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Osaka Prefecture

Japan's second-largest metropolis, Osaka is a vibrant "food capital" where deep history meets modern entertainment. From historical sites like Osaka Castle to world-class theme parks, bustling Minami districts, and World Heritage burial mounds, it’s packed with diverse attractions. Interacting with friendly, humorous locals is a highlight. As a hub for Kansai travel with great access to Kyoto and Nara, it’s the most passionate city in Japan.

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Ise Jingu Grand Shrine

With over 2,000 years of history, this is the most sacred place, often called the spiritual home of the Japanese people. Within the precincts surrounded by a vast forest, wooden buildings boasting the ultimate simple beauty are lined up. Due to the tradition of rebuilding the shrines every 20 years, purity is always maintained. The silence and sacred atmosphere felt upon passing through the Torii gate make it the ultimate place to experience the roots of Japanese spiritual culture firsthand.

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Chiba

Oyama Senmaida

One of the "Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields in Japan" and the closest one to Tokyo. It offers a nostalgic and beautiful rural landscape.

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Shizuoka

Lake Hamana

Lake Hamana is a massive brackish lake famous for its high-quality eel and stunning sunsets. It offers diverse activities such as cycling along the shore, lake cruises, and the Kanzanji Onsen resort. The combination of water sports, hot springs, and gourmet seafood makes it a premier year-round destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure in western Shizuoka.

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Fukushima

Bandaisan Onsen Hotel

A mountain resort hotel operated by Hoshino Resorts at the foot of Mt. Bandai. In winter, the ski slopes unfold right before your eyes, allowing you to enjoy skiing and snowboarding to your heart's content. The hotel features modern guest rooms themed around Aizu culture, unique cultural activities like Akabeko making, and restaurants where you can savor Fukushima’s gourmet food. It is a stylish and luxurious base for families and couples to fully enjoy the nature and culture of Fukushima.

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Tokyo

Tokyo Dome City

A massive entertainment area centered on "Tokyo Dome," featuring an amusement park, hot springs, and a mall. The free-entry amusement park has thrilling coasters, perfect for a quick visit. With night illuminations and relaxation at the "LaQua" spa, it's an urban playground that satisfies everyone all day long.

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Katsuo no Tenpaku

Located in Nakiri, Shima City, "Katsuo no Tenpaku" is an established store that continues to preserve the traditional manufacturing method of "Katsuobushi" (dried bonito), which supports the foundation of Japanese food culture. While touring the historic "Ibushi-goya" (smoking hut), you can learn about the aroma and umami of authentic Katsuobushi made with much time and effort. In particular, the experience of having freshly shaved Katsuobushi over freshly cooked rice surprises many international travelers with its ultimate simplicity and deep flavor. It is a precious place where you can experience the essence of Japan's UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Washoku" through its...

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Ise Umashikuni Winery

Located in Ise City, this winery produces wine using grapes from Mie Prefecture, utilizing the natural features of Ise. Wines that condense the rich blessings of Mie, called "Umashikuni" (Beautiful Land), have an excellent affinity with Japanese cuisine, especially local seafood and Ise lobsters. In the shop, you can taste and purchase wine, and also learn about the dedication to the brewing process. Encountering Japanese wine culture, which continues new challenges while respecting tradition in the sacred land of Ise, will be a sophisticated new discovery for travelers who love alcohol.

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Bon Vivant Geku-mae

A French restaurant located right in front of Ise Jingu Geku, renovated from a historic post office building. In a retro and classic space, you can enjoy authentic French cuisine using luxurious seasonal ingredients from Ise-Shima. The unique atmosphere where West meets East is ideal for those who want to enjoy a sophisticated, modern meal within a traditional Japanese landscape.

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Ama Hut Satoumian

A facility where you can experience the culture of Japan's traditional female divers, "Ama," through a meal. While listening to active Ama divers talk about their lives and wisdom at sea, you can enjoy fresh turban shells and abalone grilled over charcoal. This simple yet warm hospitality will be an unforgettable special experience for international tourists wishing to touch Japanese rural life deeply.

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Sato Yoshibujo (Matoya Oyster)

A pioneer of the representative Mie brand "Matoya Oyster." They established the world's first ultraviolet sterilization and purification method, providing high-quality oysters that can be eaten raw with confidence. Raised in a sea rich in plankton, these oysters are characterized by a unique sweetness and rich umami. A world-class Japanese gastronomic experience, nurtured by seawater minerals and the passion of craftsmen, awaits you.

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Shima Kanko Hotel

A leading Japanese luxury hotel chosen as the venue for the G7 Ise-Shima Summit. In a stunning location overlooking the beautiful rias coastline of Ago Bay, you can savor "Seafood French Cuisine" that has fascinated many state guests. Amidst historic architectural beauty and the highest level of hospitality, you can spend a sophisticated resort time designed for adults.

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Tsukiyomi-no-miya Sanctuary

An annex of the Ise Jingu Geku, enshrining "Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto," the deity of the night. The "Kamiji-dori" street leading from the Geku is said to be the path the god takes at night, wrapped in a silence that makes you forget the city's bustle. The minimalist, solemn architectural style and the deep forest quietly speak of Japan's traditional aesthetics and the depth of faith.

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Futami Okitama Jinja Shrine

Famous for the "Meoto Iwa" (Married Couple Rocks) standing in the sea. Since ancient times, there has been a custom to purify the mind and body in the seawater here before visiting Ise Jingu. Many frog statues, considered messengers of the god, line the approach along the sea, and the scenery is especially mystical during sunrise or a full moon. It is a photogenic spot where you can enjoy Japanese spiritual culture and the beautiful coastline simultaneously.

