Location List

The ruins of Kii Castle are said to have been built in 665 to protect Dazaifu against invasion from the continent.

Various kinds of trees originated from the city, towns, villages, the prefecture and foreign countries. Used as a relaxation and forestry training. Approximately 8 km from Tazawako station.

Japanese inn with hot spring. There is a former ski site behind the inn. Used as a ground golf space other than during snow season.

The path to the waterfall basin is well-maintained. Although the waterfall is not so large, the scene of the water flowing down in a fan-like form is beautiful.

The site of Taishoji Temple, which was the family temple of the Hosokawa Clan, has a moss garden, a teahouse, and abundant greenery. Located here are four mausoleums dedicated to Hosokawa Fujitaka ...

About 60-minute drive from Hanamaki station on Japan Railway. Built in 807. Located in the village where has the starting point for climbing Mt. Hayachine. The main hall was built in the Keicho e...

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 huge forest and botanical garden showcasing the best of Mt. Rokko's nature, including approximately 50,000 hydrangea plants. Also known for the colored leaves in autumn. Various facilities, such ...

A large park with a satoyama landscape: rice terraces, fields, reservoirs, ponds, etc. There are several thatched roof houses over 100 years old, as well as what is called a rural stage for perform...

On the western side of the Rokko Mountain Range is Mt. Shisho-yama, which together with Mt. Ikari-Yama, stands in front of Mt. Futatabi. A large ‘Kobe Emblem,’ the symbol of Kobe, lights up at nigh...

Over 7,500 herbs and flowers of approximately 200 species grow in the gardens. The building which has restaurants and shops inside was designed with the concept of the Waltburg Castle in Germany.

Located just north of Shin-Kobe station is Nunobiki Waterfall, considered one of the ‘three divine waterfalls’ of Japan. It appears in many Waka poetries written in the Heian Period.

Maya Viewline refers to the railway and cable car that carry visitors from the base of Mt. Maya to the summit, offering a glorious view of the natural scenery of the mountains as well as a panorami...

With sheep grazing in the grass, Rokkosan Pasture is a tourism-oriented pasture and a farm on Mt. Rokko. Visitors can interact with various types of animals on the farm as well as experience making...

A manmade lake in the Rokko Mountains. Canoes are available in summer.

Ropeway connecting Arima Hot Springs with the summit of Mt. Rokko in 12 minutes. Offers an incredible view of Mt. Rokko’s nature throughout the year.

The Ichinosaka River runs through the center of Yamaguchi. It is said that the Ouchi clan that ruled Yamaguchi during the Muromachi period (circa 1336–1573) likened the Ichinosaka River to Kyoto’s ...

Hot spring with a long history.

Its 700 m-long approach is paved with natural stones. Japan's largest Gongen-styale Building.

It is a natural scenery around Ashinomaki Onsen.

Farthest north Karst in the torrid zone in the world. Can find rare rocks and stones.

Facing Chizu’s main thoroughfare, in the Edo period the Ishitani Residence was the largest building in the Tottori feudal domain’s largest post-station town, which later became Chizu. Laid out to e...