Location List

Founded in 1991, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) is a Japanese national university consisting of graduate schools in three integrated areas: Information Science, Biological Science...

This park was created on the site of the former Katakami Railway's Yoshigahara Station and yard. There is an exhibition of 11 cars that were actually used in the past and visitors are free to check...

With 28 departments, the Okayama Saiseikai Outpatient Center Hospital provides medical care to an average of 900 patients a day. It has 80 beds for integrated community care and 37 beds in the kidn...

historical western style buildings of grass factory

White-colored weeping cherry tree in Ryukokuji Temple. Newly discovered endemic cherry tree in 1920.Registered as a national natural treaturein1936.

Renaissance style building built in 1911. The architect, Manji Kasai is from Morioka city and designed the building Tokyo station as well.Designated as a national important cultural property in 1994

The river flowing the center of Kyoto city. The river is loved by Kyoto citizens and it is a typical scene of Kyoto city.

A class certified by Ski Association of Japan and major competitions such as the national polity are held.

Old style building built in 1926.Present building is rebuilt in 2018.

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 ...

Yonago Castle was built sometime in the late 15th century and became the leading fortification in the San-in region after additional constructions. It was built on top of Mt. Minato, a point of str...

The corner towers, the gate in the stone wall, Honmaru Goten (palace), and other facilities have been restored.

As the name Shiromidai (castle viewing base) suggests, an interesting view of the Himeji Castle can be seen from the park which has been designated as one of the 10 best places to view the Himeji C...

Iwami Tatamigaura is a scenic spot that was designated a National Natural Monument in 1932. An immense flat terrain of rocks unfolds as one walks out of the cave, and various fossils can be seen am...

The Kumagai Residence is a home once owned by a wealthy merchant family. The social status of the merchant at the end of the Edo Period can be seen from the size and the decorative interior of the ...

The only hot spring district in Japan to be in an area designated as a Historic Streetscape Preservation District. The hot spring is also a part of the World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine ...

Oni no Shita Burui is a large gorge stretching a little over 2 kilometers that was created by a rapidly flowing river carving out the mountainside over a long period of time. The V-shaped valley is...

The Itohara Family is one of the three Tesshi Houses that has lived in Okuizumo for nearly 400 years. Tesshi were the heads of the official ironworkers, who managed everything from collecting mater...

Called “Tomo Shichikyo Ochi Iseki (literally meaning “the site in Tomo where 7 exiled lords stayed),” a cluster of 9 buildings that once prospered as Homeishu Breweries is preserved. In 1940, the s...

Built in 1931. A former elementary school is reused as a community center for local people. As the inside of the building was renovated, the gate, exterior and corridor have the same atmosphere as ...

A museum consisting of two buildings. The House of Hyogo Origins is the history museum building, where visitors can learn about the history and attractiveness of the 5 regions in Hyogo. The First H...

The Otsu City Science Museum, which opened in 1970, is located inside the Otsu City Lifelong Learning Center and has a planetarium with a 12-meter diameter dome and 95 seats, as well as an exhibiti...

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...