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Nishi Park (Sendai)

The oldest urban park in Sendai, opened in 1875. It originated from the site once known as Sakuragaoka Park. The hilly area, once lined with samurai residences, was developed into a park, where large trees such as zelkova and ginkgo are scattered throughout, creating a rich natural setting in every season.

• Sendai
• Parks & Gardens

Byodoin

An imperial authority in the Heian Period, Fujiwara Michinaga used this place as a vacation home. His son Yorimichi inherited, converted and opened it as a temple in 1052. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994. The remodeling in 2014 brought it back closer to its original state. The main Amida Buddha statue in Amida Hall is worth a look. You will be amazed by the symmetrical beauty of the building.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art

The museum is based on a villa built by Shotaro Kaga, an Osaka businessman who participated in the founding of Nikka Whiskey with Masataka Taketsuru. It is located at the foot of Mt. Tennozan, which separates Kyoto and Osaka and was the scene of the decisive "Battle of Yamazaki".

• Kyoto
• Museums

Yunoshimakan

This historic hot springs inn was built in 1931, when the Gero Onsen area was still called “Yunoshima”. It sits halfway up Mt. Nakane, the mountain nicknamed “Gero Fuji” to envoke an extra since of luxe, relaxing nature. The inn was built many years ago but keeps a wooden, updated aesthetic of fused Japanese and Western design for a modern classic look and feel.

• Gifu
• Inns

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, located in Shinjuku, is Tokyo’s centralized administration complex, comprised of three buildings: the First Main Office Building, the Second Main Office Building, and the Metropolitan Assembly Building. The First Main Office Building is home to a 45th floor Observation Deck, which is accessible by dedicated elevator on the 1st floor. In just 55 seconds the dedicated elevator will whisk you into the skies, to a height of 202 meters above ground and the sprawling view of Tokyo below.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Observatories

Shibuya Center Street

A few steps from the Hachiko exit of JR Shibuya Station, known for “Hachiko”, the iconic bronze Akita dog statue, and a quick walk across the Scramble intersection will bring you to the shopping area known as "Shibuya Center Shopping District".

• Shibuya
• Shopping Streets

Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)

Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.

• Kawasaki
• Shrines & Temples

Matsue Horikawa Sightseeing Boat

This tour boat with a roof floats on the 3.7km-long moat around the national treasure, Matsue Castle. The boatman gives a guide with humorous stories, while you relax and watch scenery.

• Shimane
• Ships

Sapporo Snow Festival

Ranked as one of the world's top three snow festivals, the Sapporo Snow Festival is a coveted winter extravaganza held every February in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The even kicked off in 1950 when local middle and high school students created snow sculptures in Odori Park. The event has since grown into a massive festival that draws some two million visitors from around the world each year.

• Sapporo
• Winter festivals & Events