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Sightseeing Spot

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...
Fuji Motosuko Resort

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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.
Yotsuya Senmaida Terraced Rice Fields

4.5

30 Reviews

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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。
Nankan Iki Iki Village

4.0

25 Reviews

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Kumamoto Pref. Tamanagunnankanmachi Sekimachi 419-1

This store in Nankan Town, Tamana County sells fresh seafood and vegetables, as well as local specialty items. It's run by Shioyama Shokuhin KK that produces Nankanage, a kind of traditional local fried tofu. The store has a variety of sales areas, a restaurant, an udon shop serving handmade noodles, and a bakery. The buffet-style restaurant serves popular sushi rolls made with Nankanage and soy milk soft serve ice cream.

コロナの3密など関係ないほどの人が沢山います。野菜、魚、乾物、お土産お菓子など所狭しで並んでいます。マグロの解体もあってて美味しそうでした。
Misaki no Bunkyojo

4.0

48 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Shouzugunshoudoshimachou Tanoura Jia 977-1

This is a spot that is famous for serving as a location for the filming of the 1954movie Twenty-Four Eyes. Ever since it was built in 1902 it was used as the Noma Elementary School Tanoura Branch for approximately 70 years. The classrooms remain as they were at the time with desks, an organ and creations by schoolchildren left behind, and there is no end to the visits by fans of the film and original novel.

何の感慨も受けなかった場所でした。小さな机がかろうじて自らの７０年ほど前の小学校入学時代を思い出した程度で。元々、小説の舞台として取り上げられただけなので、色々と誇張も創作も入っており、入場料払ってまで観覧しないといけない場所とまでは思っていなかった。原作者にも小説にもそれほどの魅力も感じていないし・・・但し、ここはまだ現場、単なるイミテーションのロケセットの場所である二十四の瞳映画村よりは良かっ...
Sakurai Futamigaura

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Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimasakurai

"Located approximately 25 minutes from the Maebaru Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway, it has been selected of one of the Japan's 100 Best Beaches, and is one of the scenic spots representative of Itoshima City. It is also a scenic spot to see sunsets at the Genkai Pass, which has been selected as having one of the Japan Sunset Best 100, and it is also called ""Yuhi no Futamigaura"" (sunset Futamigaura) in contrast to ""Asahi no Ise Futamigaura"" (sunrise Ise Futamigaura). It is famous for the ""Meoto Iwa"" (Wedded Rocks,) which rise about 150 meters off the coast with a white torii gate, and you can see the sunset between the two rocks on the summer solstice. The large sacred Shinto straw festoons between the rocks are replaced every May during the spring tide."
Gogoen Rest House

3.5

45 Reviews

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Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunnarusawamura Fuji 8545-1

This mountain rest house, located at the fifth and final station of the Fuji Subaru Line, sits at an altitude of 2,305 meters. It is well known for its great up-close views of Mt. Fuji and as a place to start a climb of the mountain. It offers local delicacies, original Mt. Fuji-themed cuisine, a selection of souvenirs including Mt. Fuji merchandise, information on the mountain, and more. The rest house's post office cancels the postage of mail sent from the station with an exclusive commemorative stamp.

I was getting sick and tired of the hassles for photos at ground level. I saw this restaurant and said to the wife lets go up there of a drink, and take the photos. Best decision I ever made that...
Dogashima

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Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Nishina

"Dogashima is a famous scenic spot in Nishiizu Town, Kamo County. There are a number of tourist attractions in the area, including the Sanshiro Islands - comprising Zo-jima, Nakano-shima, and Taka-shima-and the Tensodo sea-cave, which has been designated a National Natural Monument. Sightseeing cruise boats operate throughout the year; visitors can look up at the sky through the opening in the roof of the Tensodo sea-cave (also known as the ""Blue Cave""), which was created by sea erosion of tuff (a type of rock formed from volcanic ash), and can also view the tombolo phenomenon, a narrow strip of land that links Zo-jima (traditionally known as Denbei-jima, this is the closest of the Sanshiro Islands to the Izu Peninsula) to the mainland at low tide. This area is also famous as the setting for the tragic love legend of Izu no Sanshiro and Koyuki."
Icicles of Ashigakubo

4.5

35 Reviews

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Saitama prefecture Chichibu-gun Yokosecho

A 10 minute walks from Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line. Together with the Icicles of Misotsuchi and the Onouchi Hyakkei Icicles, the Icicles of Ashigakubo are considered one of the three most spectacular icicle formations in Chichibuji area. Locals create the icicles by splashing water from a stream onto the side of a mountain, creating a giant, 30 meter tall icicle formation that makes for a stunning sight. Originally around 80 meters wide, today the icicle formation reaches up to 200 meters in width; this magical scene can also be viewed from the windows of passing trains. When in-season, the icicles are lit up with colorful lights from Friday to Sunday as well as on holidays. Handmade amazake sweet sake and black tea, a local specialty, are provided for free (excluding during illumination times).

