Location List

This historic post town flourished as a trading hub between Wakasa and Kyoto. Designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, it retains a streetscape that ref...

Set along a narrow slope facing the tranquil waters of Uchiura Bay, nearly 200 terraced rice paddies cascade softly down the hillside. Here, the fishing village, the sea, and the layered fields mer...

Odaka Pioneer Village is a coworking space with lodging facilities located in Odaka Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture. This facility serves as a hub where local entrepreneurs and creators...

Thriving as a center of lacquerware production for roughly 1,500 years, Nakamichi Street has long been home to numerous lacquer workshops and artisans’ residences. The retro streetscape—gently scen...

This historic district preserves the rich merchant culture that has flourished since the Edo period. Once the commercial center of Takefu, it prospered through the Kitamaebune trading routes, and t...

The Goka area—comprising Otakichō, Iwamotochō, Oizuchō, Sadatomichō, and Shinzaikechō in Echizen City—is known as the birthplace of Echizen Washi, a papermaking tradition believed to span roughly 1...

This bridge spans from the Aoto inlet in the southwestern part of Obama Bay to the Oshima Peninsula. The vivid red bridge span cutting a striking line across the deep blue se From here, you can ...

Located along the middle reaches of the Kuzuryu River—Fukui Prefecture’s largest river—Eiheiji Town has long been blessed with pure water and a rich sake-brewing heritage. The Matsuoka district onc...

Hayase, now home to around 350 residents, is a small fishing village that once flourished with a population of 1,200. Lined with fine restaurants and inns, it prospered as a port of call for the Ki...

There are two independent houses available for rent, and different events can be held simultaneously in each venue, or meetings and banquets can be held in venues with different atmospheres. The ba...

Built in 1580 at the peak of Mount Kameyama, rising about 249 meters above the Ono Basin, this hirayama-style castle commands sweeping views of its surroundings. Under the right weather conditions,...

Ono, long celebrated as the “Town of Water,” is blessed with abundant groundwater, with natural spring pools found throughout the city. Among them, Oshozu in Izumichō was selected as one of the...

This waterfront park offers an up-close view of ferries and cargo ships as they come and go. Set against the backdrop of the harbor, you’ll find a “TOMAKOMAI” letter monument, ship-themed playgr...

Built in 1887 to commemorate Emperor Meiji’s visit to Kyoto, this distinguished guesthouse stands as one of Nagahama’s defining landmarks. The adjoining Keiun‑kan Garden, designated a National ...

Just a one‑minute walk from the south exit of JR Yasu Station, this welcoming book café brings new life to a space that served as a classic coffee shop for nearly 40 years. The original charm remai...

The building was completed in 1938 and designed by Oe Kokufu, a renowned authority in traditional Japanese architecture known for projects such as the Meiji Jingu Treasure Museum. Constructed with ...

In Ishizumimachi, Numata City—home to the Ishizumi Terraced Rice Fields—an aging and declining population led to a rise in abandoned farmland and vacant houses. In 2018, a project was launched to r...

Perched on a gentle hillside in a mountain village embraced by nature, this traditional farmhouse is over 120 years old. From the rooms, guests can take in sweeping views of terraced rice fields, e...

Directly connected to Doai Station, this unique facility was created in 2020 through a co-creation project with JR East, exploring new ways to revitalize unmanned and discontinued stations. A y...

Surrounded by mountains and overlooking beautiful terraced rice fields, Sanazawa no Terrace in Minakami is a tranquil retreat—a secluded hideaway where guests can escape the bustle of daily life an...

Housed in a kura storehouse more than 70 years old that once belonged to a pawnshop in central Maebashi during the Showa era (1926–1989), this café specializes in French press coffee. In the eve...

A premier luxury resort located just a five-minute walk from Ura Kenmin Sun Beach on scenic Awaji Island—selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of Japan’s “Top 100 Beaches.” Here, guest...

Set within a sheltered bay, this spacious beach offers gentle waves and shallow waters, making it ideal for families. During the swimming season, safety fences are installed for added peace of mind...

The only golf course in the Goto Islands, it is situated partway up the slopes of On-dake, the symbolic mountain of Fukue Island. Many holes offer sweeping views of the sea, and the hillside layout...