Location List
242 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Himeji CastleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Akira Kurosawa's "Ran", "Kagemusha", and "007 You Only Live Twice" are the birthplace of many works. There are conditions for shooting.
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world heritages national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruinsOther
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Koko-en gardenHImeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Koko-en is a facility with a full-scale Japanese garden of about 10,000 tsubo (approx. The appearance of the Edo atmosphere, such as the ``Oyashiki no Niwa'' with a stroll around the pond and the `...
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historic sites/gardens illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Furui Family Residence (Sen-nen-ya)Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Built in the late Muromachi Period (16th century), the former Furui Family Residence was used as a house until 1967. With thatched roof, it is built with a hip-and-gable construction. A large ston...
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world heritages national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spotsOther
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Hiroshima Castle21-1 Moto-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Built in 1589 by Terumoto Mori. Destroyed by atomic bombing, current castle is a contemporary recreation, offering a history museum & city views.
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historic sites/gardensOther
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Shukkeien Garden2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
It was built in around 1620 as a garden of the villa of the Asano family, the feudal lord of Hiroshima, in imitation of the scenic spot "West Lake" in China.
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historic sites/gardensOther
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Entsuin
Traces of Christian influence during feudal Japan can be found in a small shrine at Entsuin, the family temple of Lord Date Masamune.
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/templesOther
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Hikoso Ryokuchi ParkHikosomachi 1-8, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0901
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historic sites/gardens parksOther
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Oma PortSado City, Niigata Prefecture
It was constructed in the mid-Meiji period (1868-1912) and used for transporting ore and materials for the mines. Even now, you can still feel the atmosphere of that time with the stone-built emban...
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Oshima Island / Togetsukyo Bridge
Togetsu-kyo Bridge built over O-jima Island is revival O-jima Island, Togetsu-kyo Bridge Famous Japanese poet Basho Matsuo having come first in Matsushima of the depths of Zuiganji Temple O-jima ...
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Sawamura Family's HouseIga City, Mie Prefecture
As you walk along the straight road through the countryside, you'll come across stone walls and a long gate, leading to traditional thatched-roof houses. There are no utility poles around, offering...
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FBI AWAJISumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture
This lodging facility is located in a rare location on Awaji Island, right in front of the sea, offering options for camping (on the beach and on the hillside), day camping, glamping, and cabin ren...
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world heritages historic sites/gardens inns/hotels restaurants/coffee shopsOther
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Nanban BridgeMinamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
This is a red bridge near the entrance to Kuchinotsu Port at the southern tip of Shimabara City, serving as a shortcut to the maritime museum and the former customs house. Its 3-meter width require...
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historic sites/gardens fishing villages bridgesOther
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Former Hong Kong Shanghai BankNagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
This is the largest of the Western-style buildings in Nagasaki City. The design places emphasis on the frontal aspect facing the sea, with the lower floor designed as a continuous arched arcade, an...
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historic sites/gardens museums/art museums/resource centersOther
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Shindenan HermitageNagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
This was designated as a historic site in Nagasaki City in February 2013. For about 20 days each in spring and autumn, the garden and thatched-roof buildings are open to the public. Visitors can en...
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historic sites/gardensOther
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Former Kunikane House1-64 Kitahonmachi Higashi, Iwamizawa, Hokkaido
Built in the early Taisho era, it has a structure with a verandah with a mud edge, and remains of this type of structure are rare in the central Hokkaido region. A characteristic feature of this h...
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historic sites/gardens farmlands/orchardsOther
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Gyokusenkan ruins park3-3-1 Higashiyama, Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido
Gyokusenkan Ruins Park is said to be the best mineral spring in Iwamizawa, where the Ainu discovered it hundreds of years ago. There is a Shinji Pond in the center of the garden, and trees that ch...
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historic sites/gardens parksOther
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Okazaki ParkOkazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
The Okazaki Castle, situated within Okazaki Park, is surrounded by lush greenery that helps you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. It has been selected for prestigious lists such as "100 Fam...
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruins NatureOther
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Arima Tea CeremonyArima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, JapanCategory
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Okinawa WorldNanjo city, Okinawa prefecture
Okinawa World is Okinawa Prefecture’s foremost theme park and presents the local history, culture and nature all in one location. The parks main attraction is Gyokusendo. A 5-meter long limestone c...
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historic sites/gardens farm villages amusemetn parks/theme parksOther
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Former Ikeda family's gardenDaisen city, Akita prefecture
The Ikeda family is known as one of three major landowners of Northern Japan and they made a Circuit
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historic sites/gardensOther
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Former Nagano prefectural government buildingAgeya, Nagano shi, Nagano prefecture
Built in 1913. Two-story wooden building with white plaster wall. It is closed in winter due to snow.
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historic sites/gardens churches/chapels inns/hotels government & public facilitiesOther
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Buke-yashiki [Samurai House], Anma’s Historical MuseumNishi-shin-machi, Tambasasayama City, Hyogo
Typical Samurai house in Sasayama
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Mirokuji TempleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Built in 1000, Mirokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect and has a strong tie with Engyoji Temple. The temple gate, main hall, founder’s hall and other facilities are on the grounds o...
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Fukiagehama BeachMinamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Located at the southern tip of Awaji Island. Fukiagehama Beach is a white-sand beach where several films and TV dramas have been shot. No cityscape on the opposite shore. Swimming is not allowed.
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world heritages national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spotsOther
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