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Iwashimizu Hachimangu

Located atop Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata City, "Iwashimizu Hachimangu" is one of Japan's three major Hachimangu shrines, and the main hall is designated as a National Treasure. The episode of Edison using bamboo from here for the filament of his light bulb is world-famous, and a monument stands within the grounds. The journey up via cable car from the foot and the view from the summit are magnificent, offering a panoramic view as far as Kyoto City. The contrast between the vermilion shrine buildings and the surrounding greenery is beautiful, and it still attracts many worshipers as a deity for...

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Mito Shrine

Enshrined in Joyo City, "Mito Shrine" is a historic shrine recorded in Heian-period documents, and its beautiful main hall designated as an Important Cultural Property is a highlight. Embraced by the rich nature of "Mt. Konosu" in the background, the sacred atmosphere drifts along the approach. During the annual "Maki Shrine Festival" held in October, ancient traditional rituals are performed, offering a glimpse into the deep bond and faith of the community. Because it is not overly commercialized, you can feel the original silence and freshness of a Japanese shrine. It has become a hidden gem for those who want...

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Yamashiro Area

Located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, the "Yamashiro Area" is known as the main production area for Uji tea, featuring "Kyoto of Tea" where beautiful tea plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. Centering on Uji City, which houses the World Heritage site Byodo-in, the area is dotted with historic temples, shrines, and ancient burial mounds, concentrating old Japanese history and culture. Especially, the scenery along the Kizu River and the tea plantations of Ishitera spreading on steep slopes overwhelm visitors with their geometric beauty. It is a place where you can touch the essence of Japanese tea culture—tasting...

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Kyotamba Town

Spreading across central Kyoto Prefecture, Kyotamba Town is an agricultural and nature-filled town long known as a treasure trove of food. It is the production area for famous luxury ingredients such as "Tanba Chestnuts," "Tanba Black Beans," and "Tanba Matsutake Mushrooms," attracting many gourmets in autumn seeking seasonal flavors. The area also features outdoor spots like the "Shizushi Limestone Cave," one of the largest in western Japan, and quiet mountain landscapes. With many bases where you can directly touch the local food culture, such as the roadside station "Tanba Markes," it is a highly recommended area for travelers who want...

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Miyama Town, Nantan City

Located in the center of Kyoto Prefecture, Miyama-cho is a symbolic place of "Kyoto by the Forest," where forests cover over 90% of the area and clear streams harmonize with the mountains. The biggest attraction is the village where traditional thatched-roof houses remain, preserving Japan's original landscape. Here, you can enjoy Japanese rural culture with all five senses, including seasonal flowers, winter snowscapes, and local Miyama milk and sweetfish dishes. Through cycling or walking, you can touch the slow-flowing time and the warm hospitality of the locals, making it the ultimate healing village where you can completely forget the city's...

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Yagi Castle Ruins

Located in Yagi-cho, Nantan City, "Yagi Castle Ruins" is the site of a medieval mountain castle that was once the residence of the Naito clan, deputies of Tanba Province. Today, remains such as stone walls and dry moats still tell the history of castle architecture. From the summit at approximately 330 meters, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from the Kameoka Basin to the streets of Nantan. It is popular as a hiking course, and the sense of accomplishment upon reaching the top, combined with the Japanese rural landscape below, is exceptional. It is a perfect place for authentic...

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Tsurugaoka, Miyama, Nantan

Located in northern Miyama-cho, the "Tsurugaoka District" is an area rich in "forest blessings" embraced by deep woods. Forestry has flourished since ancient times, and landscapes of beautiful cedar forests stretching straight can be seen. This district has hideaway-like farmhouse guesthouses and discerning cafes utilizing local ingredients, loved by travelers who want to leave the city and quietly reflect on themselves. With an environment where old-fashioned nature play like searching for freshwater crabs in clear streams or collecting insects is preserved, it is a precious place for families with children to experience "authentic Japan." It's a special district healed by...

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Miyajima, Miyama, Nantan

Spreading along the Yura River flowing through the center of Miyama-cho, the "Miyajima District" is an area where you feel the blessings of water, surrounded by beautiful clear streams and deep mountains. There are atmospheric walking paths and fishing spots along the river, and just gazing at the transparent water surface cleanses the heart. Here, you can experience Miyama's "water culture" through food at inns and restaurants that offer river fish dishes such as sweetfish and amago trout raised in clear streams. With historic temples and old private houses remaining, you can enjoy a calm walk where natural beauty and...

