Location List

It is said that around 800 years ago, the Heike clan built this bridge to access Mount Tsurugisan and train at Heike No Baba. Constructed from the native *shirakuchikazura* vine, which thrives in t...

This tourist facility is housed in the former Seto Elementary School and Kindergarten, designed by modernist architect Tomoya Masuda. The gymnasium features a hall with a circular stage. Traces of ...

Designated as a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property. It is 45 meters long, 2 meters wide, and rises 14 meters above the water. Constructed from shirakuchi wisteria weighing approxima...

Pass through the small red torii gate standing on Chuo-dori Street in front of Kamojima Station and walk a few dozen meters to find a retro Showa-era shopping district that has remained untouched f...

This museum showcases the interactions between German soldiers—who were taken prisoner by the Japanese military during World War I—and local residents while they were held at the Bando Prisoner-of-...

Mt. Bizan, one of Tokushima City’s landmarks, is easily accessible from in front of Tokushima Station. Standing at an elevation of 290 meters, it can be reached by cable car from the Awa Odori Hall...

A Submergible Bridge bridge connecting to Zennyuji Island, the largest river island in Japan. It is approximately 3 meters wide—just wide enough for a single passenger car to pass— and is used as ...

It was built by Tomimoto Shiro, a descendant of the Tomimoto family, a wealthy farming family that prospered through the indigo trade. On the grounds stand “Chōraku-sō,” a pseudo-Western-style buil...

The historic streetscape of Waki-machi in Mima City, featuring traditional architecture dating from the Edo to Showa periods, is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups ...

These beautiful terraced rice fields have been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields. They are located at elevations ranging from 500 to 700 meters. Instead of concrete, the slope...

Designated as an Important Tangible Cultural Property of Miyoshi City. This has been the residence of successive generations of descendants of Horikawa Uchiki, the personal physician to Emperor Ant...

A DMV—a vehicle modified from a minibus and equipped with steel wheels that can travel seamlessly on both roads and rail tracks—has begun the world’s first commercial service on the Asa-Higashi Lin...

The first temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is the starting point of the pilgrimage, where Kobo Daishi vowed to establish the pilgrimage route. The main hall, with its majestic appeara...

The Himeji City Museum is located east of the Himeji Castle, which is a World Heritage and a National Treasure of Japan. The red-brick building dates back to 1905, when it was built as a military s...

A building contains local shoe manufacturers and stores in Nagata ward which is known as the town of shoe industry.

An office building with various tenants.

A municipal government building located in central Matsumoto City. The facility includes a sizable main building with open space and a plaza in front. The surrounding area is characterized by publi...

A narrow commercial street in central Matsumoto City running alongside the Metoba River. Lined with small shops, cafés, and souvenir stores, the street is primarily pedestrian-oriented. Though spac...

A commercial street in central Matsumoto City characterized by traditional kura-style storehouses with white plaster and namako walls. The well-preserved historic streetscape attracts steady pedest...

An urban street in central Matsumoto City, with sections adjoining parks and green spaces. Lined with low- to mid-rise buildings, the street experiences relatively light traffic, creating an open c...

A compact commercial street in central Matsumoto City, lined with small shops, restaurants, and repurposed older buildings. Some Showa-era storefront architecture remains, creating a calm, pedestri...

A main commercial street running through central Matsumoto City, lined with banks, offices, and retail establishments. Frequently used as a business and daily transit route, especially on weekdays....

A commercial street in central Matsumoto City with a relatively wide roadway lined with shops and offices. Compared to tourist-oriented streets, it has a stronger everyday, local character, making ...

An indoor heated swimming pool facility in Matsumoto City, featuring a 25-meter pool, a lazy river, and water slides. One of its key strengths is the ability to secure multiple types of water scene...