Sightseeing Spot Spots in Japan

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Category

Travel / Tourism

Sightseeing Spot

Gion Shirakawa

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto prefecture Kyoto shi Higashiyama ku (along Shirakawa Nantong)

A special place where you can enjoy the flowing Shirakawa River, lights from restaurants, Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine, Tatsumi Bridge and the atmosphere of Kyoto all at once, it is especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season. Although there are only about 40 cherry blossom trees, watching them lit up at night is a must-see. The area is designated as a traditional building preservation district.
Kunenan

4.0

65 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Saga Pref. Kanzakishi Kanzakimachikuha

"A National Place of Scenic Beauty located in Ikuwa, Kanzaki-machi, Kanzaki City. The site consists of a garden and a villa which was built by Saga businessman Yataro Itami in 1892. Its name literally means the ""Nine Year Hermitage,"" a reference to the nine years it took to complete the garden. The site is opened to the general public each year in the fresh verdure of spring and the autumn foliage of fall."

When you are in Fukuoka/Hakata in autumn, be sure to visit the villa at Kunanen Garden if the timing is right. The garden and villa are open only 9 days in the autumn so you have to check online to...
Yuhidai Observation Deck

4.0

65 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Utorokagawa

Yuhi means sunset, so this observation deck is particularly famous for its beautiful sunset views at a corner of the National Shiretoko Campground. Counted as one of the eight main sightseeing spots of Shiretoko, the beautiful orange sunset over the Sea of Okhotsk is truly a sight to behold.

宿泊したホテルから歩いて数分、木立を抜けると眼下にウトロ港が見下ろせます。静まり返った港が、何とも言えない雰囲気です。過の出来事が有ったらでしょうか、合掌せずにはいられませんでした。
Baird Brewery Gardens Shuzenji

4.5

40 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Odaira 1052-1

This back-to-nature farm-type brewery built was built in 2014 as a place where people can reacknowledge and rediscover the deep connection between beer and nature through brewing and pesticide-free organic farming. It hosts a number of events, including brewery tours guided by its employees. The facility also has a camping area on its grounds where people can enjoy Baird beer together with nature.

ホントに美味しかった〜！美味しすぎた。奥さんと2人で始めたって言うのも素敵だし、工場見学も無料だし、外でキャンプも出来るし、何よりびっくりしたのは、タップルームで、飲むときにお好きなおつまみ持ち込み可！！知ってたらチーズ買って行きたかった。売ってるおつまみもすっごく美味しくて、マリアージュバターサンドが特に好きだった、、、チャイ味のバターサンドと黒ビール...
Tendo Park

4.0

46 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamagata Tendo-shi Tendo Shiroyama

This park is in Tendoaza Shiroyama in Tendo City. Familiar to locals as a symbol of the city, there's an outlook on the summit with views of Mt. Gassan and the Mogami River, as well as a barbecue area. It's a popular cherry blossom spot, and they hold the Tendo Sakura Festival in the spring along with its famous Human Shogi (Japanese Chess) tournament.

We were lucky enough to be there in Cherry Blossom Season. Not only were the Cherry Blossoms stunning, the view overlooking the city was lovely. A lovely walk and if you don’t want to walk too far...
Peony Garden Tokyo in Tsukuba

4.5

32 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Wakaguri 500

Some 10 thousand tree peonies spanning 550 varieties as well as 20 thousand Chinese peonies spanning 250 varieties are grown on the vast, approximately 60 thousand square meter grounds of this botanical garden. During the peak blooming period in early summer, the garden sees many visitors. The garden is open from late April to May.

So many beautiful flowers in such a peaceful setting. Our grandmother does watercolor painting of flowers so we plan to take her there this coming season.
Benzaiten Choken-ji Temple

3.0

59 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Higashiyanagichou 511

"A Buddhist temple located a three-minute walk from the ""Chushojima"" municipal bus station. Known as the ""Shima no Benten-san,"" the temple was established in 1699 by Takebe Masanoki. The main temple building enshrines a statue of Benzaiten, the temple is believed to grant worshippers aid in improving various performing arts abilities. The temple grounds are a renowned destination for cherry blossom viewing and in late March a variety of weeping cherries called the ""ito-zakura"" comes into bloom, making these the earliest flowering weeping cherries in Kyoto. The temple is also famous for its coin sized, shellfish-shaped amulets which are said to bring good luck."

