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Sea Hell (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) is one of the tourist hells in the Kannawa Onsen hot spring area of Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and is a representative spot on the Beppu Hell Tour. As its name suggests, it features a large, deep cobalt blue pool reminiscent of the sea, with hot water gushing out... -
Sada Submerged Bridge (Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture)
Sada Chinkabashi Bridge (Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Sada Chinkabashi Bridge is one of the remaining "Chinkabashi" (submerged bridges) along the Shimanto River that flows through Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture. A submerged bridge is a low-lying bridge without a railing, built to be submerged during floods. -
Takara Shrine (Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kora Taisha Shrine is a historic shrine located near the summit of Mount Kora in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It has long been revered as the guardian deity of the region, and the scenery of the shrine grounds and approach to the mountain is distinctive. The stone steps, torii gates, and shrine buildings on the approach create a stunning landscape... -
Imamiya Shrine (Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Imamiya Shrine is a historic shrine located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, affectionately known locally as "Imamiya-san." It is said to have been founded during the Heian period and has attracted worshippers as a place to pray for protection from epidemics and misfortune. The grounds contain a tranquil atmosphere... -
Yayoi Kusama Museum (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
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Mid-Sea Road (Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, Attractions) The Mid-Sea Road is a driveway that crosses the sea in Uruma City, in the central part of Okinawa's main island. Its greatest attraction is the straight road stretching over the sea and the emerald green sea that stretches out on both sides. Originally, it was built to improve transportation convenience between the outlying islands and the main island... -
Kashii Shrine (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Kashii Shrine (Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kashii Shrine is a historic shrine located in Kashii, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and enshrines three deities: Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Ojin. According to the shrine's history, it has been enshrined in this location since ancient times and has long been revered as a central shrine for the region. -
Yumenoshima Park (Koto Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yumenoshima Park (Koto Ward, Tokyo) is an urban park created on reclaimed land along the Tokyo Bay coast. Known as an example of how former reclaimed land has been transformed into green space and recreational facilities, its greatest appeal lies in the openness and proximity to the sea, even while still being close to the city center. Within the park... -
Misumi West Port (Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Misumi Nishiko is a historic port district facing the Ariake Sea in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Port facilities, masonry embankments, warehouses, and port townscapes built between the Meiji and Taisho periods remain in good condition, providing a strong remnant of the modern port of the time. -
Gangoji Temple (Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Gangoji Temple is an ancient temple in Nara City that originated in the Asuka period and was moved to its current location during the Nara period. It is said to have originated as "Asukadera" (or Hoko-ji), and has played a long religious role, changing in size and name after the capital was moved to Nara.
