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Inasayama Kanko Hotel

Located on a hillside overlooking Nagasaki Port, this hotel is beloved for its stunning views of the city - a nightscape recognized as one of the “New Three Best Night Views in the World.” By day, guests can enjoy the open, breezy scenery unique to a port town; by night, the windows fill with glittering lights that resemble scattered jewels, captivating all who visit.

• Nagasaki
• Hotels

Karatsu Kunchi

Held over three days from November 2 to 4, Karatsu Kunchi is the grand autumn festival of Karatsu Shrine in Saga Prefecture. With roots tracing back to the Edo period, this centuries-old celebration is officially recognized as both a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset under the title “Hikiyama Events of Karatsu Kunchi.”

• Saga
• Autumn festivals & Events

Minoo Falls

The name "Minoo Ohtaki" (Minoo Falls) comes from the resemblance of the cascading waterfall to the farming tool "Mi". The waterfall has been selected as “One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan”, and the beautiful scenery can be enjoyed throughout the year. In 1986, Minoo Park, where Minoo Falls is located, was selected as “One of the 100 best Forests for Forest Relaxation Therapy”.

• Hokusetsu
• Nature Spots

Shirakawa-go Light-up Event

Located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed gassho-zukuri village of Shirakawa-go, this event, held on specific days in January and February, draws large crowds annually. The sight of the iconic, thatched triangular roofs of the gassho-style houses blanketed in snow, illuminated against the night, evokes a fairy-tale-like look and feel.

• Gifu
• Winter festivals & Events

Shirakawa-go (Historic Village)

Shirakawa-go, a beautiful area where traditional Japanese scenery still exists, is home to the largest number of still-standing traditional “gassho-zukuri” Japanese homes. As of 2016, there are around 100 buildings still standing, both large and small. It is the largest remaining historic settlement in Japan, and it is preserved as a Group of Traditional Buildings in the register of Cultural Properties of Japan.

• Gifu
• Famous Places