradition of hot spring culture that dates back to the Meiji period, the building retains its traditional appearance and atmosphere...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kururi Castle is a tourist spot located in Kururi, Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, centered around the ruins of a mountain castle and its restored castle tower. It is said to have served as the base of the Kururi Domain from the Kamakura and Muromachi periods through the Sengoku period and into the Edo period, and has a long history as a castle.

Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): The former Mikasa Hotel is a classic wooden Western-style building remaining in the Kyu-Karuizawa area of Karuizawa. It is a historic structure that conveys the atmosphere of the Meiji and Taisho periods, when the hotel developed as a summer resort. Its distinctive features include clapboard exteriors, a spacious veranda, and a wooden design with subdued colors...

Mount Hotaka (Hotakasan) — Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Hotaka (elevation: approximately 2,158m) is one of the most representative mountains located in Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. It has long been beloved as the ally of Joshu (Gunma). In ancient times, it was the object of mountain worship, and at its base, there are many religious sites...

Kuroishi Komise Street (Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kuroishi Komise Street is a street lined with traditional merchant buildings from the Tsugaru region. They feature covered "komise" (komadashi/komise) arcades with eaves similar to gangi (covered walkways) that allow for shopping and traffic even during the snowy winter.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Mizugaki is a mountain located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, at an elevation of approximately 2,230 meters. It is known for its mountain scenery characterized by its rugged granite boulders and rocky peaks. It has long been a place of worship and ascetic practices, and the unique rocky ridges and lush forests create a landscape that is a must-see for climbers.

Narai-juku (Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Narai-juku is a tourist destination located in Shiojiri City (Kiso region) of Nagano Prefecture, where the townscape that flourished as a post town on the Nakasendo (Nakasendo) road remains in good condition. A row of wooden townhouses stretches for about 1 km, retaining a strong vestige of the Edo period, and the area is a perfect place to visit...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Takamatsu Symbol Tower is a prominent landmark towering over the seaside area of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture (around Sunport Takamatsu). Located close to the city center and Takamatsu Port (ferry terminal), it is a complex building housing offices, commercial facilities, and restaurants, making it the face of the local area.