Location List

most famous dune in Japan

These white-walled storehouses along the Tamagawa River retain the ambience of their origins in the Edo and Meiji periods. The area has been designated one of the most important traditional archite...

Tottori Castle was originally built in 1532 and served as the regional center of power during the Sengoku Period. During the Edo Period, it was owned by the Ikeda Clan. Today the stone walls and a ...

Built in the late Muromachi Period (16th century), the former Furui Family Residence was used as a house until 1967. With thatched roof, it is built with a hip-and-gable construction. A large ston...

Opened in 1914 for the purpose of transporting coal, the station was abandoned in 1985 with the closure of the Manji Line. It has been maintained as a railway park since 1986, and SL locomotives, r...

The Isawa Dam, located on the Isawa River of the Kitakami River system in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, serves multiple purposes: flood control, securing river flow for environmental conservation, s...

Tokusuien was established in 1957 as a memorial garden to commemorate the completion of the first cylindrical water distributor and to honor the pioneers of the Isawa Plain’s development. The garde...

Atago-yama Shrine, locally known as “Atago-sama,” stands atop a prominent iwakura (sacred rock) in Oshu’s Isawa area. Since the Edo period, it has been deeply revered as a deity protecting against ...

Santaki (“Three Falls”) is a fan-shaped waterfall located on the Yokosawa, a tributary of the Kitamata River in Oshu City. Surrounded by natural forest, it comes into view after a short walk along ...

Kiku Falls is distinguished by the confluence of two streams merging into a single cascade. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while in autumn, the foliage turns vibrant, offering seasonal beauty. T...

Koromo-no-Taki (“Robe Waterfall”) is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper section approximately 15 meters high and 14 meters wide. Its name is said to originate from a legend in which a celestial...

Dewa Shrine is said to have been founded when General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro prayed to Haguro Gongen during his campaigns against the Emishi and, after his victory, enshrined the deity here. Legend...

Mizusawa Racecourse, located in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, offers views of the Kitakami River to the front, Mount Tabashine to the right—associated with Yoshitsune legends—and Mo...

The campsite is located next to a river and waterfall.

Chiyoda Lake Campground is a favorite among experienced campers, often described as "a quiet lakeside campsite that feels like a hidden retreat." It is available for exclusive filming bookings and ...

The cobalt blue Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge, extending over the sea, boasts a total length of 1,780 meters and is one of the longest toll-free bridges in Japan. The parks developed at both ends of the...

The Ikeda family is known as one of three major landowners of Northern Japan and they made a Circuit

Takkiri Valley is a gorge where pure water flows over a massive monolith formed by Yabakei lava. The approximately 2-kilometer path leading to the 27-meter-high Otobi Waterfall at the end of the va...

Built in 1941, this building was remodeled in 2006 while preserving the original materials. It is possible to see the beams and wooden framework that were hidden in the ceiling. You can also view L...

This is a guesthouse situated on a hill in the eastern coastal area of Awaji Island. Located in a rural region, it offers an unobstructed 180-degree view of Osaka Bay. You can also see a beautiful ...

The residence of the Fukui domain lord, the Matsudaira family, is known for its collection of shoin-style architecture built around a pond, closely integrated with the garden. Its spacious and clea...

Nagamine is known for its excellent rice production and features a gently spreading plain. From the summit, you can enjoy sweeping views of Suo-Nada, the Kunisaki Peninsula, and on clear days, even...

Located at the foot of Komekami Mountain in Ajimu Town, Usa City, this site features columnar giant stones, each standing 2 to 3 meters tall, aligned in a deliberate arrangement and pointing skywar...

Masumizu Plateau is a vast grassland spread across the mid-slope of Daisen National Park, at an elevation of 700 to 900 meters. From below, you can gaze up at Daisen in the background, and from abo...