Gangoji Temple・Japan’s first temple, Asuka Temple, was relocated・One of the components of the World Heritage Site・There are three national treasures—the Main Hall, the Zen Room and the miniature five-storied pagoda
Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium・The aquarium using the closed school building spread popular through reviews and Social media.・Local sea creatures and stuffed sea creatures are on display.・Fish swim in the pool and vaulting horse!
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival・Golden Week will be the best time to see the Hirosaki cherry blossoms・Japan’s oldest Somei-Yoshino cherry tree and blossoms that look stunning at night・Have fun searching for the “Cherry Blossom Heart”
Ouchi-Juku A post town lined with thatched roofs remnant・About 40 thatched-roof houses line the street・The look of this quaint village changes with the seasons・The Ouchi-juku Snow Festival held in winter is a great spectacle
Fishing with cormorants in Nagara River・A national important intangible fork-cultural properties.・You can see awesome fishing by skillful cormorants and fishers from a spectator boat.・Cormorant fishing is held almost everyday from May 11th to October 15th.
The Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces・ Enjoy one of Japan’s most spectacular views—the Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces ・ Become a rice paddy owner and experience rice farming・ In winter, the contrast between the snow and the illuminations is a sight to behold
Shirakami-Sanchi the Anmon Valley course.・Shirakami-Sanchi is the northernmost mountainous area of the main island of Japan.・Feel healing at a waterfall with a 42m hight.・Introducting trekking courses where you can easily walk.
Aoshima island the cat’s paradiseInteract with cats in Aoshima, a cat islandMore than 200 cats live on this small island!
Miharu Takizakura Cherry Tree・Miharu Takizakura is one of the Three Great Cherry Trees of Japan・Early morning is the best time to visit ・The magic of the evening light up is different to the daytime
Chureito Pagoda in Yamanashi・Cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji and a five-story pagoda・Aim to visit between 7:00 and 9:00 am・There could be up to an hours wait during busy times…
Mt. Sekizen, Iwagi Island A panoramic view of cherry blossoms・A beautiful contrast between the cherry blossoms and the blue of the Seto Inland Sea・The blossoms viewed from the observatory are said to be the feathered robe of a heavenly maiden・3,000 cherry blossom trees bloom all over the island
Mount Yoshino in Nara・The cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino paint the entire mountain pale pink・These blossoms bloom for 1 month, starting from the foot of the mountain to the top ・ The magical evening light-up is also a must-see
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