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Ono, Miyama, Nantan

The "Ono District" is an area boasting the beautiful Ono Dam and its surrounding rich nature. Especially in spring, about 1,000 cherry trees, and in autumn, flaming red leaves reflect on the lake surface, fascinating visitors enjoying strolls or drives. The area around the dam lake is maintained as a park, perfect for picnicking while enjoying seasonal flowers. Additionally, traditional folk performing arts like the "Ono Shishimai" (Lion Dance) are carefully preserved in this district, allowing one to feel the depth of satoyama history and culture. Recommended for those who want to spend peaceful time amidst serene landscapes woven by...

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Hiraya, Miyama, Nantan

Located in the center of Miyama-cho, the "Hiraya District" is an area serving as a hub for local interaction and transportation. Here, there is the "Michi-no-Eki Miyama Fureai Hiroba," which is very popular with tourists for fresh local vegetables and rich soft-serve ice cream or gelato made from Miyama milk. Food blessings unique to Miyama are concentrated here, making it perfect for refreshing during a journey. Surrounding the area are peaceful rural landscapes, and by renting a bicycle for a ride, you can feel the daily life of the satoyama with the refreshing breeze. It is an attractive district where...

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Chii, Miyama, Nantan

Located at the easternmost tip of Miyama-cho, the "Chii District" is an area where Japan's original landscape remains most vividly, housing the famous "Kayabuki no Sato." The sight of thatched-roof houses clustered together offers a thrill as if traveling back hundreds of years. The clear stream of the Yura River flows through the district, and in summer, one can see people enjoying sweetfish fishing and water activities. With the Chii Hachiman Shrine enshrining the guardian deity of the area, a lifestyle supported by simple yet deep faith still lives on. It is like a sacred place for travelers who want...

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Benten-yama Observatory

Located further into the Amanohashidate area, "Benten-yama Observatory" is a hidden gem for superb views overlooking the beautiful coastline of the Tango Peninsula. From here, you can overlook complex inlets, the clear blue Sea of Japan, and in the distance, the streetscape of Ine's Funaya boat houses. With few tourists and only the sound of waves and wind echoing in the quiet environment, the greatest charm is being able to have nature's formative beauty all to yourself. At dusk, the sea is stained madder red, creating a very romantic scene. It is a place that discerning travelers should visit during...

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Nariai-ji Temple

Built on the slopes of Mt. Nariai overlooking Amanohashidate, "Nariai-ji" is a historic old temple known as the 28th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. Long worshiped as a "temple where wishes come true," the exquisite carvings of the main hall and the "Ma-muki no Ryu" (Front-facing Dragon) that looks at you from any angle are highlights worth seeing. The view from the observatory further up is called "Nariaikan," offering the most beautiful panoramic view of Amanohashidate from a high elevation. It's a place where you can experience a heart-cleansing place of training, fusing the dignified air of a sanctuary...

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Amanohashidate Kaisen-kyo

Connecting the mainland and the sandbar of Amanohashidate, the "Kaisen-kyo Bridge" is a very rare bridge with a mechanism where the center of the bridge rotates 90 degrees every time a large ship passes. The sight of this historic bridge, built in the Taisho era, slowly turning with a sound is a masterpiece, and many tourists capture the moment with their cameras. Waiting for the ship to pass is a luxurious time to feel the leisurely atmosphere of the port town. While crossing the bridge, you can overlook the transparent sea and passing boats, making it a popular landmark that...

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Kanabiki Falls

Located in Miyazu City, "Kanabiki Falls" is the only waterfall in Kyoto Prefecture selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. Water cascading from a height of about 40 meters falls gracefully as it splits across the beautiful rock face, fascinating visitors. You can go right up to the waterfall basin and feel the cool air filled with negative ions. Surrounded by lush greenery and easily accessible from the city center, it is wrapped in surprising silence and coolness. It is an ideal hidden spot for travelers who want to leave the bustle of the city and heal their mind...

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Kasamatsu Park

Located on the north side of Amanohashidate, "Kasamatsu Park" is one of the best observatories for a panoramic view of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views. By doing the "Mata-nozoki" (viewing between your legs) with your back to the sea, you can enjoy the "Shoryukan" view, where Amanohashidate looks like a dragon ascending to the sky. The cable car or lift ride up the mountain also excites the heart with the magnificent view of the Aso Sea and Miyazu Bay. With a "Sky Deck," it's an essential spot for photography where you can enjoy the panorama of Amanohashidate...

