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  Kouyaji Temple

  Posted in: Kyushu, Saga

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  Kouyaji Temple in the town of Kitagata in Takeo is a "Rhododendron Temple," where 1,000 rhododendron bushes of 20 varieties bloom in April. Also known as "Shakunage Temple," this unique temple also has a Shakunage Kannon statue, which casts away the misfortunes of worshippers, and Bokefūji Kannon statue, which is said to ward off dementia. This historic area was part of the Nagasaki Trail. It has many charms, including areas of beautiful flowers and delicious food offerings.

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  Kokonoe Yume Grand Suspension Bridge

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  The Kokonoe "Yume (literally, "dream")" Grand Suspension Bridge, at 390 m long and 173 m high, is Japan's largest suspension bridge exclusively for pedestrians. From the bridge, you can view the Shindonotaki falls and the Kyusuikei natural forest. The valley presents different forms of beauty in each season.

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  Wakayama Ramen

  Posted in: Wakayama, Kansai

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  In Wakayama, ramen noodles have been endearingly referred to as chuka soba, or Chinese noodles. The pork broth soy sauce soup is categorized into two types: the lighter, soy sauce-based soup and the richer, pork broth-based soup. The noodles are soft, thin and straight. On the table are the staple side menus hayanare-zushi, or salted mackerel sushi, and boiled eggs, which customers tell how much they ate upon payment in the unique Wakayama Ramen style.

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  Shima Onsen

  Posted in: Kanto, Gunma

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  Shima Onsen is a hot spring resort in the northwestern part of Gunma Prefecture, surrounded by rich nature and with a traditional onsen atmosphere. It is said to be named after the legend of a sacred hot spring that cures 40,000 ("Yonman," which can also be read as "Shima" when written in Chinese characters) diseases, and as the name suggests, the waters have healed many people. Many unique experiences await, such as amazing views, the quaint townscape and a variety of activities. Lake...

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  The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

  Posted in: Osaka, Kansai

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  The museum was established by Osaka City when the Ataka Collection, including two national treasures and 12 important cultural properties, was donated by the 21 companies of the Sumitomo Group. Since then, with mainly Chinese and Korean ceramics, a Japanese ceramic collection and donated works being added, the museum now boasts the largest collection of oriental ceramics in both quality and quantity in Japan.

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  Cape Futtsu

  Posted in: Kanto, Chiba

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  Cape Futtsu, the symbol of Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is the perfect location to take in the entire Tokyo Bay. Selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches with White Sand and Blue Pine, the cape provides a panoramic view of Mount Fuji, the Miura Peninsula and central Tokyo on a clear day. As it juts out into the sea for about four kilometers, there are various facilities for the whole family to spend the day, such as a clam digging area, swimming pool, and beach. The wild plant community...

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  Mount Yōtei

  Posted in: Hokkaido, Southern Hokkaido

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  The mountain is also known as "Ezo Fuji". Mount Yotei (1,898 m high) is an active stratovolcano located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park in Hokkaido. Yotei is as beautiful as Mount Fuji, one of the top 100 most beautiful mountains in Japan

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  KAPATERIA Café

  Posted in: Kyushu, Fukuoka

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  JR Tanushimaru Station has an adorable kappa design exterior based on the legend of the famous mythical creature in Tanushimaru, Kurume City. Inside, visit the KAPATERIA, a fun cafe serving delightful kappa-motif sweets and meals. Sit at one of the seats overlooking the platform, and enjoy the view of the huge Welcoming Kappa on the platform against the backdrop of the beautiful Minou Mountain Ranges as the trains leisurely pass by. Also, visit the information desk inside the station for the...

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  Omi Beef

  Posted in: Shiga, Kansai

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  Now popular around the world, Japanese wagyu beef consists of over 200 brands, and Omi, Matsuzaka and Kobe are renowned as the top three wagyu brands. Omi beef is a Japanese Black cattle raised in the rich natural environment and waters of Shiga Prefecture. With a fine texture and sweet flavored fat, the tender meat is best enjoyed as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu hot pot dishes.

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  Eiheiji Hakujukan, an inn close to Zen

  Posted in: Chubu, Fukui

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  An inn close to Zen, Eiheiji Hakujukan falls somewhere in between a traditional Japanese inn and a shukubo temple lodging, offering convenient facilities and services while introducing you to the world of Zen with authentic Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and sitting meditation experience. The inn's Zen concierges, trained at the Soto Zen sect's head temple Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, will assist your journey to the world of Zen both at the Zen monastery and within Hakujukan.

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  Kiyotsu Gorge

  Posted in: Chubu, Niigata

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  Kiyotsu Gorge stands alongside Kurobe Gorge and Osugidani Valley as one of Japan’s three great canyons. A treasure house of academic resources, the gorge was made part of Joshin’etsu Kogen National Park in September 1949.

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  Shibukawa Beach

  Posted in: Chugoku, Okayama

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  Shibukawa beach stretches for an entire kilometer. It has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan and is the largest swimming beach in Okayama, with visitors flocking in the summer.

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