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![The Osumi-yagura Tower stands on a hill at the northeastern end of the park and commands a panoramic view of the city]()
Akita
Parks & Gardens
Senshu Park
3.63 2Joushi Koen Park conveys Akita's history and culture.
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Spring Tohoku Trip for Cherry Blossoms: 18 Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is known for its stunning natural scenery throughout the seasons. It’s also home to many famous cherry blossom spots, with each prefecture and location offering a different look and feel. Here, we’ve handpicked three of the most popular sakura spots in each prefecture, for a total of 18. If you’re traveling in Tohoku in spring, why not plan a trip built around cherry blossom viewing?
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25 Things to Do in Akita
Akita is a place where you can find many landscapes full of traditional Japanese charm. If you're visiting Akita, be sure to explore its tourist spots that reflect traditional Japanese culture and customs, as well as some of Japan's most renowned hidden hot springs. This article introduces the best attractions, shopping spots, and events in Akita to help you fully experience its charm.
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Kamakura
Shrines & Temples
Meigetsu-in
3.63 2A Temple in Kita-Kamakura Known as the Temple of Hydrangeas.
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Experience the Unique Charm of Japan! 10 Must-Visit Kamakura Sightseeing Spots
Kamakura is also famous as a real-life setting associated with the globally popular manga Slam Dunk. Blessed with both ocean and mountains and home to many shrines and temples, Kamakura offers seasonal scenery where nature blends beautifully with sacred sites. Like Nara and Kyoto, it once served as a center of Japanese government-why not plan a trip here to fully experience the atmosphere of Japan?
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Enjoy the hydrangeas at Kanagawa Prefecture’s Meigetsu-in Temple!
Japan’s rainy season may be coming up, but there’s still plenty to look forward to! While June is generally wet and muggy, it’s also when varying colours of hydrangea begin to bloom beautifully all over Kanto. If you’re looking to see the flowers in all their glory, we suggest heading to the history-rich city of Kamakura, which was once the capital of Japan.
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