It is the Buddhist temple which is said to be the origin of maneki-neko or a luck-inviting cat figurine, beckoning with its right front paw. In its temple grounds, a number of historical assets still remain.
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Artworks that blend in well with traditional Japanese houses are displayed
NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only ski resort suitable for families and beginners as well as intermediate skiers looking for some ungroomed snow and mogul challenges.
The summit has a very wide open space that will get you addicted once you experience it. There is also a refreshing wooded run. The ticket covers Sky Valley as well.
A Brilliant Firework Festival with an Ever-changing Theme
Impressive snow at an altitude of 2,000m!
The temple hall is classified as an Important Cultural Property, modeled after Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto Higashiyama. The gorgeous vermillion facade fascinates visitors.
An entertainment spot with a large Ferris wheel and shopping mall. Fun for both adults and children.
The museum displays valuable handicrafts and folk crafts, mainly Japanese antique ceramics and dyed or woven textiles that were selected by Japanese philosopher Yanagi Muneyoshi, collected from Japan and overseas.
For absolute beginners there's an 'easy belt' lift and 'easy lessons' A family ski resort with close access from the city and car park next to the slopes.
The Perry Memorial Hall is a museum that illustrates the Perry Expedition (1853-1854), which paved the way to the opening of Japan, and the history leading to it through dioramas and historical documents.
One of the remaining feudal lord gardens from the Edo Period (1603-1868). The pond at its center and the valuable, brilliantly-arrayed stones are the main draws of this garden.
The Festival Connected with the Tokugawa Shogun Visits to the Kanda Shrine
With plenty of equipment available to rent, you do not need to take anything with you when visiting. Easy access—just 10 minutes from JR Muikamachi Station by the free bus, or 5 minutes by car from the Kan-Etsu Muikamachi Interchange.
Hibiya Park is Japan's first modern, Western-style park with a large symbolic fountain. It provides an oasis for the business people who work in the Ginza or Kasumigaseki business districts.
The facade of the Asahi Group's headquarter building was designed in the image of a beer mug.
Main priests' residence of Senso-ji complex where the Three Buddha Statues of Amitabha are enshrined. The temple also houses ancestral tablets of Tokugawa Shoguns.