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  Mount Rokko

  Posted in: Hyogo, Kansai

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  Mount Rokko extends from the western to the northern parts of the urban area of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Commonly, Mount Rokko refers to the entire Rokko Mountain Range, which includes various sized mountains spanning not only Kobe but also the surrounding cities of Ashiya, Nishinomiya and Takarazuka. At the mountaintop, there are many relaxing sightseeing spots such as a pasture farm and an ancient temple with a wonderful view. The night view from Mount Maya is famous as one of the three best...

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  Shizuoka Shimizu Fish Market Kashi-no-Ichi

  Posted in: Chubu, Shizuoka

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  Shimizu boasts the largest catch of frozen tuna in Japan. The Shimizu Fish Market Kashi-no-Ichi, conveniently located from Shimizu Station's East Exit, offers amazing deals on fresh seafood that you can buy and eat on the spot. Shop for quality ingredients carefully selected by professional dealers in the Ichiba-kan building, or if you are ready to eat, head to the seafood restaurants in the Maguro-kan building.

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  Kutani Ceramic Art Village

  Posted in: Chubu, Ishikawa

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  Kutani Ceramic Art Village is packed with all kind of charm inherent in Kutani ceramics (Kutaniyaki), a form of pottery with a 360-year history. Visitors can gaze at famous works at a Kutani ceramics museum and art gallery, buy things at shops in the ceramic art village featuring rich lineups of products, get actual hands-on experience when it comes to making Kutani ceramics and painting them, and take a peak at workshops. There’s something for everyone to enjoy their visit in their own way....

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  Lake Okutama

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  Lake Okutama in Okutama, Tokyo, has a total storage capacity of 180 million tons and supplies about 20% of the water used by Tokyo residents. The lake is located inside Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and is popular as an oasis of the metropolis as it changes its appearance beautifully from season to season with cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, fall leaves, and winter snowscapes. The lakeside is dotted with various historic sites and antique houses with a nostalgic atmosphere. It is also a...

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  Noboribetsu Onsen

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  This is the typical hot spring in southern Hokkaido. There are many attractions such as Jigokudani and the bear farm

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  Shrines and Temples in Nikko

  Posted in: Kanto, Tochigi

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  There are three representative holy places (two shrines and a temple) in Nikko: Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Nikko Futarasan Shrine, and Rinno-ji Temple. There is the architecture of great historical value, such as national treasures and important cultural properties at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, and Rinno-ji Temple, which features the grave of the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa. Visitors must see the gorgeous sculptures including Nemuri-neko (sleeping cat) and the...

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  Travel to Tokyo (Haneda) with Vietjet - Explore the Heart of Japan

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  Vietjet khai thác đường bay mới TP. HCM - Tokyo (Haneda) từ 15/7/2023 sự lựa chọn thuận tiện cho chuyến đi của bạn

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  Aomori City

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Aomori City is the administrative center of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tohoku region on the island of Honshū. The city faces Mutsu Bay, located on the road connecting the Tsugara Strait and the Hakkoda Range in southern Aomori Prefecture. It has the largest seaport in the province. Before the Seikan Tunnel went into operation, the main entrance to Honshu island for people from Hokkaido was by ferry from Hokkaido to Hakodate city

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  Myotsu-ji Temple

  Posted in: Chubu, Fukui

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  Myotsu-ji is a temple with a very long history, which is said to have been built by general and shogun Tamuramaro Sakanoue in 806. Set deep in an ancient forest, the time-weathered main building and the three-storied pagoda, both designated a national treasure, are truly awe-inspiring. In addition, the temple enshrines some Buddha statues that are registered as important cultural properties.

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  Hirata Farm Shonai Airport Restaurant

  Posted in: Tohoku, Yamagata

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  Hirata Farm's Sangenton and Kinkaton are pork brands from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture. Pigs are grown feeding on Japanese rice and often referred to as "mythical pork" for their rarity in the market. Sangenton and Kinkaton are among the highest-quality pork brands in the world, in which pigs are grown healthily in an open pigpen and the pork characterized by its delicate texture and refined sweet flavor. Hirata Farm's directly managed restaurant can be found in Shonai Airport,...

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  Wakayama Castle

  Posted in: Wakayama, Kansai

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  A historic landmark of the city of Wakayama, the area is designed as a park with various attractions including a garden, history museum and zoo. Enjoy the stunning scenery of the lush green Mount Torafusu, sparkling white castle tower and beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring. Since its construction in 1585, Wakayama Castle was the longtime residence of the Kishu Tokugawa clan, one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa clan.

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  Fukuroda Falls

  Posted in: Kanto, Ibaraki

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  As one of the three most renowned waterfalls in Japan, Fukuroda Falls is the famous tourist spot boasted by Ibaraki and the town of Daigo. From afar, the falls look gentle white strands of falling water. Come closer and observe violent splashes of water hitting the ground. The falls captivate visitors with its contrast of calmness and roughness.

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