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1

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Name

Chichibugahama Beach

Address

Teno Nio-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 20 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 55 min from Takamatsu Airport. or 60 min from Takamatsu Station.

Parking

Free parking area is available

2

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Name

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

Address

605−4 Onuma-aza Mawatari, Hitachinaka-shi, IbarakiGoogle Map

Tel

029-265-9001

Hours

9:30-17:00

Fee

Adult 450 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

Bus: 29min from JR Katsuta Station, or 10min from Ajigaura Station. Get off at 'Kaihin Koen Nishiguchi'. Car: get off the speedway at Hitachi Kaihin Koen IC.

Parking

Parking area is available

3

The Metasequoia Avenue is beautiful every season. Specially in summer, you can see the wonderful scenery of shining greens and the zebra road weaved by lights and shadows.

Name

Metasequoia Avenue

Address

Sawa Makino-cho, Takashima-shi, ShigaGoogle Map

How to get there

6 min by bus from JR Makino Station to Makino Pic Land, then it's located just near. By car, 65 min from Otsu city, 90 min from Kyoto city. Free parking area in Makino Pic Land is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

4

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Name

Nanzen-ji Temple

Address

Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min walk from Keage Station. 25 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Nanzenji Eikando, then 10 min walk.

5

Shirakawa Village is a heavy snowfall area, but it snowed not so much for us to visit here this winter. And we can enjoy the snowy landscape as much as we want! It will snow more during February, so you're still in time to see this scenery.

Name

Shirakawago

Address

Ogi-machi Shirakawa-mura, Ono-gun, GifuGoogle Map

Tel

05769-6-1311

How to get there

10 min by car from Shirakawago IC. By bus, 50 min from Takayama Station.

Parking

Parking area is available

6

You can see various beautiful figures of Itsukushima Shrine by the tidal current because its precinct partly belongs to the sea. Big Torii floating on the sea at high tide is wonderful, but what is more, at low tide, you can walk to it and see the beautiful reflection in the pool.◎The most beautiful reflection can be seen when the Torii is soaked a little bit in the water. You need to look for a pool with no waves.

Name

Itsukushima Shrine

Address

1-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, HiroshimaGoogle Map

Tel

0829-44-2020

Hours

6:30-18:00

How to get there

Go to Miyajima-guchi Station of JR or Hiroden (streetcar), then walk to ferry terminal. There're two ferry terminals of Matsudai Kisen or JR, both of them go to Miyajima for 10 or 15 min. To Itsukushima Shrine, 10 min walk from Miyajima Port.

7

Have you ever seen such magnificent and breathtaking begonia flowers? From the other side of a big pond, a great scenery spreads in front of you. I felt the scenery seen with the naked eye was more beautiful than photos.

Name

Nabana no Sato

Address

270 Komaeurushibata Nagashima-cho, Kuwana-shi, MieGoogle Map

Tel

0594-41-0787

Hours

9:00-22:00

How to get there

By car, 10 min from Nagashima IC. By bus, 10 min from Kuwana Station.

Parking

Free parking area is available

8

Kiyomizu Temple, an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Kyoto. During the special honor of visiting held three times in a year, the blue light goes through the sky in Kyoto. This light, they says, expresses the mercy of Kwannon.

Name

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Address

1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-551-1234

Hours

6:00-18:30

Fee

Adult 400 yen、Child 200 yen

How to get there

By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

9

It was very cold from the morning on this day, and Marie's fan cap was a big success. Spring is still cold in the morning and evening due to the large temperature difference, but the park is the time when the flowers are in full bloom, so it's colorful and fun to see.

Name

Tokyo Disneyland

Address

1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-shi, ChibaGoogle Map

Tel

0570-00-8632

Hours

8:00-22:00

How to get there

5 min walk from JR Maihama Station. Bus services are available from some major stations or hotels in neighboring prefectures.

10

Shouju-in Temple is famous for the lovely heart-shaped window called Inome-mado. Not only the window, I was fascinated with the beautiful paintings on the ceiling that are different one by one. In summer, you can also enjoy tea in the beautiful sounds of wind bell.

Name

Shoju-in Temple

Address

149 Kawakami Okuyamada Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

0774-88-3601 

Hours

8:30-16:30

How to get there

By bus, 30 min from JR Uji Station or Kintetsu Shintanabe Station to Ichumae, and change bus to Okuyamada for 15 min, then walk 10 min. By car, 60 min from Kyoto city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Parking area is available

11

You can go to Toji Temple from the Kyoto station on foot. The fivefold pagoda is highest in Japan and a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Moreover, you can see a Shidare Zakura, a weeping cherry tree in spring. Illuminated cherry blossoms at night are very fantastic.

