Location List
96 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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Fukui Castle RuinsFukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Castle was built by Yuki Hideyasu, the first feudal lord of Fukui. During the Edo period, it prospered as the castle town of the Echizen Matsudaira family, the feudal lord of Fukui. Today, on...
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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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Iwakuni CastleIwakuni city,Yamaguchi prefecture
One of the 100 famous castles in Japan The upper floor protrudes larger than the lower floor, and it is characterized by the "Momoyama-style Nanban building" A castle built in the Edo period has ...
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castles/castle ruinsOther
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Hiroshima Castle in spring21-1 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. In spring you can see a beautiful collaboration wi...
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Hiroshima City Forest Park Mountain castle observatory10173 Fujigamaru, Fukuda-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima
Observatory designed after the mountain castle by a feudal lord Mori Motonari in the 16th century. You can take a monorail to get there. From the observatory, you can overlook the city of Hiroshi...
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castles/castle ruins museums/art museums/resource centersOther
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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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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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Takashiro Mountain (Yakami Castle Ruins)Tambasasayama City, Hyogo
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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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Matsue CastleMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Matsue Castle was built in 1611. It is one of the five original castles in Japan to have been designated as a National Treasure. The castle is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and foliage i...
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national treasures/important cultural properties castles/castle ruins illuminations/lighted-up facilities night viewsOther
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Karatsu CastleCategory
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Okayama CastleOkayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Okayama Castle, one of Japan’s top 100 castles, was built in 1597, under the direction of Hideie Ukita. Architecture of this period is sometimes represented by the use of black lacquer painted boar...
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Site of Sendai Castle
One of the most famous tourism spot in Sendai.Masamune Date constructed this castle in 1603, and it was a residence of several generations of the Date family. There was no tower.
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historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots castles/castle ruins urban areas/central city streetsOther
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Nagoa Castle Ruins
The stone walls and cherry blossoms are a must-see.
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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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Tousenjou Park, AritaArita, Nishi-Matsuura-Gun
Tousenjou Park, Arita. There are a park and a shrine.
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Kashima Castle RuinsCategory
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Saga Castle History MuseumCategory
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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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Kii Castle RuinsKiyama Town, Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture
The ruins of Kii Castle are said to have been built in 665 to protect Dazaifu against invasion from the continent.
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