Best Visiting Spot List

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

The park has facilities such as fountains and a cycling course, and part of the park is dedicated to a bird sanctuary. There are many families and couples who visit the place during the weekends.

Hikawa Maru, an ocean liner of Nippon Yusen (NYK Line or Japan Mail Shipping Line), is one of the historical cargo-passenger ships and was built in 1930 for the purpose of running a regular route to Seattle. Today, the liner is open to the public and the visitors can enter the guestroom, the dining room, wheelhouse, the engine room, and other areas.

One of the coasts representing the Shonan area (southwestern Kanagawa Prefecture). Also known as the setting for Soseki Natsume's novel ”Kokoro.”

The principal object of worship at Ennoji Temple is Enma Daio. It also enshrines the Ten Judges of Hell. You can experience an ancient view of the afterlife here.

A bathing beach in Kamakura with a shallow sandy beach and calm waves. It is also popular among surfers. It was selected as one of the 88 best bathing beaches in Japan.

Geto is the "Snow Kingdom", with one of the largest snowfalls over Japan, boasting a long open season until Golden Week!

Nice and spacious courses, the hidden gem of natural powder snow, and onsen!

The well-trimmed lawns and glass sides of the large Japanese building that is home to the beautiful TAKAO 599 MUSEUM can be found by continuing from Takaosanguchi Station to the Kiyotaki cable car station, crossing the intersection, and going along the road that heads to the shrine. The museum presents the incredible ecosystem of Mt. Takao from a fresh perspective, and is a renovation of the former Takao Natural Science Museum. It opened its doors as a place that preserved the elements of a museum, and added the comfortable atmosphere of a park. There is no charge for admission.

We display works created by people who have been designated as important intangible cultural properties, otherwise known as ”living national treasures.” We have a permanent special exhibition on the recent works of ceramic artist Morihiro Hosokawa. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Kajiya for about 5 minutes We are located right next to the Yamazaki bus stop

Full-fledged family resort presented by the cake brand "Chateraise"

The closest skiing ground to the Hida Takayama.

A new cultural tourist facility where one can brush shoulders with artisans producing soy sauce, local sake and glass art.

Overlooking majestic Mt. Komagatake and Onuma Pond, the snow park offers glade courses that maximize the natural terrain with beautiful rime-covered trees.

A historic building representing the Showa era. Its location within one kilometer of Ginza makes it easily accessible before or after shopping.

Fresh powder in the sun with your friends - a day that can be yours. Part of Shiga Kogen, Japan’s largest ski area, Okushiga Kogen is blessed withthe 100% natural world-famous "Japow" (Japanese Powder Snow). Slopes for all levels - from beginners to experts - are in place. Open from early December to early May.

A tea ceremony sanctuary that started as a gathering of artists

For all the hard-core winter sports fans! Enjoy the ultra-powder “Microfine Snow,” and steep, compacted icy roads and parks.

The collective name for two bridges that run from the front square, through the main gate and over the moat leading to the Imperial Palace.

Play in the snow at Aizu-Urabanndai! Grandeco. All the lifts are high speed four person lifts with covers, so you won't get cold!