Kamui Kotan
"Kamui Kotan" means "village of the gods" in the Ainu language. It's a sacred land filled with the severity and mystique of nature, located in the Ishikari River gorge.
Kamui Kotan in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, is one of the stations on the JR Hakodate Main Line. I really like this place.
Botchan Karakuri Clock
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the construction of Dogo Onsen Honkan (main building), this mechanical clock was built in 1994 at the Hojoen Garden, located in front of the Dogo Onsen tram station. From 8 am to 10 pm, every hour (and every 30 minutes on weekends, holidays, during the months of March, April, August, and November, during Golden Week, and over New Year's), the clock performs to its music, giving a vibrant welcome to those visiting Dogo Onsen.
The Botchan Karakuri Clock has now become one of the area's iconic landmarks!
Hakkodasan (Hakkoda Mountains)
Hakkodasan, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, is the collective name of the multiple mountains in southern Aomori City. The main one is Mt. Otake, 1,585m above sea level, with Takada-Odake, Idodake, Akakuradake, and ten mountains all consist of North Hakkoda.
Hakkoda Mountains are perfect if you want to spend a relaxing time away from the crowds.
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.
They play this special 'planetary scale' background music on the observatory floor. It really puts you at ease.
Shirone Kite Museum
Shirone Giant Kite Battle is annually held at Shirone ward in Shirone city in early June. This is a festival of a battle of Giant kites, two giant kites fly from the opposite banks of the Nakanokuchi river, entangle each rope and drop into the river, when one kite cuts a rope of the opponent’s, victory is decided.
Now the festival features giant kites flown from both sides of the river. It's really unique!
Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Falls)
Fukuroda Falls, a prominent tourist spot in Ibaraki, are located in Taki River which stems from Kuji River running through Okukuji District. The great waterfall is 120m-tall and 73m-wide, one of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls along with Kegon Falls in Tochigi and Nachi Falls in Wakayama. It was also selected into 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
The waterfall looks different in every season and the powerful flow is truly impressive. If you're traveling in Northern Kanto, this is a must-see spot!
Shirakami Sanchi
This vast mountainous area covers nearly 13 hectares over northwestern Akita and southwestern Aomori, which has rarely been affected by humans since ancient times. The world’s largest primitive beech forest hosts various native wildlife. The valuable ecosystem was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993.
Shirakami Sanchi has the world's largest beech forest. It's one of the most untouched places out there!
Hikawa International Trout Fishing Spot
Located just about a 6-minute walk from the JR Okutama Station, this fishing spot boasts easy access for all. Although many parts of the downstream Nippara River are characterized by rugged valleys, this fishing area offers a flat and expansive riverbed, making it safe and enjoyable for people of all ages, from young children to the elderly.
There's a big park and lots of green space here. If you want to escape the crowds and camp out in real nature, this is the place to go!
[Closed Down]GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA
The Gundam is a mobile suit that appears in the popular animation "Mobile Suit Gundam," which is loved around the world. Visitors can enjoy an up-close display of a life-size "moving Gundam" measuring 18 meters in height at the "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA" that has just opened at the Yamashita Wharf.
這主題設計了一個綜合娛樂園區哦，其中最大的看點就是1:1大小、會動的鋼彈模型啦！很酷哦
Japan’s Tallest Stone Staircase (Kumamoto)
Above the beautiful mountain village of Misatomachi sits a temple atop a mountain that towers 957 meters in the sky. Leading up to it is Japan’s tallest stone staircase, 3,333 stone steps that lead up the main promenade to the Shaka-in Temple at its summit.
This is Japan's number one! There are 3,333 stone steps you can climb. I came here just to conquer the longest staircase in Japan—highly recommended!