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Tochigi Prefecture

Tochigi is home to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its grand Toshogu Shrine and the scenic beauty of Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. Visitors can unwind in the hot springs of Kinugawa or Nasu, taste local specialties like gyoza and strawberries, and enjoy the peaceful balance of history and nature.

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Gunma

Mt. Nikko-Shirane

The highest peak in Northern Kanto (2,578m). A ropeway takes you to 2,000m, where you can find a paradise of alpine plants and mystical crater lakes with emerald waters and breathtaking vistas.

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Momijiyama Park

True to its name (Maple Mountain), this park turns into a sea of red and gold in autumn. Walking through the forest on a carpet of fallen leaves is a poetic experience for nature lovers and photographers.

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Kanagawa

Miura City

Located at the tip of Miura Peninsula, this city is a treasure trove of seafood, especially tuna from Misaki Port. Enjoy nature at Jogashima Island and fresh local Miura vegetables.

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Hiratsuka City

A vibrant coastal city famous for its grand Tanabata Festival in July and the stunning views from Mt. Shonandaira.

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Saitama

Higashimatsuyama Agricultural Park

An agricultural park offering seasonal flower fields and fruit-picking experiences like strawberries. A popular spot for families to enjoy Japan's farming culture and fresh local produce in nature.

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Kanagawa

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

The iconic landmark of Kamakura. A grand shrine founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, representing the samurai culture.

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Chiba

Kuriyamagawa River

One of Chiba's major rivers, flowing into the Pacific. It is known for its scenic beauty and the seasonal upstream migration of salmon.

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Inzai City

A city blessed with water and greenery between the Tone River and Lake Inba. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Japan.

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Niigata

Kyororo (Museum of Natural Science)

Echigo-Matsunoyama "Mori-no-Gakko" Kyororo is a unique natural science museum in Tokamachi that serves as a research and education center for satoyama ecology. Housed in a striking rusted steel building with a tall tower, it offers hands-on exhibits and programs about local wildlife, snow, and forest life. It is an engaging place for families to learn about the harmony between humans and nature.

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Toyama

Amaharashi Coast

Amaharashi Coast offers one of the few places in the world where you can see 3,000-meter-high snow-capped mountains across the sea. The iconic "Yoshitsune Rock" on the beach is linked to a famous historical legend of a samurai warrior. On winter mornings, a mystical sea fog called "Keayashi" sometimes appears, making the sight of the train passing by the coast against the mountain backdrop truly unforgettable.

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Fukui

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

Known as the "Moss Temple," this ancient shrine is covered in a lush, emerald carpet of moss. The tall cedar trees and quiet atmosphere create a mystical, Zen-like space. Once a massive religious city, it now offers a profound spiritual escape and a connection to ancient Japanese nature worship.

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Shizuoka

Shizuoka Prefecture

Home to the iconic Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture offers diverse nature and culture, stretching from the Izu Peninsula in the east to Lake Hamana in the west. Located between Tokyo and Kyoto, it has thrived as a key point on the Tokaido route. As Japan's largest tea producer, its lush green tea fields are a signature sight. The mild climate yields gourmet delights like premium wasabi, fresh seafood, and melons. With historic hot springs, modern outdoor activities, and the majestic view of Mt. Fuji, it continues to captivate travelers from around the world.

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Tokyo

Taito City

An essential area for Tokyo sightseeing, home to Senso-ji Temple and Ueno Park. You can fully enjoy Japanese history and culture all day long, from eating and rickshaw experiences in Asakusa—overflowing with downtown atmosphere—to visiting the art galleries, museums, and zoo in the vast grounds of Ueno.

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Nara

Kawakami Village

Kawakami Village, at the headwaters of the Yoshino River (Kino River) in central Nara, is the village of "Water's Source" protected by deep forests and pure water. Home to "Otaki Ryujin Lake," one of Japan's oldest man-made lakes, beautiful cedar forests of "Yoshino Forestry" with over 500 years of history spread around it. Mysterious waterfalls and limestone caves are dotted throughout, letting you directly feel natural energy. Facilities to learn about headwater life and forest culture are also extensive, popular with overseas travelers interested in ecotourism. Surrounded by crystal clear air and murmuring water, it's a special place to touch...

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Osaka

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Stretching approximately 2.6 kilometers, this is the longest shopping arcade in Japan. It boasts about 600 shops, where you can feel Osaka's local energy at its purest. Rather than luxury stores, it's packed with affordable and delicious eateries, traditional knife shops, and daily goods, allowing you to experience the "wisdom of life" and warm hospitality of Osaka just by walking. Walking the entire length and earning a "Full Walk Certificate" is a popular challenge. It's ideal for those who want to experience the authentic daily life of Osaka, away from the typical tourist centers.

