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The facility by the shores of Lake Shikotsu.

Chitose and Tomakomai

Museums

Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center

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A must-visit facility to learn about Lake Shikotsu before exploring, situated within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

A beautiful view of Hakodate Bay spreads out at the end of the cobblestone street.
Photo courtesy of TRAVEL Hakodate, Hakodate City's official tourism information website.

Hakodate and Matsumae

Tourist Attractions

Hachimanzaka Slope

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Along with the night view of Mt. Hakodate, this is one of the best view spots in Hakodate.

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[Hakodate Night View Guide] Take in a Spectacular Night View from Mt. Hakodate & the Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

Mt. Hakodate in Hakodate, Hokkaido is famous for its stunning night views, so beautiful they’re often called the “Million-Dollar Night View.” It’s a world-class panorama, even counted among the World’s Top Three Night Views, and draws visitors from Japan and abroad. This article covers what makes the night view from Mt. Hakodate so special, the best ways to enjoy it, how to get there, and other top night view spots around Hakodate. If you want to make the most of Hakodate’s night scenery, use this guide as your go-to reference.

A building of the former British Consulate designed by the British government is used the way it was.

Hakodate and Matsumae

Museums

Former British Consulate of Hakodate

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Learn by looking and touching about a history of Hakodate with an exotic atmosphere developed with the time between the arrival of Perry and opening port.

The area, once isolated in the sea, is now connected to the mainland.
*Photo provider: Pixta

Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu

Parks & Gardens

Daiba Park

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Daiba Park is a park floating in Tokyo Bay, offering stunning views of Odaiba.

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Shimane

Experiences Facilities

Shimane Winery

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A winery where you can see, enjoy, taste, and delight all your senses.

Unseen from the outside, the cave's breathtaking blue awaits within.

Otaru and Niseko

Nature Spots

Blue Cave (Otaru, Hokkaido)

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A natural wonder rivaling the beauty of Italy's famous caves! Witness a cavern glowing in mystical blue.

A beach with over 2km of white sandy shoreline and excellent views.

Aomori

Nature Spots

Osuka Beach

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A beautiful beach with a long stretch of white sand that sings with a "squeaking" sound.

A historic shrine established in the Heian period.

Ueno, Nippori

Shrines & Temples

Susano Shrine

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A historic shrine renowned for its vigorous "Futtenbo Mikoshi Swing."

Overlooking the horizon of the Pacific Ocean (Photo commissioned by the Tourism Department, 2017)

Aomori

Observatories

Ashigezaki Observation Deck

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A breathtaking viewpoint perched on a sheer cliff.

Built on the site of the home and studio of picture book author Chihiro Iwasaki

Nakano, Koenji, Ogikubo, Nerima

Museums

Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

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A perfect space for a child's first museum visit, where little ones can freely enjoy and explore with their families.

The large monument of mythological deities at the entrance is truly impressive.

Miyazaki

Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Michi-no-Eki Takachiho

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All-in-one roadside stop in central Takachiho, the fabled town of Japanese mythology.

An active volcano located within Shikotsu-Toya National Park

Chitose and Tomakomai

Nature Spots

Mount Tarumae

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An active volcano known for its distinctive lava dome shaped like a pudding.

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Depending on the time, you may be able to witness tuna being expertly filleted.

Nagoya

Shopping Streets

Marunaka Food Center

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A market where you can purchase fresh ingredients handpicked by professionals.

A spiritual power spot believed to be the setting of the Amanoiwato myth.

Miyazaki

Shrines & Temples

Amanoiwato Shrine

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Japanese legend is born here at this renowned power spot in Miyazaki.

The Oceania exhibition introduces island and maritime lifestyles shaped by the sea.

Osaka

Museums

National Museum of Ethnology

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One of the world’s largest ethnology museums, housing an extensive collection of approximately 345,000 items from cultures around the globe.

Osaka

Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

Bampaku-kinen-koen Station

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A major station on the Osaka Monorail offering convenient access to Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.

A beautifully designed greenish-gray suspension bridge that blends harmoniously with the surrounding environment

Yamaguchi,Fukuoka

Tourist Attractions

Kanmon Bridge

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A 1,068-meter-long suspension bridge spanning the Kanmon Straits, connecting Honshu and Kyushu.

A key maritime route connecting the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea.

Yamaguchi

Tourist Attractions

Kanmon Straits

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A strait formed about 6,000 years ago, separating Honshu and Kyushu.

Akita

Museums

Akita Inu Kaikan (Akita Dog Hall)

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Be soothed by adorable Akita dogs at this hall dedicated to the breed!

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The shrine enshrines Konohanasakuyahime-no-Mikoto, the goddess of Mou

Shizuoka

Shrines & Temples

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine

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The central site of Mount Fuji worship, with the World Heritage site Mount Fuji as its object of worship.

Things to Do

Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center

Hachimanzaka Slope

[Hachimanzaka Slope Travel Guide] Enjoy Hakodate’s Stunning Views and International Vibe

[Hakodate Night View Guide] Take in a Spectacular Night View from Mt. Hakodate & the Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

Former British Consulate of Hakodate

Daiba Park

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Shimane Winery

Blue Cave (Otaru, Hokkaido)

Osuka Beach

Susano Shrine

Ashigezaki Observation Deck

Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

Michi-no-Eki Takachiho

Mount Tarumae

[Lake Shikotsu Travel Guide] Discover Mystical, Grand Natural Scenery

Marunaka Food Center

Amanoiwato Shrine

National Museum of Ethnology

Bampaku-kinen-koen Station

Kanmon Bridge

Kanmon Straits

Akita Inu Kaikan (Akita Dog Hall)

25 Things to Do in Akita

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine