Location List

A park on a small hill beside Sakitsu Church. From here, the sweeping view of the Amakusa west coast is truly breathtaking—especially at sunset, when the scenery resembles a beautiful painting. ...

This scenic forest road runs along the slopes of Mount Kodakamiyama (922 meters) in the Kohoku–Kinomoto area, a region that once flourished as a center of Buddhist culture and still retains numerou...

Set within a landscape that preserves the charm of traditional satoyama countryside, the park features a 3,800-meter walking trail and open grassy areas for outdoor recreation. From here, visitors ...

From the entrance plaza of Ogara Falls, a steep 20-meter drop leads down toward the cascade. After descending a striking red iron staircase, the view suddenly opens through the trees to reveal Otok...

This charming rural railway meanders at a leisurely pace through peaceful pastoral scenery. Running 23 kilometers from Ugo‑Honjo Station toward Mount Chokai to Yashima Station, it is affectionat...

This ski resort closed in March 2024. The central lodge still retains facilities such as the ticket counter, offices, and cafeteria. A large parking area is also available, and the site may be cons...

Stretching across a gentle south-facing slope at an elevation of around 700 metres on Mount Kurikoma, this 15-hectare wetland is home to a rich variety of rare alpine plants. Flowers bloom thro...

The Ueda family residence is one of Amakusa’s historic homes, with the family having served as the Takahama village headmen for roughly 340 years. The main house, detached guest room, front entranc...

Perched midway up Mount Toomiyama, this lookout commands wide, open views of Ushibuka and the graceful span of the Ushibuka Haiya Bridge. Across the seasons, the panorama extends to the East China ...

At the foot of Mitake—a small, striking peak rising about 144 meters in the southeastern part of Fukue Island—lies Mitake Enchi. Mitake’s allure lies in its rare vantage point, where sweeping vi...

As the guardian shrine of Narai-juku, this shrine has long been beloved by the people, and is worshipped as the god of long-lasting fortune in battle, safety in the home, and safe travels. It is l...

This video introduces famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Hanamaki City. [Featured Spots] Hanamaki Onsen, Toyagasaki Park, England Coast, around Bishamon Bridge, Shinshoji Temple

The National Shinshu Takato Youth Nature Center is an educational facility nestled within the magnificent natural setting of the Haregamine Highlands, offering views of the majestic peaks of the So...

Opened in 1914 for the purpose of transporting coal, the station was abandoned in 1985 with the closure of the Manji Line. It has been maintained as a railway park since 1986, and SL locomotives, r...

This inn is located in a village hidden deep in the mountains, and was originally a private house, so you can take pictures of the traditional lifestyle. There is a wooden deck outside that you ca...

The Isawa Dam, located on the Isawa River of the Kitakami River system in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, serves multiple purposes: flood control, securing river flow for environmental conservation, s...

Atago-yama Shrine, locally known as “Atago-sama,” stands atop a prominent iwakura (sacred rock) in Oshu’s Isawa area. Since the Edo period, it has been deeply revered as a deity protecting against ...

Santaki (“Three Falls”) is a fan-shaped waterfall located on the Yokosawa, a tributary of the Kitamata River in Oshu City. Surrounded by natural forest, it comes into view after a short walk along ...

Kiku Falls is distinguished by the confluence of two streams merging into a single cascade. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while in autumn, the foliage turns vibrant, offering seasonal beauty. T...

Koromo-no-Taki (“Robe Waterfall”) is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper section approximately 15 meters high and 14 meters wide. Its name is said to originate from a legend in which a celestial...

Dewa Shrine is said to have been founded when General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro prayed to Haguro Gongen during his campaigns against the Emishi and, after his victory, enshrined the deity here. Legend...

A lone pine standing amid the terraced rice fields creates a striking impression. The area offers seasonal views of rural life, making it suitable for capturing both agricultural and natural landsc...

The site offers a vast expanse of grassland with an open and scenic view. Currently used as pastureland, it features gentle slopes and stretches of green grass. Suitable for filming with horses and...

Fujisato Hiderita is a rural location in the Fujisato area of Esashi, Oshu City, where rice fields and farmland spread along the Ite River. With few artificial structures, the site offers wide, ope...