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Hyogo

Tajima Area

Located in northern Hyogo, the Tajima area is a region attractive for its overwhelming natural beauty and deep history. It includes "Kinosaki Onsen," which has a 1,300-year history and is highly acclaimed by Western visitors for its culture of visiting public bathhouses in yukata, and the "Takeno Coast," where dynamic cliffs of the San'in Kaigan Geopark stretch out. It is also known as the production area of "Tajima Beef," the root of the world-famous Kobe Beef, and the taste of marbled meat enjoyed in its home is exceptional. Activities such as skiing in winter and paragliding in summer are also...

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Kagawa

Shodoshima Island

Shodoshima, the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, is a charming resort island famous for olive cultivation and as a filming location for "Twenty-Four Eyes." At the Mediterranean-style "Olive Park," taking photos on a broomstick with a windmill in the background is huge on social media. Additionally, "Angel Road," a sandbar that appears in the sea only during low tide, is a romantic spot said to grant wishes if crossed with a loved one. At "Kankakei," one of Japan's three most beautiful gorges, you can enjoy dynamic natural beauty from a ropeway. With a deep food culture of...

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Ibukijima Island

Ibukijima, located off the coast of Kan-onji City, is world-famous as the producing area of "Ibuki Iriko" (dried sardines), which boast Japan's top quality. The island's perimeter is surrounded by steep cliffs, and a unique landscape spreads out where houses are densely packed along labyrinthine slopes. Every year during the anchovy fishing season, the entire island overflows with vitality, and you can feel the traditional processing techniques up close. It is also known for preserving the unique "Ibukijima Dialect," making it a linguistically valuable place. Contemporary art pieces are also dotted around, and the sight of the island's history, industry,...

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Fukuoka

Oto Town

Oto Town is a quiet, heart-warming town surrounded by beautiful mountains. The "Roadside Station Oto Sakura Kaido," which is a symbol of the town, is known for its beautiful flowers and vast grounds, providing overwhelming healing to visiting travelers. Touching the food using local fresh ingredients will make you feel the fatigue of busy daily life naturally dissolve.

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Nagasaki

Shusaku Endo Literary Museum

Quietly standing on a serene hill overlooking the beautiful East China Sea in the Sotome region, the "Shusaku Endo Literary Museum" is a spiritual sanctuary set in the location that became the stage for the masterpiece novel "Silence," quietly conveying the author's life, philosophy, and the profound history of Hidden Christians. From the large windows inside the museum, a sweeping view of the vast and calm blue of the Sumonada Sea spreads out, and the scenery itself deeply settles the visitor's mind. Pondering the inner strength of people who preserved their faith under severe historical environments while completely immersing yourself...

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Oita

Usuki Stone Buddhas

Usuki Stone Buddhas, majestically carved directly onto grand rocky walls within deep forests since the Heian and Kamakura periods, are a magnificent, grand cliff-carved Buddha cluster designated as a Japanese national treasure. Stepping inside the sacred sanctuary wrapped in peaceful silence completely clears away urban noise and digital busy schedules, letting you feel a divine atmospheric flow that cleanses the heart from the core. Presenting highly精緻 (exquisite) and sophisticated sculptural technology, the deep compassionate, beautiful facial expressions of over 60 stone statues grant words-defying emotion and history's true weight to global travelers. It is a premier power spot to fully...

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Miyazaki

Aoshima Shrine

Enshrined on a myth island, mysterious and beautiful Aoshima Shrine. Its appearance surrounded by unique odd rocks strongly attracts visitors' hearts. The time spent praying while overlooking the ocean brings deep peace and purification to mind and body, and is a special experience carving heart-enriching travel memories. The entire island is considered a sanctuary, so just crossing to the island makes you feel refreshing. The prayer at the shrine is an important ritual for many travelers to confirm their determination and hope for the future. In a place where sky and ocean melt, the time spent deeply facing yourself is...

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Kagoshima

Unagi Onsen

Unagi Onsen, spreading on the shores of the beautiful "Lake Unagi" nestled in the deep mountains of Ibusuki City, is a hidden hot spring mountain village and a secret hot spring that only those in the know are aware of, where the atmosphere of an old-fashioned, simple hot spring therapy resort still remains strong. The hot sulfur springs that gush out, unique to volcanic zones, are the biggest attraction, and it is famous as a place of historical romance where the great samurai of the Meiji Restoration, Saigo Takamori, stayed for a long time to heal his mind and body....

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