Location List

It is said that around 800 years ago, the Heike clan built this bridge to access Mount Tsurugisan and train at Heike No Baba. Constructed from the native *shirakuchikazura* vine, which thrives in t...

This tourist facility is housed in the former Seto Elementary School and Kindergarten, designed by modernist architect Tomoya Masuda. The gymnasium features a hall with a circular stage. Traces of ...

Designated as a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property. It is 45 meters long, 2 meters wide, and rises 14 meters above the water. Constructed from shirakuchi wisteria weighing approxima...

This museum showcases the interactions between German soldiers—who were taken prisoner by the Japanese military during World War I—and local residents while they were held at the Bando Prisoner-of-...

Mt. Bizan, one of Tokushima City’s landmarks, is easily accessible from in front of Tokushima Station. Standing at an elevation of 290 meters, it can be reached by cable car from the Awa Odori Hall...

A Submergible Bridge bridge connecting to Zennyuji Island, the largest river island in Japan. It is approximately 3 meters wide—just wide enough for a single passenger car to pass— and is used as ...

It was built by Tomimoto Shiro, a descendant of the Tomimoto family, a wealthy farming family that prospered through the indigo trade. On the grounds stand “Chōraku-sō,” a pseudo-Western-style buil...

The historic streetscape of Waki-machi in Mima City, featuring traditional architecture dating from the Edo to Showa periods, is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups ...

These beautiful terraced rice fields have been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields. They are located at elevations ranging from 500 to 700 meters. Instead of concrete, the slope...

Designated as an Important Tangible Cultural Property of Miyoshi City. This has been the residence of successive generations of descendants of Horikawa Uchiki, the personal physician to Emperor Ant...

The first temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is the starting point of the pilgrimage, where Kobo Daishi vowed to establish the pilgrimage route. The main hall, with its majestic appeara...

Akira Kurosawa's "Ran", "Kagemusha", and "007 You Only Live Twice" are the birthplace of many works. There are conditions for shooting.

This scenic driving route is popular with motorists for its beautiful views and has also been used as a filming location for television commercials. The road climbs 9.7 kilometers to the summit ...

This low mountain, rising about 300 meters, features paved roads, hiking trails, and animal paths. The summit can be reached in roughly ten minutes by car and rewards visitors with sweeping view...

Shaped by the powerful flow of the river, the area’s striking formations of massive boulders create an impressive natural landscape. In the upper riverside zone, springtime cherry blossoms paire...

Beginning in Matsusaka City—famed for its premium beef—and running to Ise-Okitsu Station in the Misugi district of Tsu City, the JR Meishō Line offers a leisurely single-track journey of about 80 m...

Located directly in front of Tsu Station in Mie Prefecture, this prominent multi-purpose complex rises to a height of 94 meters, making it the second-tallest building in the prefecture after the Yo...

This settlement developed as a fortified autonomous community centered on a temple and protected by surrounding moats during times of conflict. Today, it preserves an authentic historical townsc...

Opened in 2017, this large‑scale sports complex also serves as a hub for local industry. It accommodates a wide range of needs, from daily health and fitness activities to national‑level tournament...

Although roughly 500 years have passed since the garden was first created, it remains remarkably close to its original form. It has been designated both a nationally recognized Place of Scenic Beau...

Opened in July 2015, this accommodation facility consists of a renovated 60-year-old farmhouse serving as the main building—housing the reception area and dining space—together with a guest lodging...

Odaka Pioneer Village is a coworking space with lodging facilities located in Odaka Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture. This facility serves as a hub where local entrepreneurs and creators...

most famous dune in Japan