秩父の宿のチェックイン時間まで時間があったので、通りがかりで、「道の駅果汁公園あしがくぼ」に寄りました。道の駅もその周辺も「あしがくぼの氷柱」の旗が沢山立っていて、急遽行ってみることしました。つれあいは道の駅での買い物のため、残りました。道の駅から鉄道線路方面に向かっている階段を上り、旗がある左に歩いて行ったら、駅があり、氷柱は反対の右側方面で、時間を10分位ロスしてしまいました。右側を行...
Nitta Shrine

3.5

23 Reviews

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Tokyo Ota-ku Yaguchi 1-21-23

A Shinto shrine located near Musashi-Nitta Station beyond a residential area. The shrine is dedicated to the samurai Nitta Yoshioki, second son of Nitta clan head Nitta Yoshisada. The shrine is believed to have been built to console the spirt of Yoshioki, who died a terrible death, and later came to be dedicated to him as the shrine's god. Because of this history, the shrine also has a large collection of arms and crafts which once belonged to the Nitta clan. Nitta Shrine is also known as the origin of the hamaya, a now-common arrow-shaped talisman for warding away evil-in the Edo period, Japanese physician Hiraga Gennai came up with the idea for the hamaya after seeing an arrow being sold at a teahouse in front of the shrine which was claimed to be Yoshioki's.

「上神明天祖神社」に続いて、「新田神社」にやって参りました。新田義興の怨霊を鎮めるために建てられた神社だそうです。また、破魔矢の発祥の神社だそうな(案内板によると)。あと、境内に聳える樹齢700年の御神木(大ケヤキ)はパワースポットで御神木に触れると「健康長寿」「病気平癒」「若返り」の御利益を授かるらしいです。そんな歴史と荘厳さがある一方、この神社にあるのは、石の卓球台（社務所でラケットを無料...
Southern Beach Chigasaki

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Pref. Chigasakishi Nakakaigan 4-chome

This swimming beach is located at the Chigasaki City Nakakaigan Beach. Looking directly out over the water one has a view of Eboshi-iwa and Izu Oshima Island, Enoshima to the east, and Mt. Fuji to the west. In the summer events such as the Southern Beach Festa and Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival are held, and it is visited by many tourists. The Chigasaki Southern C monument, which also was featured on the cover of a popular band’s CD album cover, is popular as a spot to offer luck in matchmaking. Toilets and showers are available. During the summer, beach houses offer rentals of parasols and body boards and also sell original food items.
Takatsudo Gorge Walking Path

4.0

35 Reviews

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Gunma Pref. Midorishi Omamachoutakatsudo

"This valley is located along the Watarase River in Takatsudo, Omamacho, Midori City. This well-known place of scenic beauty is sometimes called ""the Yabakei of Kanto"" after the famous Yabakei Gorge in Gifu Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy seasonal nature such as the fall foliage as well as scenic sights such as Gorilla Rock. There is also a promenade and a number of places to enjoy scenic views such as Takatsudo Bridge and Hanetaki Bridge."

ながめ公園の北にある駐車場を利用して、高津戸橋を渡り、高津戸峡散策コースを利用してはねたき橋まで往復しましたコース時間は60分ですが、ポットボールや滝をみたり写真を撮影したりで90分かかりました渡良瀬川の左岸に平成6年から8年にかけて整備された500メートルの遊歩道です結構アップダウンがあります紅葉の時期に行きましたが、もみじは、点在している感じです岩や滝やポットボールなど、川の地形を楽...
Yumoto no Hiroba

3.5

36 Reviews

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Ishikawa Nanao-shi Wakuramachi

A plaza with bronze statues of the white herons at the center of the legend behind the establishment of the Wakura Onsen hot spring district; a fountain in the plaza is supplied with water directly from a source spring. The fountain can be used to make “hot spring eggs,” custard-like soft boiled eggs; just put a basket of raw eggs in the fountain and 12-15 minutes later you can enjoy delicious hot spring eggs. The water comes direct from the spring and is extremely hot, so take care not to burn yourself while you have fun.

