Location List

Happodai is the summit of the Higashiyama Mountain Range, which stretches east of Nagaoka City and is flanked by mountains on both sides. Blessed with beautiful scenery in every season, it is a pla...

Opened in 1994, this multi‑purpose complex is distinguished by its castle‑like exterior design. Inside, the facility houses a local history museum, library, and co‑working space, serving as a cu...

Taking full advantage of its location in front of Okayama Station, this open, greenery‑filled commercial complex brings together a wide range of functions. The daily convenience zone includes a ...

This small and charming café measures 2.6 m × 2.9 m. The interior features green and white painted walls and wood‑grain furniture, with soft natural light filtering through the windows to create...

Once known as Japan’s largest tin mine, the Akenobe Mine prospered as a major mining site. Today, it has been preserved as a mining education facility, where visitors can see exhibits such as th...

Located west of Himeji City, Aboshi Boat Park is one of the largest marinas in the Kansai region, with capacity for 573 boats. About 30 minutes by car from central Himeji, the marina sits along ...

This service‑oriented senior residence is located on a small hill. The facility includes a restaurant, a cake shop, and a community space that can be used for cultural classes and gatherings. Th...

This facility repurposes the former Seto Elementary School and Kindergarten buildings, originally designed by architect Tomoya Masuda. The gymnasium has been transformed into an Awa Odori Hall, ...

This shrine is said to have been founded in 1615. A subsidiary shrine of Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Shirahama‑cho, Himeji City, it stands atop Shosekiheki, a scenic coastal cliff. Facing th...

Located within National Akashi Kaikyo Park on Awaji Island—an area blessed with a mild climate and abundant local produce—this comprehensive natural hot spring resort is centered on the theme of “f...

During the summer season, the ski resort is closed, allowing the entire area to be used extensively for filming. Large set constructions and open‑set builds can also be accommodated. Note: Fro...

Located in Kubonosho‑cho on the southern outskirts of Nara City, this traditional farmhouse—estimated to have been built in the mid‑Edo period (around the mid‑1700s)—is more than 250 years old and ...

The Gump House, Iwaki City’s first farmhouse‑style kominka guesthouse, is a traditional residence more than 280 years old, restored to reflect its Edo‑period (1603–1867) appearance. At dinnertim...

Stone quarrying at this site began around 1887. After World War II, the growing use of cement caused demand for stone to decline sharply, and the quarry was abandoned, remaining largely untouched. ...

This scenic driving route is popular with motorists for its beautiful views and has also been used as a filming location for television commercials. The road climbs 9.7 kilometers to the summit ...

This 18‑hole short course (Par 54) adjoins the Dunlop Golf Course in the northern Rokko mountain range. Surrounded by lush greenery that reflects the changing seasons, each hole is separated by ...

Located just a two‑minute walk from Kobe‑Sannomiya Station, this steakhouse offers a warm, classic atmosphere created by brick walls that line the entire interior, a nod to Kobe’s heritage as a his...

This facility brings together Sakai’s traditional industries under one roof. Visitors can explore hands‑on experience areas, educational exhibits, and displays highlighting local crafts such as ...

This stretch of coastline runs for roughly 50 kilometers, from Senkaku Bay to Hajikizaki. Shaped by the powerful winter waves of the Sea of Japan, its rugged cliffs and scattered offshore islets fo...

Hyoko Lake, designated a National Natural Monument as a wintering site for swans, is an irrigation reservoir originally created during the Edo period (1603–1867). The site gained national attent...

This traditional Japanese residence, originally built by the previous owner, stands on the factory grounds of Koyo Seiga, a roof tile manufacturer founded in 1920. The house is distinguished by ...

This is the remains of a mine located deep in the mountains. Ruins of an office building made from karami bricks—slag bricks that evoke a scene reminiscent of an anime setting—still remain on th...

This low mountain, rising about 300 meters, features paved roads, hiking trails, and animal paths. The summit can be reached in roughly ten minutes by car and rewards visitors with sweeping view...

Shaped by the powerful flow of the river, the area’s striking formations of massive boulders create an impressive natural landscape. In the upper riverside zone, springtime cherry blossoms paire...