Everyone, you should never go to worship at this temple in Kyoto. The old mans priest here shouts out loud discriminatory and insulting terms when he doesnt like the people who visit the temple...
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

Travel / Tourism

Tateyama cho, Nakashinagawa gun, Toyama Prefecture

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, most of which is located in the Chubu Sangaku National Park, is one of the world’s great mountain sightseeing routes. Non-commercial vehicles cannot travel within the Alpine route, which is linked by six other modes of transportation, such as highland buses, and ropeways. The grandeur of nature through each of the four seasons inspires many feelings and emotions. Approximately one hour by car to Ogizawa parking lot from Azumino Interchange on the Nagano Expressway.
Tsukigase Plum Ravine

Travel / Tourism

Nara Pref. Narashi Tsukigaseoyama

Tsukigase Plum Ravine is a forest of plum trees that extends along the Satsuki River (part of Nabari River) ravine. One of the three largest plum forests in Nara Prefecture, it is well known as a site for viewing blossoms. About 10,000 plum trees grow there, and during blossom season, the entire forest is a riot of red and white flowering trees. The Tsukigase Plum Ravine Festival, held during blossom season, attracts large numbers of tourists.
Poppo no Oka

3.5

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Isumishi Sakuda 1298

This egg-shack is perfect for families, as you can study a bunch of different trains. The adjacent cafe features freshly-cooked eggs in eggs over rice.

入場料無料、駐車場1,000円。引退した車両が展示。一部は中には入れる。ボランティアがいたので寝台車の中に入ることができた。車内放送体験ができた。雨ざらしで車両の保存状態が悪い。寄付を募集している。昼間に行けば卵かけごはんなどの軽食を食べることができる。
Tokyo Bay Ferry Kanaya Port

Travel / Tourism

Chiba Pref. Futtsushi Kanaya 4303

The Tokyo Bay Ferry connects the Kanaya area of Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture to Kurihama of Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. One can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay, the expansive ocean, and even Mt. Fuji during the 40 minute one way ride. Boso Peninsula sea and land souvenirs are also available for purchase on board. The Boso gold egg custard pudding using Eiko-ran eggs of Kimitsu is popular.
Tanesashi Coast Information Center

4.0

41 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Hachinoheshi Samemachi Tanakubo 14-167

An information center opened by the Ministry of the Environment in 2014. The center presents pictures, models, and videos on nature, culture, and lifestyles with a focus on Sanriku Fukko National Park, the Tanesashi Coast, Mt. Hashikami, and the Michinoku Coastal Trail area. The center also periodically conducts programs such as guided tours of the Tanesashi Coast.

The Tanesashi Coast is truly breath taking. We consider it the highlight of our two-day trip “best of local nature and culture” experience in Nanbu and Tanesashi Coast in Aomori Prefecture. The...
Eishoji Temple

4.0

54 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Ogigayatsu 1-16-3

This is a Jodoshu (Pure Land sect of Buddhism) temple in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura City. Its honorific mountain name is Tokozan and it is Kamakura’s only nunnery, founded by the nun Eisho-in. It was called the Mito Palace and the Mito Convent since daughters of the Mito clan served as the chief nun in the times before the Meiji period. Several areas on the temple grounds have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, including the temple building, which bears the vestiges from the time of its establishment, the main temple gate, and the belfry.

The buildings are all original Edo period. The temple was a nunnery. There are a few smaller buildings, a worship place carved in the rock, a bamboo garden. Overall nice, but buildings not to be...
Jissoji Temple

4.5

28 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Mukawachouyamataka 2763

Designated as a National Natural Monument in 1922, and chosen as one of Japan's New 100 Best Trees, the Yamataka Jindai-zakura cherry is in Jissoji Temple, whose historical buildings were all lost due to two fires. However, it does feature the Jindai-zakura cherry-over 2000 years old-which blooms beautifully every peak season in early April, much to the delight of hanami visitors. Also, in the vast precincts, you will find 30 cherry trees ages 50 to 100, and roughly 100,000 daffodils and tulips planted in the flower garden.

