Location List

This museum holds some 12,000 of the works of world-renowned photographer Shoji Ueda, with exhibits varying by theme and pieces showing the novel Ueda-cho composition technique and thoroughly moder...

This roadside station has a geyser, which is rare in Japan. There are only 10 geysers in Japan, and you can enjoy looking at it while taking a foot bath.

This park where you can play on lawn and play in the river. And beside this park is where you can see cherry blossom trees.

The promenade which is maintained theme with each theme of spring, summer, autumn and winter utilized the exclusive ruins of Kita Ebetsu thermal power station. Various objects and monuments unique ...

Built in 1895 and still keeps the original building for a long time.

A very popular temple for shooting samurai movies.

Izumo Daijingu Shrine with 1300 years of history is famous as a shrine for marriage. At the end of November, the shrine is lit up in the evening for a few days so that visitors can enjoy the beauti...

Jinzo-ji Temple is a temple of the Myoshinji school of Rinzai sect and is said to have been built by Saicho in 790. Famous for the beautiful fall foliage of over 200 maple trees, the temple lights ...

Often used for shooting samurai movies, this temple is also known for the great view of ‘sea of clouds’ in autumn and winter.

A historic temple believed to have been founded in 705. The main hall was rebuilt in 1735 after it was destroyed twice by fires. The Anao-ji Temple Garden has been designated as a Place of Scenic B...

The building used for the Saeki Lantern Preservation Society Museum used to be the town hall. Upon request, it can be used for shooting scenes taking place in a town hall and/or the mayor’s office....

The shrine is the head shrine of all shrines dedicated to the god Ebisu. The main shrine building is built in the Miho-zukuri style and consists of two halls joined together. The Miko-mai (shrine m...

It is said that touching the Negai-Ishi (wishing rock) in the shrine premise will grant your wishes regarding love. People from all over Japan come to make a wish and buy good-luck charm stones.

Ryuunji is an ancient temple with a history of over 600 years, known for its beautiful buildings and garden with cherry blossoms in spring, azaleas in May, red leaves in autumn, and a beautiful sno...

According to Kojiki, an early Japanese chronicle of myths and legends, Suga Jinja Shrine was the very first shrine of Japan. It is also known as the birthplace of waka, a form of Japanese poetry.

Gesshoji Temple is the family temple of the Matsudaira clan. Nine lords are buried here, each grave fronted by an ornate gate. The "monster tortoise of Gessho-ji," as described by Lafcadio Hearn, i...

A shrine near central Matsue, known for ‘Shio-Mamori’ (good luck salt). The salt will cleanse your soul and save you from bad luck. It is also said that the salt will make giving births easier when...

The famous carvings on the main gate of Shorenji Temple is the work of Kiichiro Toyohara, known as the ‘Artisan of Wada.’ Carvings of the giant phoenix and other animals and plants can also be foun...

Mt. Yogaisan was one of the places where the battle between the Amago clan and the Mori clan took place. At the entrance of the mountain is Chodaiji Temple, an ancient temple of the Tendai sect.

The shrine sits atop a rocky reef on Miyagajima Island. As the white sand path leading to the shrine disappears under the ocean during spring tide, Ebisu Jinja Shrine is also called the Mont Saint-...

With the Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (the 11-faced statue of Kannon) as its principal object of worship, the Kiyomizudera Temple, with a history of over 1400 years, is known as a temple for driving aw...

【Hida,Building】【Hida,Shrine】 Once Ema family govern Kamioka area. This is a replica of their house and garden.

God for productiveness of grain, loads of fish and traffic safety.

Designated as a national natural treasure. As it collapsed suddenly in September, 1999, some columnar joints have remained.