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Kumamoto

Shopping Streets

Sakuranobaba Josaien

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A recreated Castletown streetscape full of Kumamoto’s best food and shopping.

"Goryokaku Tower" offers a 360° view of Hakodate City

Hakodate and Matsumae

Observatories

Goryokaku Tower

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A landmark of Hakodate with a view of the Goryokaku Ruins, a special historic site, below.

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The Sannomon gate with the sign "Kaiko-en" written by Tokugawa Iesato, the 16th head of the Tokugawa clan.

Nagano

Tourist Attractions

Komoro Castle Ruins / Kaiko-en Park

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There's a lot to see! Castle Ruin Park, famous for its cherry blossoms, exudes history and culture.

Tochigi,Ibaraki

Moka Railway

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You’ve got to ride it once! C12 steam locomotive is whistling and going strong on a regular schedule.

The east tower gate was restored in 1994.

Nagano

Tourist Attractions

Ueda Castle

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The ruin of the castle that brought victories in the two battles against the Tokugawa army.

Yamanashi

Tourist Attractions

Moegi no Mura

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A wild garden-enclosed destination and shopping complex with restaurants, boutiques a hotel in more.

Photogenic pointy-roofed water intake tower.

Saitama

Nature Spots

Sayama Lake

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A lake full of sights to see Mt.fuji, sunsets, and bird-watching.

Cherry blossoms in spring
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Jiyugaoka, Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Futako-Tamagawa

Parks & Gardens

Kinuta Park

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A Park Featuring a Large Open Area Where You Can Enjoy Blooming Cherry Blossoms in the Spring.

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Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tokyo Tower, Hamamatsucho

Parks & Gardens

Shiba Park

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A Historical Park Right Next to Tokyo Tower.

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The reconstructed, three-tier, five-story castle keep rebuilt in 1959

Aichi

Tourist Attractions

Okazaki Castle

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The birthplace castle of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who rose to become Japan’s supreme ruler.

Recreated Edo period scenes based on historical records

Kanagawa

Tourist Attractions

Odawara Castle

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Samurai, ninjas, top-notch cherry blossom views and more Japan highlights at this iconic symbol of Odawara.

The Sanmon Gate was built in 2003 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the death of Zen Master Ryoan-Emyo.

Hakone

Shrines & Temples

Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple　

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Doryo-san, an ancient temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism, was founded in the middle of the Muromachi period and has more than 4,000 schools nationwide.

It consists of nine different themed gardens, including the Garden of the Lord’s Residence

Hyogo

Parks & Gardens

Himeji Castle Nishi-Oyashiki-ato Garden KOKO-EN

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A Japanese garden adjacent to the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle, which has been used as a setting for many samurai dramas and TV shows.

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Enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of the park, continuously nourished by the spring water.

Otaru and Niseko

Parks & Gardens

Fukidashi Park (Fukidashi Koen)

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A renowned water source where the natural blessings from Mount Yotei spring forth.

There is also the Nagahama Castle History Museum in the park.

Shiga

Parks & Gardens

Ho-Park / Ho-Koen

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It is a multi-purpose park built on the ruins of Nagahama Castle, and is famous as a place to enjoy cherry blossom with about 600 Someiyoshino Cherryblossom trees blooming in the park.

Tottori

Tourist Attractions

Tottori Castle Ruins

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Castle ruins overlooking Tottori city, also known for its beautiful cherry blossoms.

The stunning view of tulips and cherry blossoms together.

Shizuoka

Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Hamamatsu Flower Park

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Year-round seasonal flowers as far as the eye can see at this botanical garden on the shores of Lake Hamana.

With around 800 cherry trees in full bloom, it attracts a large number of spectators.

Ueno, Nippori

Spring festivals & Events

Ueno Sakura Festival

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When it comes to cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Japan, this is the place to be. The cherry blossom festival in Ueno Park is a historic and large-scale event.