2023年は、各地の桜は異例の速さで満開を迎えましたが実相寺の桜も03月下旬が見ごろでした。訪問したのは平日の昼前でしたが周辺の駐車場はほぼ満車状態でした。駐車料金は500円が中心で一部400円のところもありました。山高神代桜も頑張って咲いていました。水仙畑とのコラボレーションも魅力も一つです。
Katahara Onsen Ajisai no Sato

4.0

54 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Gamagori-shi Kanehiracho Ichinosawa 28-1

A renowned destination for enjoying bigleaf hydrangea in Katahara Onsen. The area around Hodagaike Pond in the center of the hot spring district is maintained as a bigleaf hydrangea garden and has become a famous sightseeing spot. At the present time, more than 50 thousand hydrangea plants of varying colors and sizes are grown around the pond. The best time to see the hydrangea flowers is from June 1 to 30, and during this time a hydrangea festival is also held in the area. Special busses operate during the festival and a variety of events like haiku recitations and rare hydrangea exhibitions are held. At night, the area is lit up, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the beauty of the hydrangea in a way different from that of the day.

昨年は開催が中止でしたが、今年は開催という事で訪れましたが、駐車場も満員でかなり待ちましたが、紫陽花の素晴らしさに感動でした。広大な敷地にたくさんの種類の紫陽花が咲きほこり、圧巻でした。紫陽花に囲まれた階段を上がり、上から見下ろした景色も素晴らしかったです。不安が続く状況ですが、あまりの素晴らしさに癒されました。
Fuji Motosuko Resort

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Motosu 212

Famous for the Fuji Shiba-zakura Matsuri held from mid April to late May, the Fuji Motosuko Resort is a famous spot for flowers, chosen as one of Japan's Top 31 Beautiful Views. You can enjoy view of the 800,000 shiba-zakura cherry trees (the most in Japan) and Mt. Fuji. In the event area, the Fujisan Umaimono Festival is held at the same time, leading to great fun.
Sumpu Castle Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka prefecture Shizuoka-shi Aoi-ku Sumpu Castle Park 1

Located near the site of Sumpu Castle, this park in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City is currently well-known for its flowers. The park features a tea house, a grass square, and the Momijiyama Garden, notable for the autumn foliage of its trees. The park's Chinshoen garden features a statue of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in his later years, as well as a mandarin orange tree said to have been planted by Ieyasu himself. Visitors to the park can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, red spider lily in the fall, and winter sweet and flowering plums in the winter.
Yotsuya Senmaida Terraced Rice Fields

4.5

30 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Yotsuya 230

These terraced rice fields, 400 years old, selected as one of the 100 Best Rice Terraces in Japan, are located at the foot of Mt. Kurakakeyama. There are approximately 420 terraced rice fields, which are irrigated with the mountain spring water and display the good old-fashioned landscape of Japan. In addition, there are temples such as Horai-ji Temple nearby, which draw many tourists.

狭い道を少し上がって行くと展望台があるらしく行ってみたが全然良く無い。車は4台位は止めれてトイレはあるが眺めが全然良く無い！！下の駐車場がある所に行って少し歩くと、千枚田の良い眺めが見れます。カカシさんが居て癒されます。
Kema Sakuranomiya Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka prefecture Osaka city Kita-ku - Miyakojima

This park is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot along the banks of the Okawa River. The riverside park runs from the Owaka River's Kemaaraizeki to the downstream Tenma Bridge and has water, greenery and cherry trees. There are approx. 4,800 cherry trees that line the 4.2 kilometers of the park, and it becomes a spectacular spot to view cherry blossoms bustling with many people when they are in bloom. Along the park, besides Japan's first gas lamps and retro brick buildings such as one that houses a mint, there is also a water plaza and promenade, making it an ideal place for relaxing strolls. In addition, the park has barrier-free access.
Kawazu-zakura cherry trees

Travel / Tourism

Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture

This variety of cherry tree is found in abundance in the town of Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, where it blooms earlier than other varieties, from early February to early March. Kawazu-zakura line the Kawazu River for several kilometers from the mouth of the river near Kawazu Station. The Kawazu-zakura Festival is held in the area each year from around February 10 to March 10. Some 150 festival stalls open up shop during the event, and the festival grounds bustle with tourists. The cherry trees are also lit up at night, creating a lovely spectacle. The original Kawazu-zakura ancestor tree still stands in the garden of the Iida Residence in Kawazu, and the tree’s lovely spring blossoms can be viewed even from the nearby sidewalk.