Location List
114 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Tase LakeHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
The lake is located at about a 25-minute drive from Tsuchizawa Station. Tanise Lake, created by damming the Sarugaiishi River, is a large artificial lake with a circumference of 45 km. In the vicin...
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mountain villages farm villages residential areas near lakes & rivers NatureSpecifications
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Kuragari ValleyOkazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
This scenic spot is located at an elevation of 250m to 600m. It harmoniously combines excellent natural forests with a pristine river, creating a rich natural landscape. Along the valley, there are...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots mountain villages Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabinsSpecifications
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Shiratama no Taki (waterfall)Niigata city, Niigata prefecture
Located in the hill area in the south of Niigata city. Two waterfalls with approximately 15 meters and 7 meters high.
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Michinoku Lakewood National Government Park
This is Tohoku's first state -owned park and the tenth in Japan. Centering on the multipurpose reservoir at Lake Kamafusa, the four areas are under development
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samurai residence field of flowers lakes/swamps/reservoirs parksSpecifications
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Yakurai Resort
Leisure facility near Yakurai mountain. There are a hot spring and farm stand on the foot of the mountain as well as a garden, golf course, indoor pool in a great nature.
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mountains/mountain trails/cabins cottages/lodges swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) camping grounds/cottagesFavorites -
Gokamachi Kawatsuma Water Purification PlantGokamachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
A modern-style water purification plant. 3-story building. As it is characteristic looking, it can be filmed as different locations.
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Ohsawa hot springHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
Approximately 25-minute-drive from Hanamaki station on Japan Railway. They still offer mix bathing which is rare nowadays.
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens samurai residence inns/hotelsSpecifications
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minogahama beachYamaguchi Pre. Yamaguchi city, aio futajima
Located in the seto inland sea, Minogahama beach is not only know for the good waves but also for the special sand . Good place for shooting.
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parks camping grounds/cottages beaches/shores/coastlinesSpecifications
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Sakurando OnsenGosen City, Niigata Prefecture
Outdoor bath surrounded by a great nature. Can use a hall for shooting as well.
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cottages/lodges ropeways/cablecars amusemetn parks/theme parks game arcades/pachinko parlorsFavorites -
Shiawase no mura1-1, Shiawase-no-mura, Kita-ku, Kobe Hyogo
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government & public facilities forests/woods hotels/inns parksSpecifications
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Kobe Seishonen ParkNose, Ougo-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyoog
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Hiruzen HighlandsManiwa City, Okayama Prefecture
The Hiruzen Sanza are three mountains standing in a row, right at the boundary between Okayama and Tottori Prefectures. The Hiruzen Highlands, one of the leading resort areas in western Japan, is l...
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fields/pastures hot spring resorts/summer resorts ski slopes/golf coursesSpecifications
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Hattoji Furusato VillageBizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Climb up the winding road to Hattoji Temple to reach its peak where a beautiful rural landscape unfolds. Hattoji Furusato Village is located on a plateau at an altitude of 400 meters. This is an ar...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots mountain villagesSpecifications
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Sado gold mineSado shi, Niigata prefecture
Sado gold mine maintain Edo state
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museums/art museums/resource centersSpecifications
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Naeba DragondolaYuzawa town, Niigata prefecture
A Naeba-Tashiro gondola connecting Naeba and Tashiro Highland. 5,481 meter-long which is the longest in the world. Accommodates up to 8 people. Runs above the ridge and valley of Naeba mountain cor...
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mountains/mountain trails/cabins ski slopes/golf coursesSpecifications
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Yajima/KyojimaSado shi, Niigata prefecture
Yajima is a production area of high quality Pseudosasa japonica and a legend says that a shogun, Yorimasa used an arrow made of the Pseudosasa japonica for getting rid of a monster called Nue. Bea...
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Matsudai StageTokamachi city, Niigata prefecture
You can see the collaboration of art and architecture at the stage.
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museums/art museums/resource centers events/functionsSpecifications
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Fire works festival at the seaside Kashiwazaki-city, Niigata Prefecture
Fire works festival at the seaside
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FutatsugameSado shi, Niigata prefecture
Futatugame means two turtles in Japanese. Two massive rocks look like turtles. With the magnificent view and clear water ocean, it is certified as one of 88 bathing beaches in Japan. Auto-camping s...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots camping grounds/cottages seashores on Sea of Japan sideSpecifications
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Hajikino Field ParkSado shi, Niigata prefecture
Farthest north scenic site in Sado. Resort facility with a lot of nature near by Hajikizaki light house. Scenery from the observatory is excellent and there are log houses, auto-camping site, the s...
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camping grounds/cottagesSpecifications
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Kimigaeri KannonMinamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture
Standing 1.39 meters tall, this Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) statue is one of Japan’s largest wooden statues made from a single pillar wood. Designated as Niigata Prefecture’s Cultural Property, both ...
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historic sites/gardens shrines/templesSpecifications
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Hakkai MountainMinamiuonuma city, Niigata prefecture
1778 meters high.
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Omatsunoike(pond)Minamiuonuma city, Niigata prefecture
There are two islands in the pond and each one has a shrine.
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lakes/swamps/reservoirsSpecifications
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Fureai-JukuFukuchimachi, Fukuoka Prefecture
Four triangular buildings built on a grass field as big as the PayPay Dome. The four buildings consist of four facilities: a multi-purpose building, seminar building, men’s lodging, and women’s lod...
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camping grounds/cottagesSpecifications
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