Location List
1,161 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Sakitsu ChurchAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Sakitsu Church is a Catholic church inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2018 along with the rest of Sakitsu village. It forms a part of the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region World Her...
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churches/chapelsOther
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Mt. TakabutoyamaKamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
A viewpoint to enjoy the landscape of Amakusa. A good place to start shooting in Amakusa.
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views from mountain tops & observatories roofs/balconiesOther
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Tazawako Ski ResortSenboku City, Akita Prefecture
A ski resort at Akita Komagadake with 14 courses in total. Can see Tazawako Lake from the site. One of the locations of a Korean drama "Iris".
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ski slopes/golf coursesOther
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Dakigaeri ValleySenboku
A unique valley with a blue-colored mountain stream. Famous for colored leaves in autumn. Approximately 15-munite-drive from Kakunodate station in Japan Railway (JR).
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waterfalls/rivers/streams/canyonsOther
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Tokachidake Onsen VillageSorachi gun, Hokkaido
Onsen Village on the highland approximately 4200 feet above sea level. Known as an Onsen Village you can see colored leaves in autumn at the earliest in Japan.
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots mountains/mountain trails/cabins forests/woodsOther
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Kawachi Community CenterKumamoto city, Kumamoto prefecture
As it is located on the hill, you can command a panorama view of Ariake Sea from the observation hall. The library is small, but you can see the ocean from it.
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government & public facilities public halls/assembly halls other facilities harbors/ports/canals/aquafarmsOther
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Kengun ShrineKumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Kengun Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kumamoto City. It is famous for the 1200-meter long approach path that runs from the torii entrance gate on Densha-Dori all the way to the main compound.
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Tamaya streetKumamoto city, Kumamoto prefecture
Narrow street with 50 meters long and 1 meter wide. There are a row of restaurants in the street.
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restaurants & coffee shops in shopping arcades bars/adult entertainment districts urban areas/central city streetsOther
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Oak StreetKumamoto city, Kumamoto prefecture
Big oak trees which are rare for the city are along the brick street. There are boutiques and other shops on the street.
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offices/commercial buildings (exterior) retail stores restaurants/coffee shops boutiques/specialty shops/drug storesOther
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Hinode Lavender FieldSorachi gun, Hokkaido
Can command a view of Tokachi dake mountain ranges and hilly areas in Kamifurano Town.
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parks views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganji Yokkaichi BetsuinUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Higashi Honganji Betsuin, a temple of the Shinshu Otani-ha, and Nishi Honganji Yokkaichi Betsuin, a templeof the Jodo Shinshu Honganji School, are adjacent to each other. The main hall of the Higas...
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national treasures/important cultural properties shrines/templesOther
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Jigoku-Gokuraku (Heaven and Hell)Usa City, Oita Prefecture
A cave that was handmade at the end of the Edo period, depicting heaven and hell.
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shrines/temples other religious institutions government & public facilities mountain villagesOther
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Ryuganji TempleUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Ryuganji Temple is a small wooden temple built inside an enormous rock cave. In the inner sanctum of the temple floats a triad of floating wooden Buddhas, said to have been built by Gyoki Priest in...
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens shrines/temples illuminations/lighted-up facilitiesOther
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Takasu Suspension Bridge ParkUsa City, Oita Prefecture
The area where Takasu Suspension Bridge Park is located is famous for its beautiful landscape, including the Takasu Kannon-do (temple of the goddess of mercy) built against a cliff wall.
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historic sites/gardens shrines/temples government & public facilities parksOther
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Takasu Kannon Onie FestivalUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Takasu Kannon Onie is a festival held on January 4th. With a history of over 1200 years, the festival, held to pray for good health and rich harvest, has been designated as the city’s Intangible Fo...
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shrines/temples indigenous entertainments/festivals/intangible cultural assetsOther
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Chokushi Kaido, Hyakutaisha and KeshoidoUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Kyoshuzuka Tumulus is a tomb said to be the place where the Hachiman deity buried a hundred heads of the Hayato people to memorialize them after suppressing their uprising. It was designated a hist...
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historic sites/gardens shrines/templesOther
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Fukugonji Temple Enma Cave and Rakanbashi BridgeUsa City, Oita Prefecture
The Enma Cave is located in the Fukugonji Temple. There are 16 Rakan (Arhat) statues inside the cave. The Rakanbashi Bridge is a stone bridge over a small pond in front of the cave.
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historic sites/gardens shrines/templesOther
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Jippozan Daijoin Demon MummyUsa City, Oita Prefecture
If you walk a little south on “Otonoshirabedori” in Yokkaichi, Usa City, you will see a steep staircase on your right, and if you go up these 108 steps, you will see Jyuhozan Mahayana. The mummy of...
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historic sites/gardens shrines/temples OtherOther
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Otome ShrineUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Otome Shrine is closely related to Usa Jingu.
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Usa Jingu SandoUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Usa Jingu Sando is the approach leading to the Usa Jingu.
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national treasures/important cultural properties shrines/templesOther
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Usa Jingu Nakamise-doriUsa City, Oita Prefecture
A shopping street leading to the Usa Jingu with many gift shops and restaurants.
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Nagoshi Festival at Usa JinguUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Also known as the Oh-harai, the Nagoshi Festival is held for three days as a Shinto purification ceremony. The gods are carried on portable shrines (Mikoshi) as part of the ceremony.
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shrines/temples night views indigenous entertainments/festivals/intangible cultural assets events/functionsOther
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Abuto KannonFukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Built from 1570 to 1573, this Kannon-do of Bandaiji Temple stands at the southern tip of Abuto Cape. Worshipped for years to pray for safe childbirth and safe voyages, the hall is in perfect harmon...
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Koiwai FarmShizukuishi cho, Iwate prefecture
Famous for the only private general farm in Japan. There are various events through the year.
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fields/pastures forests/woods events/functionsOther
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