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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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Okinawa

Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture is a supreme island resort surrounded by the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, boasting the only subtropical climate in Japan. It is home to a unique coexistence of the rich history of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, its own traditional culture, and overwhelming natural life force, including the "Kerama Blue" ocean, which boasts some of the world's highest transparency, and the primitive forests of "Yanbaru," a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Local food culture, such as pork dishes, Okinawa soba, and Awamori, is also exceptional. These islands, which bring deep relaxation and new discoveries to visiting travelers,...

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Tottori

The Sand Museum

The world's first museum to exhibit grand sand sculptures made with "sand" as the material. Based on the concept of "Travel Around the World with Sand," magnificent sand sculptures themed on different countries or regions are produced every year. The delicate and dynamic works created by world-class sand sculptors using only water and sand are truly breathtaking. The "fragility" due to sand's nature as an easily collapsible material is also a major attraction of this art. Since it's an indoor exhibition, you can enjoy it regardless of weather, and by visiting with the dunes, you can deeply feel the fusion...

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Hokkaido

Tsurui Village

Tsurui Village, in Kushiro District of eastern Hokkaido, is celebrated as 'the village where you can see red-crowned cranes closest in Japan' — home to the protected Special Natural Monument tancho (Japanese crane). Despite a population of just 2,400, Tsurui has international renown as a birdwatching mecca, with the Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary and Tsurumi-dai observation point offering breathtaking close-up views of Japan's most majestic birds. Adjacent to Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, the vast wetland landscape is dramatic year-round, and the sight of cranes landing in the frost-whitened wetlands from late autumn through winter is hauntingly beautiful. Local dairy farming produces...

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Tottori Folk Crafts Museum

Located in the center of Tottori City, this museum was established by Shoya Yoshida, a leader of the Mingei movement who advocated "Beauty of Use" (finding beauty in everyday items). Ceramics, lacquerware, and woodwork collected from all over the world and local Tottori are exhibited, all of which are warm masterpieces actually used in people's lives, not just for observation. At the adjacent "Takumi Kappo" restaurant, you can taste Tottori's local cuisine using Mingei vessels. For travelers interested in traditional Japanese craftsmanship and refined aesthetic beauty, this is a sacred place where deep inspiration can be gained.

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Aomori

Higashidori Village

Higashidori Village is located on the Pacific side of the Shimokita Peninsula, and is a very attractive village where rich nature and historical heritage harmonize. Landscapes with rough coastlines and vast grasslands strongly attract visiting travelers' hearts. Completely away from urban digital busyness, strolling through the quiet village resets mind and body, bringing deep peace. Touching the warm people and food culture of the area and enjoying the charm of Aomori with all five senses, you can spend a heart-enriching, intellectual, and special holiday for adults.

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Miyagi

Kurihara City

Kurihara City is a very wonderful city packed with great nature charms, scattered with rich nature of majestic Mt. Kurikoma, Japan's leading iris gardens, and beautiful hot spring resorts. The rich blessings born from volcanic activity deeply satisfy the visiting traveler's five senses. Completely away from urban busyness, touring beautiful mountains and hot spring regions resets mind and body from the depths, giving new vitality to the soul. Touching the unpretentious beauty of Miyagi's nature and resetting mind and body wonderfully is a supreme healing experience. Don't you want to make your best memory in Kurihara City? Please enjoy a...

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Fukui

Minamiechizen Town

Minamiechizen Town is an attractive town where beautiful coastlines, rich mountains, historic old post towns, and nature's blessings beautifully harmonize. Strolling through old townscapes or savoring delicious local food culture deeply satisfies the visiting traveler's heart. Spend an intellectual and special travel moment for adults in this town where tradition and nature coexist.

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Okinawa

Yanbaru National Park

Yanbaru National Park is a magnificent national park that spreads across northern Okinawa's main island and is registered as a World Natural Heritage site, symbolizing Okinawa's rich ecosystem and the essence of nature. Deep primitive forests, rare flora and fauna, and beautiful waterfalls create great nature, completely releasing travelers from urban digital busyness and giving deep healing and new energy to mind and body. Visiting this vast national park and spending time while feeling the breath of trees and bird calls brings a deep learning about the greatness of Earth's history and life, and is a supreme adventure. With respect...

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Kumamoto

Nishihara Village

Nishihara Village is a very peaceful village spreading in Aso's magnificent nature, surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes. The appearance of seasonal wild grasses and flowers blooming in abundance and delicious dishes utilizing local delicious ingredients give peace from the heart to visitors. Strolling leisurely through the village while feeling the refreshing wind and clear air makes you forget daily fatigue and refreshes your mind and body deeply. Time spent together with nature is the best place for those who want to enjoy Japan's wonderful great nature with their five senses. It is a wonderful healing place that I heartily want...

