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  Sego-don Mura Village

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  The Hinatayama Sego-don Mura Village now has a new addition a Saigo Takamori-themed inn. Situated in the Hinatayama Onsen Village, the inn’s building is modeled after the Ryuho Residence Saigo used to stay at when on vacation in the village, thus making it a historically important facility as well. Complete with a beautiful Japanese garden, this facility provides a new great tourist attraction.

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  Matsushima Bay Cruise

  Posted in: Tohoku, Miyagi

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  Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is counted among Japan’s three most scenic spots and also a popular tourist destination. The sightseeing boat that goes all the way around Matsushima Bay from the Matsushima Sightseeing Boat Pier is highly recommended. In Matsushima, where about 260 large and small islands are scattered in the sea, there are cultural assets related to Date Masamune and the Date Clan culture remaining such as Zuiganji Temple, Entsuin Temple, Godaido Temple Hall, Kanrantei...

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  Shodoshima

  Posted in: Shikoku, Kagawa

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  Shodoshima in Kagawa is a famous tourist spot. There are so many places to relax on the island, such as the Olive Garden, Angel Road, and a roadside station made in the image of Greece.

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  Mariyudu Waterfall

  Posted in: Okinawa

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  Take a sightseeing boat upstream along the Urauchi River that flows through Iriomote Island to the boat's boarding point and walk along the well-maintained path through the jungle for about 40 minutes. There, you will encounter the beautiful sight of Mariyudu Waterfall. The two-tiered waterfall featuring a round basin is 20 meters in length and boasts the largest amount of water in Okinawa despite being only 16 meters high. It is a great scenic spot that makes you feel at one with nature.

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  Miyajima

  Posted in: Chugoku, Hiroshima

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  Itsukushima Shrine has an impressive appearance befitting its status as one of Japan’s top shrines. This majestic work of architectural beauty has perfected Shinden-zukuri style and has a bold and unique structure over the sea.

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  Kusatsu Onsen

  Posted in: Kanto, Gunma

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  Located in Gunma Prefecture, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's best three hot springs and constantly ranks as the top hot spring resort destination. At the center of the quaint resort town is the Yubatake (hot spring field), the symbol of Kusatsu. Day-trip visitors can also enjoy the large outdoor bath in Sai-no-Kawara Park.

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  Kurokawa Onsen

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kumamoto

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  Kurokawa Onsen is one of the renowned hot spring resort towns found in the Kyushu area. It is located in Minami-Oguni Town in the Aso district of Kumamoto Prefecture. The town's Information Center offers information on the variety of popular hot spring baths available in Kurokawa, and will also recommend bathing spots and accommodations to suit your needs. There are also many baths that can be visited on day trips.

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  Wakura Onsen

  Posted in: Chubu, Ishikawa

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  An ideal base for touring the beautiful Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Wakura Onsen is a renowned hot spring resort with a 1,200-year history. Overlooking Nanao Bay, it is the only hot spring in the Hokuriku region located by the sea and has mesmerized visitors for centuries with high-quality hot spring baths, its wealth of natural beauty, and fresh produce from the mountains and sea. Enjoy the hot waters interlaced with a refreshing sea breeze as they relax you in both mind and body.

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  Izunuma-Uchinuma

  Posted in: Tohoku, Miyagi

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  Izunuma-Uchinuma is a famous wintering site for Whooper swans in Japan, but come summer, it offers a breathtaking view of a blanket of flowering lotus blossoms covering the surface of the lake. The Lotus Festival is held during the peak period in which you can enjoy large pink lotus flowers blooming over the water. Take a boat ride tour through the lake to view the beautiful flowers up close.

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  Sakurajima

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kagoshima

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  Sakurajima, the major tourist destination in Kagoshima Prefecture, is one of the world's major active volcanoes, with the smoke still rising from its crater. It is located about 4 km from central Kagoshima City and a 15-minute ferry ride from the downtown area. Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park, just a 10-minute walk from the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal, has a foot bath where you can relax and enjoy your experience.

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  Sefa Utaki

  Posted in: Okinawa

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  Sefa Utaki is the most sacred place of the former Ryukyu Kingdom located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture. Utaki is a collective term for the sacred grounds where rituals are performed in the Nansei Islands of Okinawa. Among them, Sefa Utaki was the venue of the Oaraori, which was the most important ritual of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and still emanates a special atmosphere. The site is registered as a World Cultural Heritage, acclaimed for the Ryukyu Kingdom’s distinctive belief system based on...

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  Hitoyoshi Onsen

  Posted in: Kyushu, Kumamoto

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  Hitoyoshi Onsen flourished as the castle town of the Hitoyoshi domain and preserves its picturesque historic townscape to this day. Along the Kuma River, there are many ryokan inns where you can enjoy the abundant hot spring from over 50 sources in the area. The weak alkaline carbonate spring water is known for its soft, moisturizing texture. There are also over 20 public baths in the city, still serving as popular places for gathering and relaxation for the residents.

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