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Wakayama Castle (Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Wakayama Castle is a castle towering over the center of Wakayama City. Developed from the Sengoku period through the early modern period, it flourished as the residence of the Tokugawa clan of Kishu (Kii) during the Edo period. High stone walls, turrets, and gates remain, centered around the main enclosure built on the mountain...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Happo-en Garden is a Japanese garden complex located in Shirokanedai, Minato Ward, Tokyo, centering on wedding and banquet facilities. Its name, "Happo," means "scenery that is good in all directions," and it is a harmonious blend of a strolling pond garden, a quaint stone bridge, a teahouse, ancient trees, and seasonal flowers.

Akama Shrine (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) — Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Akama Shrine is a historic shrine deeply connected to the tragedy of the Taira clan. It is known as the shrine dedicated to Emperor Antoku, who died in the Battle of Dannoura (1185). Located in the heart of the strait city of Shimonoseki, it is close to attractions such as Karato Market and Kaikyokan Aquarium.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Tanuki is an artificial lake (reservoir) located on the Asagiri Plateau in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Known as a viewing spot for Mount Fuji, the "upside-down Fuji" reflected on the lake's surface and the morning and evening views are particularly popular. The surrounding area is equipped with walking paths, cycling trails, and campgrounds.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Kasumigaura, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is the second largest lake in Japan after Lake Biwa. The lakeside area in Tsuchiura City is easily accessible from the city center. It has long been used for irrigation, fishing, and shipping, and has supported agriculture and the fishing industry. Also...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kan'ei-ji Temple is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in the Ueno Park area of Taito Ward, Tokyo. Founded in 1625 (Kan'ei 2) by the monk Tenkai, it flourished as one of the family temples of the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period. It was built to protect against the evil spirits (northeast) of Edo Castle...

Hakone Pirate Ship (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, Attractions) The Hakone Pirate Ship is a sightseeing boat that tours Lake Ashi, featuring a unique hull reminiscent of a sailing ship. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hakone Checkpoint from the Edo period and Lake Ashi aboard a pirate ship, making it a popular choice for families, couples, and everyone in between.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toranomon Hills is one of the large-scale mixed-use development projects undertaken by Mori Building. It is an urban town integrating offices, commercial facilities, hotels, residences, and public spaces. Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, the core of the first phase, opened in 2014, and the surrounding area has continued to be redeveloped since then.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Koshikijima Islands (Kami-Koshikijima, Naka-Koshikijima, Shimo-Koshikijima, etc.) are an archipelago floating in the East China Sea west of Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Characterized by cliffs and unusual rock formations created by volcanic activity and marine erosion, as well as an intricate coastline, the entire island offers a dynamic landscape.

Patchwork Road (Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido) — Overview (History, Features, Attractions) Patchwork Road is a tourist route named after the colorful patchwork-like appearance of the farmland that spreads across the hilly region of Biei, Hokkaido. It is a historic spot where the farmland was developed after the war and where the...