Location List

Built around 1930. There is a flowerbed designed by a famous author, Kenji Miyazawa.

An old house in the Edo era （1603–1868）restored to its original state and yard. Its straw roof is characteristic. Can be used on its closing days. Inquire to Komae Location service TEL 070-5...

Built in 1927 in commemoration of the Showa emperor. The modern style of architecture building was made of bricks. Registered as a tangible cultural asset.

The first geothermal plant in Japan launched in 1966. The 4th largest plant in the world. The giant white cooling tower and vapor from it creates a beautiful contrast with green around the plant. I...

Built in 2001. More than 3000 works from over the world and by the artists from Iwate Prefecture are displayed and stored.

Facility to offer information about tourism and culture in Morioka. Has a tourism desk, an event hall and a gallery.

16-story building. Can command a city view from the rooftop. Its exterior view can be used as a Japanese police station.

Renaissance-style building built in 1924 and registered as a tangible cultural asset in 2002. Renovated in 2004. Known as a symbol of Koriyama City, it is still used today for concerts and other ev...

TV Drama 'Kounodori' 2nd series Episode8, Dr. Shinomiya's hometown

the traditional bamboo fences to save the houses from sunbeam in summer and northwind in winter

A bridge connecting Wajima Port and Wajima Marine Town. Keita confessed his love to Mare here (TV drama series "Mare", 2015 NHK)

tv drama series "Mare" (2015,NHK) Aiko(Mare's mother) prayed for her husband's return

Kawabata received money from Tadokoro at the hotel lounge, in the movie "Tsuioku"(2017).

educational facility for Landscape planning & horticulture

Originally a luxury restaurant frequented by politicians and intellectuals, this beautiful traditional style building, now converted into a museum, was named by Kaoru Inoue, one of the most promine...

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 university established by the founder of Daiei, Inc. to facilitate a comprehensive and scientific study of distribution. There are several concrete school buildings on the university campus.

A public park spreading along the sea at the foot of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Several important facilities and historical monuments, including the Sun-Yat Memorial Hall, are located in the park.

A Designated Important Cultural Property of Hyogo Prefecture. The house was built in 1919 as a residence for a trading company owner. The house now operates as a house wedding hall and a restaurant...

Though no longer a big port, the annual catch is still plentiful and fish auctions are held. The original beach was filled up in the late 1950’s to 60’s.

A roofed market with shops on very narrow streets and alleys. Asian groceries, statues of ancient Chinese heroes, and other interesting spots are located inside the market.

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...

Honjin refers to an officially approved large inn along the main road for the use of daimyos and aristocrats during the Edo period. The great Shoya (village headman) Murakami residence, once appoin...

A famous hot spring town within the city limits of Kobe that lies in a natural mountain setting, yet close enough for Kobe and Osaka residents and tourists to enjoy a day trip or an overnight trip....