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Sarutahiko Jinja Shrine

Known as the god of "guidance" who leads things in a good direction, this shrine is a popular sacred site for travelers facing new challenges. It has deep ties to Ise Jingu, and touching the octagonal "Houishi" stone while making a wish is said to improve one's fortune. For those interested in Japanese mythology and spiritual culture, it is an important power spot for gaining direction in their journey.

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Wakayama

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes

"Kumano Kodo" is a rare World Heritage "Road," one of the few in the world, which people have continued to walk for centuries to worship at the Kumano Sanzan. Alongside the Camino de Santiago in Spain, it attracts attention from hikers and spiritual seekers worldwide as a pilgrimage path. The roads, dotted with mossy cobblestones, giant cedar groves, and historical Oji shrine remains, allow you to experience Japanese ancient nature worship and spiritual culture just by walking. There are multiple routes with different altitudes and landscapes, and it is a pilgrimage route that provides lifelong unforgettable emotion, allowing everyone from...

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Aichi

Gamagori City

A scenic city with ocean, hot springs, and fruits. Takeshima Island is a natural monument and power spot. Enjoy ocean views from hot spring inns and seasonal orange picking. With the "Laguna Ten Bosch" theme park, it's a versatile resort for families and friends.

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Koya Town

"Koya Town," centered around Mt. Koya, is a World Heritage religious city located on a mountain top at an altitude of about 800 meters. As the sacred site of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism opened by Kukai 1,200 years ago, the entire town is enveloped in sacred air, with the sight of 117 dense temples being overwhelming. Deep spiritual experiences that can only be found here, such as staying at a Shukubo, Shojin cuisine, and night worship at Okunoin, fascinate travelers from around the world. The seasonal expressions—cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn colors, and winter wrapped in snow—are...

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Kitayama Village

Kitayama Village, though part of Wakayama Prefecture, is Japan's only "enclave" surrounded by Mie and Nara prefectures, a beautiful village protected by mysterious geographical conditions and deep mountains. Known as the production area of the phantom citrus "Jabara" that only grows wild here, its unique acidity and fragrance attract global attention for health benefits. "Sightseeing Log Rafting," utilizing the traditional timber industry, is the biggest tourist draw, attracting people from all over the country seeking adventure. In the quiet village with not a single traffic light, the lifestyle of a good old Japanese mountain village lives on, making it a...

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Kitayama River

The "Kitayama River," weaving through the borders of Mie, Nara, and Wakayama, is one of Japan's leading clear streams with amazing transparency and beautiful cobalt blue water. The biggest attraction is "Sightseeing Log Rafting," where navigating rapids on a raft made of logs while being sprayed with water is a thrill-filled activity that can only be experienced here. Additionally, the river is flanked by sheer cliffs such as "Dorokyo Gorge," allowing for dynamic landscapes created by nature to be enjoyed by boat or canoe. It is a supreme field for travelers who want to actively experience nature while feeling the...

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Shionomisaki Lighthouse

"Shionomisaki Lighthouse," soaring at the southernmost tip of Honshu, is one of Japan's oldest Western-style stone lighthouses, first lit in 1873. From the beautiful white lighthouse reflecting Meiji-era history, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view, with the grand horizon spreading before you making you realize the Earth is round. The contrast between the rough Pacific waves below and the green grass surrounding the lighthouse is truly spectacular. You can also learn the lighthouse's history at the adjacent museum. Standing at the southern end of Japan, feeling the sea breeze while reflecting on the distant sea will be a special...

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Kushimoto Marine Park

"Kushimoto Marine Park," spreading in the sea at the southernmost tip of Honshu, is a precious marine park where you can observe the world's northernmost coral reefs. The sea in this area, benefiting from the Kuroshio Current, has extremely high transparency, with a beautiful underwater world where tropical fish and table corals live. By using the "Undersea Observation Tower" where you can peek into the sea while fully dressed, the aquarium reproducing the sea, or the "Semi-submersible Sightseeing Boat," you can feel as if you are walking in the sea. The rich vitality of Japan's sea and the mystical scenery...

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Hashigui-iwa Rocks

"Hashigui-iwa Rocks," where about 40 large and small rock pillars line up in a straight line for about 850 meters along the coastline of Kushimoto Town, is a spectacular sight designated as a National Scenic Spot and Natural Monument. This mysterious sight created by wave erosion also has a legend that Kobo Daishi Kukai bet with a demon (Amanojaku) to build a bridge overnight. The beauty of the sunrise rising between the rocks is breathtaking, making it a sanctuary for photography enthusiasts. At low tide, you can walk close to the rocks and observe the natural formative beauty up close....

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Kudoyama Town

Kudoyama Town, located at the foot of Mt. Koya, is a town full of historical romance known as the place where the Sengoku hero Sanada Yukimura (Nobushige) lived in seclusion. The town features "Zenmyosho-in (Sanada-an)" and the "Kudoyama Sanada Museum" associated with Yukimura, where you can touch the wisdom and pride of samurai. It is also the starting point of the "Choishi-michi" pilgrimage road to Mt. Koya and a town of faith hosting World Heritage sites like "Jison-in" and "Niu Kanshofu Shrine." In autumn, the specialty "Fuyu Persimmons" ripen, and beautiful satoyama landscapes spread out. It is an attractive base...

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