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Amanohashidate

Counted as one of Japan's three most scenic views, "Amanohashidate" is a miracle-like natural formation where about 8,000 pine trees continue along a sandbar approximately 3.6km long. Viewing it through your legs from the observatory on the hill makes the sandbar look like a dragon rising to the sky, from which it got its name. You can walk or cycle on the sandbar, and strolling surrounded by white sand, green pines, and transparent sea is exceptionally comfortable. With mystical stories continuing from the age of gods and a unique landscape rare in the world, it is a symbol of Japanese...

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Miyazu Kunda Festival

The "Kunda Festival" passed down in the Kunda district of Miyazu City is a heroic festival where the faith of people living with the sea lives on. The greatest highlight is the parade of traditional Mikoshi shrines carried vigorously by local youth. Shishimai lion dances and other dedicated performing arts are also performed, overwhelming spectators with their powerful movements and unique sounds. Though near the Amanohashidate area, you can touch the sincere prayers and traditional forms of the local people, not directed at tourists. It is a hidden magnificent celebration that leaves a deep impression on travelers who want to...

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Mikochi Hikiyama Festival

Held in Yosano Town, the "Mikochi Hikiyama Festival" is a traditional spring event where gorgeous Hikiyama floats parade through the town. Reflecting the history of prosperity as a production area for Tango Chirimen, the floats are adorned with exquisite carvings and beautiful textile decorations. The sounds of lively Kagura and drums played by children echo through the town, enveloping the entire area in a festive mood. Its charm lies in the ability to feel the warmth and passion of the local people up close, compared to festivals in famous tourist spots. You can witness traditional Japanese culture still vigorously living...

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Ukawa Onsen

"Ukawa Onsen Yoshino-no-sato," located on a hill overlooking the magnificent Sea of Japan near the northernmost tip of the Tango Peninsula, is a hot spring facility where superb views and healing coexist. Characterized by architecture utilizing the warmth of wood, the open-air bath offers a panoramic view of the vast blue sea stretching to the horizon, providing an outstanding sense of openness. The natural hot springs welling up from deep underground warm the body to the core. Surrounded by quiet fishing and farming villages, you can watch the starry sky while listening to the sound of waves at night. It...

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Maizuru Port Toretore Center

"Maizuru Port Toretore Center" is one of the largest seafood markets on the Sea of Japan side. Inside the vast building, fresh fish and shellfish just landed at Maizuru Port are lined up. The biggest attraction is the system where you can have fish, crabs, or shellfish you bought in the market cooked on the spot and eat them immediately as seafood bowls or charcoal-grilled dishes. Savoring the luxury of choosing your favorite ingredients in a lively, auction-like atmosphere is a top experience for gourmet travelers. With a wide variety of processed goods for souvenirs, it is an energetic gourmet...

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Yuuhigaura Onsen

Located along the coast of Amino-cho, "Yuuhigaura Onsen" is a hot spring resort known for its overwhelming beauty of the sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan, as its name suggests. At dusk, the sight of the sky and sea staining from golden to purple is truly a piece of art created by nature. A wooden swing called "Yurari" stands along the coast, serving as a perfect photo spot. The water is known as "Water of Beauty," popular for its skin-gentle quality. In winter, many ryokans offer top-quality snow crab dishes, making it a resort area visited by many domestic...

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Ayabe Onsen Nio-no-yu

Surrounded by the lush mountains of Ayabe City, "Ayabe Onsen Nio-no-yu" is a hot spring facility where you can relax while enjoying a magnificent view. The water here is said to be rich in skin-smoothing components and effective for fatigue recovery. From the open-air bath, you can overlook a panoramic view of the satoyama that changes its expression with each season; the misty morning landscape is especially mystical. With a restaurant and accommodation facilities also on-site, you can savor dishes using local specialties. It is an ideal spot for travelers who want to venture a bit further from Kyoto City...

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Hidejiro

"Hidejiro," situated in a beautiful mountain area of Ayabe City, is a farmhouse guesthouse where you can enjoy the blessings of the satoyama with all five senses. Here, you can experience a near self-sufficient lifestyle, including baths heated by firewood and making handmade miso and tofu filled with Japanese wisdom. Especially, the seasonal dishes prepared wholeheartedly by the host fascinate many guests with their deliciousness and volume. At night, you can spend a luxurious time watching the starry sky and falling asleep to the sound of insects. It is highly recommended for those who want to thoroughly savor the depth...

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