Location List
206 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Toimiyama
Four superb view spot "Four Panoramic Views" which overlook Matsushima Bay. The Reikan (elegant view) from Mount Tomiyama at 116.8m above sea level is the highest viewpoint of the Shitaikan. Visito...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/temples City Landscapes views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Yakurai Resort
Leisure facility near Yakurai mountain. There are a hot spring and farm stand on the foot of the mountain as well as a garden, golf course, indoor pool in a great nature.
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mountains/mountain trails/cabins cottages/lodges swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) camping grounds/cottagesFavorites -
Dodoishi park
the parl on the hill where look down the hole town
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Mikamine Park
Park on a hill.
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Hizen Buddhist stupa
This pure white stupa is located at the foot of a small mountain. It offers a panoramic view of the Saga Plain and is a popular spot for night views.
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Ushino-o Plum Forest
About 5,000 plum trees are in full bloom all over the Ushino-o mountain.
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Swing on the Mountain
A swing on a hill. You can also enjoy BBQ with a view of Karatsu Bay.
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Tateiwa Prospect Terrace
This observatory offers a panoramic view of Ureshino City''s tea plantations.
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Kagamiyama observatory
The view from the observatory overlooking Karatsu Bay and Nijinomatsubara is breathtaking. Cherry blossoms and azaleas can also be enjoyed in spring.
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Fukudomi myland ParkFukudomi,Kishima-gun
From the "Reclamation Observation Deck," 18 meters above ground level, you can see a stretch of road along the old reclamation levee that is over 10 kilometers in total length.
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Hizen Inuyama Castle, ShiroishiTsutsumi, Shiroishi Town
Hizen Inuyama Castle, a viewing platform, Shiroishi. We can see the Shiroishi plains and Ariake sea fron here.
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Takezaki Joushi Viewing Platform, TaraKou293-6 Oura, Tara Town, Fujitsu City
Takezaki Joushi Viewing Platform, Tara. It looks like a castle.
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Torika CapeCategory
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Mt. HachimanCategory
mountains/mountain trails/cabins forests/woods lakes/swamps/reservoirs roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Terraced rice fields in Genkai Town
The view of the Genkai Sea through the terraced rice paddies is spectacular.
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture
One of only 12 castles in Japan that has an original keep, Bitchu Matsuyama castle was built in 1240 and restored in 1683. It stands on top of a mountain at an altitude of 430 meters, making it the...
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Kinojo CastleSoja City, Okayama Prefecture
Kinojo Castle (or Ki Castle), which literally means a “demon castle,” is an ancient castle constructed in the late 7th century by the Yamato Imperial Court. A stone wall about 2.8 kilometers long a...
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Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture
Kakuzan Park is built on the ruins of an ancient castle, Tsuyama Castle, which was built about 400 years ago. The castle’s approximately 10-meter-tall stone wall remains today. Because of its beaut...
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Tokensan Park (Ikime Hachiman Shrine)Unzen city, Nagasaki prefecture
Located at the hill behind Obama Onsen road and you can view the Onsen town and Tachibana bay. Ikeme Hachiman Shrine is on the top of the mountain.
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Kajiya Castle RuinsMatsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Kajiya Castle is said to have been constructed at the end of the Heian Period as a base for the Matsuura Clan. Only the Otemon Gate and stone walls remain on the castle site today.
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Gassan Toda Castle Ruins (Todajo Castle Site)Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
A famous mountain castle in Japan, the Gassan Toda Castle served as the seat of the powerful Amago clan from 1396 to 1566. It was regarded as the most impregnable castle in all of Japan, but in 156...
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castles/castle ruins views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Tsuwano Castle RuinsKanoachi Gun, Shimane Prefecture
Tsuwano Castle was built on a mountain top overlooking the town in 1295. In the early 1600s, stone walls were added to the castle, but the main keep burnt down in 1686 after being struck by lightni...
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Nakao Castle ParkNishisonogi Gun, Nagawaki Prefecture
The Nakao Castle Park is located at the former site of a mountaintop castle, the Nakao Castle. With the red bridge as its landmark, the park is full of flowers throughout the year and offers a magn...
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castles/castle ruins ropeways/cablecars parks views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Hirado CastleHirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture
The castle was built in 1718 by Matsura Atsunobu, the sixth lord of Hirado. Although it was dismantled during the Meiji Restoration, the main keep of the castle (a.k.a. Kameoka Castle) stands on a ...
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historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruins parks views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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