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  Chuson-ji Temple

  Posted in: Tohoku, Iwate

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  If you are going to see Hiraizumi in Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate Prefecture, take a recommended UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour. A number of World Heritage sites and related facilities are scattered around the town in walking distance from each other, they include the Konjiki-do of Chuson-ji Temple, head temple of the Tendai sect in the Tohoku region, and Motsu-ji Temple, the special-status head temple of the Tendai sect, which has a famous stone slab with a poem by Matsuo Basho inscribed on it....

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  PHU SI TOUR, SEASONAL FRUIT PICKING, OSHINOHAKKAI ANCIENT VILLAGE

  Posted in: Tokyo, Travel tour attraction, Tour Tokyo, Domestic tour

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  Experience picking fresh and juicy cherries, peaches, and grapes (seasonal fruits) in Yamanashi orchards.Conveniently pick up guests at Ikebukuro, downtown Tokyo.Enjoy a complete view of Mount Fuji.Check-in at the 5-story Chureito Pagoda - an iconic red temple on a hilltop with stunning views of Mount Fuji, representing the promotion of Japan's image to international friends.Indulge in local cuisine at each sightseeing spot.The tour starts in the morning and returns in the evening, saving you...

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  Shimojo

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kumamoto

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  Located in Oguni-machi, in Aso-gun, Kumamoto, Shimojo no Oicho is a giant Ginkgo biloba tree that is more than 1,000 years old. It is a sight not to be missed when lit up at night and when it is ablaze with its autumn colors.

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  Uno Port

  Posted in: Chugoku, Okayama

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  Uno Port is an important arrival and departure point on such routes as to Shikoku and Seto Inland Sea (Naoshima, Teshima, and Shodoshima) that closely related to local life. In addition, cruise ships from foreign country also stop by here.

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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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  Osaka Castle Park

  Posted in: Osaka, Kansai

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  Osaka Castle Park is a vast park located in the center of Osaka, with various facilities including the Osaka Castle Main Tower, Nishinomaru Garden, plum grove and Osaka-Jo Hall. It is also known for its beautiful seasonal flowers such as plums, cherry blossoms and azaleas. The inside of the five-layer, eight-floor castle tower is a history museum, and you can experience wearing war helmets and see actual Warring States Period (late 15th century to mid-16th century) materials such as armors...

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  Okuhida Hot Springs Village

  Posted in: Chubu, Gifu

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  Okuhida Hot Springs is a term encompassing five hot springs nestled in the Northern Alps - Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio, and Shin-Hotaka. The area attracts many local and international tourists who are seeking out high-quality hot springs surrounded by abundant, changing seasonal nature of the mountains, with fresh greenery in early summer, autumn foliage in fall, and snow in winter.

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  Otojima Island

  Posted in: Kyushu, Miyazaki

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  An icon of the town of Kadogawa, "Otojima" is an uninhabited island in the middle of Kadogawa Bay. With a circumference of 4 km and the highest point of 80 meters above sea level, it looks just like the island from "Hyokkori-Hyotanjima", a popular Japanese TV puppet show. Here, we present Otojima, which is bound to stir up a spirit of adventure in anyone, child and adult alike, who steps foot on the island, along with information about the campground on the uninhabited island that is open for...

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  Usa Jingu Shrine

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  Usa Jingu Shrine, a power spot of Oita Prefecture, is a shrine located in Minami Usa in the city of Usa, Oita Prefecture. It is known as the origin of the Rokugo-Manzan, a syncretic religious culture that fuses Buddhist and Shinto traditions. Many worshippers come to Usa Jingu Shrine to receive goshuin stamps and omamori amulets. The divine blessings they bestow are related to the divine virtues of the great god Hachiman and the other various deities that are enshrined within the shrine grounds.

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  Daisetsuzan National Park

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Center of Hokkaido

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  Daisetsuzan National Park is the largest park in Japan, this mountain range includes Mount Asahidake which is the highest mountain in Hokkaido.

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  Sumata Gorge

  Posted in: Chubu, Shizuoka

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  Hidden deep in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, Sumata Gorge is a large valley around the Sumata River, a tributary flowing into the grand Oi River. One after another natural beauty delights visitors as they stroll on the walking pathway or cross the "Dream Suspension Bridge" above a stunning emerald green lake. The area offers various attractions including hiking, hot springs and nostalgic steam locomotives on the Oigawa Railway.

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  Oirase Gorge

  Posted in: Tohoku, Aomori

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  Oirase Gorge is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, that streches from Lake Towada. With numerous waterfalls, including Choshi Otaki Waterfall, and surrounded by green scenery on riverside makes it a must be seen. In total length 14 km, Oirase Gorge has many variations scenes rock formations and beautiful scenery in every season that make it looks like a painting. How about walking along the gorge to refresh your body and soul?

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