Location List

The Ikan (grand view) from Mount Tamon at 55.6m above sea level offers views of the bay and Shiogama port with its ships gracefully entering and departing.

The waters of the Natorigawa River converge at Great Akiu Falls, a large waterfall 55 meters high and 6 meters wide that bursts forth from the top of a tuff cliff face.

This temple, Matsushima's oldest remaining Momoyama period structure, is said to be originally built by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.

Pointed hill in the cape located on the south of Matsushima beach.

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...

This wetland is designated as a Japanese natural monument and as a vital habitat for migratory birds.The whole surface of the wetland is decorated with fully blooming Lotus flowers in summer.

The Nanatsugama Caves, designated as a natural monument of Japan, are spectacular caves formed from the infamous rough waves of the Genkai Sea pounding against the cliffs and eroding them away over...

The Ohama Beach (literally meaning “big beach”) is a white-sand beach in a traditional Japanese style with pine trees alongside the sand. The Sumoto Castle Ruins is on the mountain right behind th...

Iwami Tatamigaura is a scenic spot that was designated a National Natural Monument in 1932. An immense flat terrain of rocks unfolds as one walks out of the cave, and various fossils can be seen am...

“Magura no Oiwago” is a boulder field (blockfield) with rocks as large as approximately 7 meters in diameter. The site has been designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan.

A garden that has been designated as a National Scenic Beauty.

most famous dune in Japan

educational facility for Landscape planning & horticulture

The Main Hall of Taisanji Temple is a National Treasure of Japan, originally built in 716. It was rebuilt in 1293 after a big fire in 1285. In addition to the Main Hall, a pagoda, and other facilit...

A famous hot spring town within the city limits of Kobe that lies in a natural mountain setting, yet close enough for Kobe and Osaka residents and tourists to enjoy a day trip or an overnight trip....

A park set up at the site of the Zuihoji Temple which was abandoned in the early Meiji Period. Famous for the beautiful foliage (colored leaves) in autumn.

A park located along the Futatabi Driveway. The name ‘bridge’ comes from the pedestrian bridge shaped like a spiral staircase. Only minutes from the center of the city, the park is a favorite spot ...

A round plaza located in front of the Weathercock House in the Kitano Injinkan district, which has become a popular location for people to paint or do street performances.

This road connects Hagi City and Hofu City almost in a straight line, and the total length is about 53 km. At the end of the Edo period, patriots of the Meiji Restoration, such as Ryoma Sakamoto an...