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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Omuro is a conical, dormant volcano located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, with an elevation of approximately 580 meters. Its distinctive rounded shape and large summit crater (bowl) created by volcanic activity make it stand out from the surrounding landscape. The mountainside is covered with grasslands, and is especially beautiful in autumn.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Inasa Beach is a coastline in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, and a historic site that appears in the Kojiki and Japanese mythology. It is linked to the legend of the transfer of the land and the legends surrounding Izanagi and Izanami, and, together with Izumo Taisha Shrine, it has long been regarded as a place where the gods gather...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Cape Toi (Toi Misaki) is a peninsula-like cape jutting out from the southern part of Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is a tourist destination offering a magnificent panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and rich natural scenery. Native wild horses (Misaki horses/Toi Misaki horses) have long been grazing around the cape, and even today they are protected and allowed to roam freely.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tateyama Castle is a castle-style structure located within Shiroyama Park in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The castle tower-style building, built to resemble a castle, is open to the public as the Tateyama Castle and Local History Museum (Tateyama Castle Museum). This area was originally a popular tourist destination from the Sengoku period through the Edo period...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Maruyama Park is a beloved urban park in Sapporo's Chuo Ward. Developed along with Sapporo's urban development from the Meiji period onward, it boasts a rich natural landscape centered around the neighboring Hokkaido Shrine and Maruyama (a small mountain). Enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring and the new summer...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Mount Ibuki is a 1,377m-high mountain located northeast of Lake Biwa on the border between Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, and Gifu Prefecture. It has long been the setting for mountain worship and legends, and is known for its seasonally changing landscapes and abundant alpine plants. From spring to early summer,...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Haruna Shrine is an ancient shrine located at the foot of Mount Haruna in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. Its appeal lies in the landscape where nature and the sacred grounds blend together, with its dense rows of cedar trees, stone steps, and shrine buildings nestled against rocky cliffs, creating a strong atmosphere of mountain worship. The shrine is visited by people of all seasons...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Noboribetsu Onsen is one of Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resorts, located in Noboribetsu City. Its abundant hot spring water and diverse spring qualities are its defining features. Located in a volcanic area in the mountains, the area is home to sulfur springs caused by geothermal activity, as well as acidic, chloride, and sulfate springs.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Ozu Castle is located in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, and stands on the ruins of a castle overlooking the Hijikawa River. It follows the tradition of castles dating back to the Middle Ages, and retains a historical landscape that was developed along with the castle town during the Edo period. The castle was abandoned during the Meiji period, and at one time the buildings were...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine (Utsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine) is a historic shrine located in the center of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. It has long been a local deity and a center of worship for the local community. The shrine's history and ancient documents tell of its founding...