和倉温泉の温泉街の中心ともいえる場所に、「湯元の広場」という一角がありました。広場の真ん中には、和倉温泉の開湯伝説の主人公の白鷺の像がありました。そのブロンズ像から、和倉温泉は、古くは「湧浦温泉」と呼ばれていたことを知りました。
Amami Kanko Habu Center

3.0

39 Reviews

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Kagoshima Pref. Amamishi Nazenagahamachou 3-15

A historic tourist center built in 1974 located a one-hour drive from Amami Airport. The building stands two stories above ground and also has a basement floor and contains exhibits and videos on the poisonous habu snake. Established to convey the dangers of this animal, here visitors can learn about the history and ecology of habu. In addition to watching videos of habu and mongooses fighting, the museum has real live habu on display as well as specimens of animals eaten by habu. The facility’s souvenir and gift shop carries things like habu skin wallets and keychains as well as habu health foods.

一回見てみたかったハブとマングースの戦いが、奄美大島でマングースが絶滅したため中止となってました。 VTRとこの展示で500円と考えると少し500円も高く感じます。
Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set

3.5

36 Reviews

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Yamagata Pref. Tsuruokashi Haguromachikawadai Higashimasukawayama 102

This is a photo spot and tourist facility in Haguro Town, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, open to the public mainly as a set for shooting period piece films. It is famous as the location for well-known films including “Departures,” “Zatoichi THE LAST” and “Time Scoop Hunter.” Shooting sets are dotted around the vast 88-hectare (880,000m²) area, and aside from urban areas one can also see various locations including mountain settlements, fishing villages and inn towns. Excursion buses operating in the area cost 500 yen for the day.

行ったのは数年前ではあるが今でも変わらずゆったりとした時間が流れているんでしょう。映画やドラマで観た場所を探索して見つける楽しみ。エリアとエリアの間にもそんな場所があるのでバスで移動するのは勿体ない。ここは遊園地ではないので上げ膳据え膳で何かを提供してもらおうと訪れてはいけない。自分で探す、いや探せる。セット内はほぼほぼどこまででも入り込めるので小道具など思わぬ物を見つけることもある。ただしセット...
Nankin-machi Square

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Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Motomachidori 1-chome

This plaza is in the center of Kobe’s “Nankinmachi,” which is said to be one of the three major Chinatowns of Japan. There is a crossroad intersected by the main road, and the center of the plaza is dotted with “azumaya” (pavilions) that give it a very Chinese feel. It’s always bustling with people eating takeout, taking a rest, and so on. It’s also a famous spot for taking photos. Various seasonal events are held here as well, such as the Chinese New Year Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The nearest station is Motomachi Station.
Unicorn Gundam Statue

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Koto-ku Aomi 1-1-10 Diver City Tokyo Plaza 2F Festival Hiroba
Ryugu Sea Cave

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Touji

This sea cave with a mystical 50 meter-wide skylight was formed by the erosion of the earth's surface by the waves. Visitors can stand under the skylight by passing through the cave's entrance, which is located on the side of the road. Viewed from above, the cave looks like a heart, make it especially popular with couples.
Dogo Onsen Sora-no-Sanpomichi (Walk in the Sky)

3.5

28 Reviews

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Ehime Matsuyama-shi Dogoyunomachi 5-6

A walking path in Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama City. Located on the top of Mt. Kanmuri near the Dogo Onsen Honkan Main Building public bathhouse from this spot you can enjoy the view of the Dogo Onsen Hot Spring Town. It was remodeled in 2019 and the footbaths, gazebo, resting areas, and garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers were improved.

道後温泉本館のすぐそばの小高い丘に湯神社という神社があり、ちょっとした展望スペースがある。道後温泉本館が一望できるが、現在は改装工事のため、ちょっと残念な景色になっている。足湯もあるので、一休みするのにいい。
Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields

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Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara

The gentle slopes of the Sengokuhara area are covered with Japanese pampas grass and Sengokuhara is considered a top Hakone sightseeing destination in fall. Selected for such lists as “Kanagawa’s 50 Most Picturesque Spots” and “Kanagawa’s 100 Most Famous Flower Locations,” each year in autumn the area bustles with visitors. From late September, the ears of the pampas grass begin to turn color, and by late autumn visitors can enjoy the site of a veritable golden carpet covering the fields. The Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Festival is held in the area in late September each year. Take the Hakone Tozan Bus and get off at the “Sengoku Kogen” stop. In fall, a Sengokuhara Susuki Bus provides transportation to the area.