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Cape Kamui

Located within the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, this cape stretches out from the northwestern part of the Shakotan Peninsula into the Sea of Japan. It's approximately 770 meters from the parking lot to the tip of the cape, with a scenic 20-minute walk along a trail that has some ups and downs. The natural beauty of the surrounding area and the clear, azure waters known as "Shakotan Blue" make the journey truly breathtaking. At the tip of the cape, you can find the Kamui Rock and the Cape Kamui Lighthouse, offering a 300-degree rounded horizon view.

• Otaru and Niseko
• Nature Spots

Sanzu River Gorge

Located in Aomori Prefecture, the Kawarage Jigoku (Riverbank Hell) is considered one of Japan's three major sacred sites alongside Osorezan in Aomori and Tateyama in Toyama. Since ancient times, it has been visited by many ascetic monks and worshippers. At its entrance lies the scenic spot, the "Sanzu River Gorge".

• Akita
• Nature Spots

Maimaizu Well

Fuchu City’s Kyodo-no-Mori Museum is set on a vast 140,000-square-meter plot and showcases the history, nature, and unique characteristics of Fuchu. Located within this site is the "Maimaizu Well," a reconstructed massive well.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Museums

KAMUI SKI LINKS

The "Kamui Ski Links" is a ski resort where all levels of skiers, from beginners to experts, can enjoy skiing. There are a total of 25 courses, ranging from well-maintained courses to unpaved courses, with the "Gold" course, which boasts a maximum width of 150 meters, being the main course here. In summer, the resort is open as Hokkaido's only grass ski resort, so you can enjoy skiing all year round.

• Asahikawa and Sounkyo
• Outdoors

Taketomi Island

Taketomi Island, which is included in Taketomi Town belonging to the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, is a small island with a circumference of only 9.2 km. Three villages on the island (Nishi Village, Higashi Village, and Nakasuji Village) are registered as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

• Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
• Famous Places

Taketomi Tourist Center

Enjoy the iconic water buffalo cart tours on Taketomi Island. As you leisurely navigate through the village, you can listen to stories of island life and be soothed by the gentle sway and sounds of the sanshin music.

• Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
• Experiences Facilities

Imado Shrine

This ancient shrine of authentic lineage is known for bringing blessings in matchmaking because the deities worshipped here are 'Izanagi-no-Mikoto' and 'Izanami-no-Mikoto', considered the first couple in Japan. Since 2008, the shrine has regularly held 'matchmaking meetings', thus becoming more widely known as a shrine where you can pray for a good match. It attracts crowds not only on weekends but also on weekdays from those hoping for a successful relationship.

• Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
• Shrines & Temples

SUN MALL ICHIBANCHO shopping street

It was built as a south entrance to Tohoku’s first arcaded shopping street in 1954. The images of Lord Date Masamune, his helmet, his subordinate, Hasekura Tsunenaga, etc. decorate the street, which reflects the past grandeur of the “Movie Theater Town.”

• Sendai
• Shopping Streets

Asahikawa Science Museum Scipal

This science museum has a permanent display room, planetarium, laboratory, and an observation deck. There is a lot of hands-on equipment fun for adults and children alike. In the neighborhood, Miyamae Park and the banks along Chubetsu River offer nice places for a walk.

• Asahikawa and Sounkyo
• Museums

JR Tower Observatory T38

JR Tower is a multiplex venue located in Sapporo adjacent to JR Sapporo Station. The top floor, on the 38th is the “JR Tower Observatory T38”. This observatory up 160m in height lets visitors see Ishikari Bay New Port to the North, Mt. Teine to the West, Sapporo City, and Sapporo Dome to the South.

• Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino
• Observatories