Location List
111 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Ryuganji TempleUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Ryuganji Temple is a small wooden temple built inside an enormous rock cave. In the inner sanctum of the temple floats a triad of floating wooden Buddhas, said to have been built by Gyoki Priest in...
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens shrines/temples illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Sagano Romantic TrainKameoka City, Kyoto
The Sagano Romantic train is often used in TV dramas and programs. A tourism train using discontinued railroad tracks, it has become a very popular activity with over 1000 trees offering a beautifu...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots waterfalls/rivers/streams/canyons train stations/station surroundings trains/streetcars/monorailsOther
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Landscape with Yakushiji TempleNara City, Nara Prefecture
Yakushiji Temple was constructed by Emperor Tenmu in the late 7th century. Yakushiji is characterized by its symmetric layout, with the main hall (Kondo) and lecture hall standing in the center bet...
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Light-Up PromenadeNara City, Nara Prefecture
Various historic architecture such as Todaiji Temple and Kofukuji Temple which are World Heritage sites are lit up from July 1 to October 31 every year.
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Izumo-Daijingu ShrineKameoka City, Kyoto
Izumo Daijingu Shrine with 1300 years of history is famous as a shrine for marriage. At the end of November, the shrine is lit up in the evening for a few days so that visitors can enjoy the beauti...
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shrines/temples mountain villages illuminations/lighted-up facilities night viewsOther
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Jinzo-ji TempleKameoka City, Kyoto
Jinzo-ji Temple is a temple of the Myoshinji school of Rinzai sect and is said to have been built by Saicho in 790. Famous for the beautiful fall foliage of over 200 maple trees, the temple lights ...
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shrines/temples mountains/mountain trails/cabins illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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The Kanazawa Port Cruise TerminalMuryojimachi ri-65, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0332
The Kanazawa Port Cruise Terminal serves as a gateway connecting Kanazawa Port with the sea. The CIQ and waiting areas are large enough to handle customs, immigration, and quarantine for two cruis...
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restaurants/coffee shops government & public facilities ports/harbors/piers illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Kuwayama ShrineKameoka city, Kyoto prefecture
Very popular when leaves are colored and Kameoka festival is held. It is worth visiting to view colored leaves.
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historic sites/gardens shrines/temples illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Odori ParkCentre of Sapporo
Must-shoot!
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Koza cross road Mural1, Teruya, Okinawa-city, Okinawa-prefecture
The largest mural in the world. It painted about history of Koza.
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illuminations/lighted-up facilities indigenous entertainments/festivals/intangible cultural assets OtherOther
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Katayama Gakuen junior high school/high schoolToyama city, Toyama prefecture
Located at a hill and can see a sunset down and grand Tateyama range of peaks up from the school building. It looks like an old castle in Europe and make the use of nature of wood inside. You can s...
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roofs/balconies elementary schools/junior high schools/high schools illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Mamigasaki Sakura LineYamagata city, Yamagata prefecture
Row of cherry blossom trees is a sight to see. lit up at night.
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Sarukurayama Forest ParkToyama city, Toyama prefecture
Spacious forest park with a 13 kilometer-long natural walking path.
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parks camping grounds/cottages views from mountain tops & observatories illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Oujiyama ParkNagato city, Yamaguchi prefecture
Observatory park with the monument of a poet, Misuzu Kaneko. Has over 100 cherry trees.
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Kofukuji TempleNara city, Nara prefecture
Head temple of Hosso Sect of Buddhism.
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"Tsuki no ki" light fantasyAkita prefecture Yokote-city Hiraka-town Asamai aza Asamai
A huge tree with a height of about 40 m is decorated with 5000 light bulbs, and the surroundings are lit up with a picture lantern.
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Akari FestaAkita prefecture Yokote-city Ekimae-town 1-10
"Yokote East" at the east exit of JR Yokote Station has its blooming hiroba colored with colorful illumination.
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Hagi StationHagi city, Yamaguchi prefecture
Built in 1925.
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Taineiji TempleNagato city, Yamaguchi prefecture
子孫鷲頭弘忠 of the height of Ouchi 16s bunch performed a founding of the Taineiji Temple in an old historic temple in Fukawayumoto, Nagato-shi in 1410. It is the place of Yoshitaka Ouchi father a...
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Nara TokaeNara city, Nara prefecture
A relatively recent event first held in 1999, this lantern festival takes place nightly from August 5 to 14 every year, turning World Heritage rich Nara Park into a sea of candlelight. All are enco...
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Former Site of Heijokyu Imperial PalaceNara city, Nara prefecture
The Former Site of Heijokyu Imperial Palace is the site upon which Heijo Palace or Heijkyo once stood. The site now features reconstructions of the Imperial Audience Hall where the Emperor’s throne...
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Toyama Castle ParkToyama city, Toyama prefecture
Located in the centre of Toyama City, Toyama Castle Park offers a striking view of the moat and tower of Toyama Castle, surrounded by lush greenery. The castle was the residence of the Maeda clan o...
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castles/castle ruins parks museums/art museums/resource centers illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice FestivalChitose city, Hokkaido
Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is an ice festival held in Lake Shikotsu hot springs in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, located about 40 minutes away by car from Sapporo city. There are lines o...
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lakes/swamps/reservoirs hot spring resorts/summer resorts parks illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesFavorites -
Fukuoka towerSawara Ward, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Prefecture
the tallest tower at bay area in Japan
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views from mountain tops & observatories illuminations/lighted-up facilities OtherOther
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