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Kumamoto Castle Hall

Kumamoto Castle Hall is located right next to Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto's historical symbol, and is a very impressive facility where modern technology and traditional culture fuse. In this hall, events introducing Kumamoto's traditional culture and modern music live are held, captivating visitors. The facility design is also beautiful, and it emits a presence while melting into the cityscape of Kumamoto. As it is in the center of tourism, it is also very convenient as a base for strolling, and it is a place where you can feel Kumamoto's past and future at the same time. After fully enjoying the charm...

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Fukuoka

Yoshizuka Area

Yoshizuka Area is a very interesting place with townscapes where history is felt and unpretentious warm personality of people rooted in the region. Away from the city bustle, this land fills travel emotions and welcomes travelers as a sanctuary to spend time peacefully. Touching the local food culture and life breath, your mind and body will be deeply healed.

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Hakozaki Area

Hakozaki Area is a place with deep historical emotion and unpretentious daily life, centered on the historic Hakozaki Shrine. The solemn atmosphere and rich tree silence of Hakozaki Shrine cleanse the minds and bodies of visitors. Walking through the streets, old townscapes and new energy blend, stimulating travel inspiration.

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Kochi

Niyodogawa Outdoor Center

Based in Niyodogawa Town, "Niyodogawa Outdoor Center" is a highly popular activity base providing tours of "Crystal Kayaking" (completely transparent canoes)—which has become a global trend—set in the most transparent, beautiful area of the Niyodo River. Experiencing an overwhelming non-daily feeling as if floating directly atop the water while clearly observing the beautiful "Niyodo Blue" river bottom and fish swimming leisurely below through the canoe bottom is a spectacular view guaranteed to shine on social media, thoroughly captivating travelers worldwide. Experienced, friendly guides kindly provide support in English, allowing even beginners to safely enjoy the rich natural blessings of the...

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Hiroshima

JB Kitahiroshima Riding Club

JB Kitahiroshima Riding Club, located in the majestic nature of Kitahiroshima Town, is a riding club where you can enjoy interacting with horses and horseback riding experiences in a homely atmosphere. Both beginners and children can safely experience the joy of riding with kind guidance from staff. The biggest attraction is "treks," where you can ride out of the arena into the forest or through the Satoyama landscape. Riding through the seasonal scenery on a horse's back provides a special perspective and a sense of unity with nature that refreshes the soul. It is a wonderful spot to heal from...

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Wakayama

Kyukamura Kishu Kada

"Kyukamura Kishu Kada," located on a hill overlooking the Kitan Strait, is a scenic resort hotel with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea's islands. Its greatest pride is the "Infinity Open-air Bath," where you can feel as if you are floating in the sea as the sky and ocean become one. Spending time while gazing at the sea dyed golden at dusk is a truly blissful moment. Luxurious dishes using plenty of fresh local sea bream and seafood are also popular. Close to Kada Port, from which boats to Tomogashima depart, it is ideal for mature travelers who...

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Branciera Ishibutai

Located right next to the Ishibutai Burial Mound, "Branciera Ishibutai" is a modern facility that harmonizes with the historical landscape. It serves as a base for local tourist information and a resting space, making it ideal for a break during your stroll. The building's design respects the surrounding nature and ancient sites, offering exceptional views of the Ishibutai area. With nearby shops serving local ingredients and traditional sweets, it makes exploring Asuka's history more comfortable and rich. It is a convenient spot for travel planning, enjoying modern convenience while immersing yourself in ancient romance.

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Osaka

Kawachinagano City

A scenic historical city at the foot of the Kongo Mountains in southeastern Osaka. Home to the oldest national road "Takeuchi Kaido" and ancient temples like Kanshin-ji and Amanosan Kongo-ji with many National Treasures, you can feel historical weight from the Heian period. Camping, hiking in lush forests, and the large botanical garden "Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden" offer many outdoor activities. A place for a slow journey to reset mind and body amidst Japan's original landscapes and spiritual culture.

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Hirakata T-SITE

Located in front of Hirakata-shi Station, this commercial facility is world-famous for its massive 7-meter-high bookshelves reaching the ceiling. Its overwhelming visual beauty has spread via social media, making it a must-visit photo spot for photographers worldwide. Inheriting the concept of Daikanyama T-SITE, it gathers sophisticated lifestyle shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is a place that stimulates the senses, merging modern Japanese design with reading culture and a comfortable atmosphere.

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