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  Kairakuen Garden

  Posted in: Kanto, Ibaraki

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  Kairakuen Garden was constructed in 1842 by Nariaki Tokugawa, the ninth lord of the Mito domain. Most famous for its scenic plum trees, the Japanese garden also displays beautiful flower blossoms for every season, as well as a stunning view overlooking Lake Senba from the plum grove. Kodokan, a picturesque Japanese-style building, was a pioneering school of the Mito domain that taught a broad range of subjects comparable to the modern-day university.

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  Katsurahama Beach

  Posted in: Shikoku, Kochi

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  Katsurahama beach is one of the most picturesque locations in Kochi. This arch-shaped beach is located at the entrance of Urado Bay, in between Cape Ryuzu and Cape Ryuo. The backdrop of thick pine greenery, the five-colored beach gravel, and the deep blue sea come together to form a picturesque scene almost like a miniature garden.

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  Geibi Gorge (Geibikei)

  Posted in: Tohoku, Iwate

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  Located in Ichinoseki City in Iwate Prefecture, Geibi Gorge (Geibikei) was formed by the erosion of limestone layers which created steep cliffs of more than 50 meters in height towering on either side of the river for about two kilometers. The beautiful gorge has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument and counted as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. Be sure to take a leisurely boat ride down the gorge pushed along with a pole by a boatman. The seasonal...

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  Kibitsu Shrine

  Posted in: Chugoku, Okayama

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  Every Japanese grew up hearing the folklore of Momotaro, a boy hero who sets off to fight a band of ogres. The tale is said to have been modeled after the ogre-fighting mythology of Ohkibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto enshrined in Kibitsu Shrine, called the "Tale of Ohkibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Ura." Kibitsu Shrine itself is known for the beautiful Kibitsu-zukuri architectural style that appears as if a bird is spreading its wings, and the main building and worship hall are designated as national treasures.

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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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  Shimanami Kaido

  Posted in: Shikoku, Ehime

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  The Shimanami Kaido, which connects Imabari in Ehime to Hiroshima, is a popular tourist spot for cycling. You can also feed your soul with history and nature at Kirosantenbo Park and Oyamazumi Shrine, and enjoy local delicacies such as Imabari Yakibuta Tamago Meshi (grilled pork and egg over rice).

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  Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  Originally built as the residence of Prince Asaka in 1933, the main building of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum opened as an art museum in 1983. The building itself is a work of art, imbued with the essence of beauty that Prince and Princess Asaka brought back after their long-term stay in France. After various renovations in recent years including the construction of the Annex and maintenance of the garden, the museum was fully opened in 2018.

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  Kamikochi

  Posted in: Chubu, Nagano

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  Kamikochi is one of Japan’s leading alpine resorts, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. The area’s famous bridges, Kappa Bridge and Myojin Bridge, cross over the Azusa River. The river’s pristine waters make for invigorating scenery that refreshes visitors’ bodies and minds. One must-see is Hotaka Shrine, located down the river across Myojin Bridge.

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  Autopolis Circuit

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  Surrounded by magnificent nature, “Autopolis” is well loved as Kyushu’s only international racing circuit. The main course, with a total length of 4,674 meters, is one of the largest in the country. It is a space for all to see, participate in, and enjoy, used for everything from big races such as the Super GT, Super Formula, Super Endurance, and All Japan Road Race Championship, to sports drives for people who want to enjoy driving the circuit, and participatory events such as pushbike races...

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  Oike Springs

  Posted in: Kyushu, Oita

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  The Oike Springs are located in the Asono district of Shonai in the city of Yufu in Oita’s central-south region. Even though they are not very far from the popular tourist destination of Yufuin Onsen and they have been selected as one of Japan’s best 100 waters, this is a hidden scenic spot known only by a few.

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  Kanazawa Jizakegura

  Posted in: Chubu, Ishikawa

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  Anto is an area for buying souvenirs inside Kanazawa Hyakubangai in Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. If you’re planning on buying local sake as a souvenir, you should get it at Kanazawa Jizakegura. You can casually enjoy Ishikawa local sakes - sample drinks at the local sake bar on the premises.

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  BAY NHẬT BẢN, NGẮM HOA ANH ĐÀO CÙNG BAMBOO AIRWAYS

  Posted in: Kanto, Tokyo

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  Nếu bạn đang tìm kiếm một hãng hàng không với giá vé hấp dẫn và dịch vụ chất lượng, thì Bamboo Airways là một trong những lựa chọn đáng cân nhắc.

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