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概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 草津温泉（群馬県吾妻郡草津町）は、日本を代表する名湯の一つで、奈良〜平安時代に発見されたと伝えられています。江戸時代以降、湯治場として発展し、現在も湯治文化と観光が両立する温泉街です。最大の特徴は湯量が多く強酸性...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 国営ひたち海浜公園（ひたちかいひんこうえん）は、茨城県ひたちなか市にある国営の大規模なレクリエーション公園です。広大な敷地に季節ごとに変わる花畑や芝生広場、サイクリングコース、子ども向けの遊具施設、展示館やカフェ...

概要（歴史・特徴・魅力） 仙台城跡（通称：青葉城跡）は、宮城県仙台市の青葉山一帯に位置する城跡で、戦国～江戸時代にかけて仙台藩主・伊達政宗が拠点とした場所です。慶長年間（17世紀初頭）に伊達政宗が築城し、現在は天守こそ残っていませんが、本丸...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Lake Kawaguchiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a particularly famous tourist destination with its beautiful scenery with Mount Fuji in the background. The lake was formed by glaciers and massive volcanic activity, and has developed since ancient times in connection with the surrounding lifestyles and culture.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Yoshinogari Ruins, located in Yoshinogari Town, Kanzaki District, Saga Prefecture, is a historic park centered around the remains of a large moated settlement representative of the Yayoi period. Excavations have restored the moat, elevated hall, pit dwellings, and other structures...

Matsue Castle (Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Matsue Castle was built in the early Edo period and is said to have been completed by Yoshiharu Horio and others between 1607 and 1611. It features a stately black lacquered exterior and a precious wooden castle tower, making it one of the 12 remaining castle towers that still preserves the Edo period.

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Hikone Castle, located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is an early Edo period castle built as the residence of the Ii clan. Construction began roughly in the early 1600s, and the current castle tower is one of the few remaining that retains its original appearance well, and has been designated a National Treasure. The stone walls, moat, and castle layout...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Kujuku Islands (Kujukushima) are an archipelago of approximately 208 islands of various sizes spread along the west coast of Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, and are known for their rich natural scenery. The name "Kujuku" means "many," and the actual number of islands is over 200. The islands...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Nagoya Castle is a representative castle tourist destination located in the center of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Built during the Edo period as the residence of the Owari Tokugawa family, its imposing castle tower with a shining golden "kinshachi" (golden shachi) on the roof is its symbol. Most of the castle was destroyed in air raids during World War II...

Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Toji Temple (Kyoogokokuji Temple) is one of the ancient temples founded when the capital was moved to Heian-kyo (794). It was established by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as the main training center for the Shingon sect. Its five-story pagoda is a Kyoto landmark and is known as the tallest wooden five-story pagoda in Japan.