Name

Toji Temple

Address

1 Kujyo-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-691-3325

Hours

5:00-17:00

How to get there

15 min walk from Kyoto Station, or 10 min walk from Toji Station. By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Toji-mae.

Parking

Parking area is available

12

Shikisai no Oka in Biei, Hokkaido is a very popular place for its dynamic and colorful hills. About 50 kinds of flowers are replanted from spring to autumn, and you can enjoy various flowers and scenery over a long period from May to October. Summer is especially recommended as it becomes colorful during the summer.

Name

Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai no Oka

Address

Daisan Sinsei Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, HokkaidoGoogle Map

How to get there

25 min walk from JR Bibauchi Station. 12 min by car or taxi from JR Biei Station, 150 min from Sapporp city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

13

The spring special visiting is opened till 6/15 in 2018. The relaxing room extends here. The table room, which has been a hot topic in SNS, you can see various reflections from different directions. And, it's so gorgeous and beautiful.

Name

Ruriko-in Temple

Address

55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-781-4001

Fee

Adult 2000 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

5 min walk from Yase Hieizan-guchi Station, 5 min walk from Yase Station. By bus, 50 min from Kyoto Station to Yase Station, then 7 min walk.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

14

Yanagidani Kannon, famous for hydrangeas. A lot of hydrangeas in the precincts are in full bloom. The colorful flower wash basins placed in various places and the umbrella sky with hydrangea pattern that started this year are also beautiful. Potted hydrangeas were lined up on the steps of the torii next to the main hall, and it was a wonderful photo spot.

Name

Yokokuji-Temple

Address

2Jododanidonodani, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

075-956-0017

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

10 min by car, from Nishiyamatennozan Station

Parking

Parking area is available

15

Just Opened In 2019! 1 million Nomophila flowers at Maishima, Osaka Prefecture! You're encouraged to see the great blue view at seaside by any means. In the site, there're food court and to take a rest and seats to see the landscape leisurely.

Name

Osaka Maishima Seaside Park

Address

2-1 Ryokuchi, Hokukou, Konohana-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaGoogle Map

Hours

9:00-17:00

Fee

Adult 900 yen、Child 500 yen

How to get there

15 min by bus from Sakurajima Station to Hotel Lodge Maishima.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

16

Asakusa is excellent with Kimono, Japanese traditional dress. Kimono looks beautiful at Senso-ji Temple and Edo-machi around it. In the season of New Year Days, Nakamise-dori is decorated with New Year ornaments, and we can enjoy happier atmosphere than usual.

Name

Senso-ji Temple

Address

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, TokyoGoogle Map

Tel

03-3842-0181

Hours

6:00-17:00

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

5 min walk from Asakusa Station. By car or taxi, 30 min from Shinagawa Station, 20 min from Tokyo Station or 50 min from Hanada Airport.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

17

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Name

Shimonada Station

Address

3-8 Ookubo Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, EhimeGoogle Map

Tel

089-994-5852

How to get there

25 min by car from Iyo IC. 50 min by train from JR Matsuyama Station.

Parking

Parking area is available

18

The Museum of Sculpture in Hakone is a museum that is created in beautiful nature and is a walking tour in nature. There are many things to see such as the beautiful lawn and the symphony that brings happiness because the stand glass is a beautiful observatory! It will be a pretty photo spot wherever you take a photo.

Name

The Hakone Open Air Museum

Address

1121 Ninotaira Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, KanagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0460-82-1161

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

2 min walk from Chokoku-no Mori Station. By bus, 18 min from Hakone Yumoto Station to Ninotaira Iriguchi, then walk 5 min. By car, 60 min from Atsugi IC, or 30 min from Gotemba IC.

Parking

Parking area is available

19

I wanted to see Mt.Fuji clearer than this! Many tourists from overseas came here, and Japanese were only us this day. I want to come here again on a sunny day!

Name

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Address

3353-1 Arakura, Fujiyoshida-shi, YamanashiGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min walk from Shimoyoshida Station of Fuji Kyuko Train. By car, 55 min from Kofu city, 120 min from Shizuoka city, or 90 min from Yokohama city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

20

A scenic spot of autumn leaves and deer. I went there for the first time, but there are more deer than I imagined. I was surprised to walk normally on the general road. I thought he was greeting me by shaking his head up and down, but it seems that it means give me deer rice crackers. I was healed by the wonderful scenery and the cute deer.

Name

Nara Park

Address

469 Zoshi-cho, Nara-shi, NaraGoogle Map

Tel

0742-27-8036

How to get there

On foot: 5 min from Kintetsu Nara Station, 20 min from JR Nara Station. By bus: 2 min from Kintetsu Nara Station, or 9 min from JR Nara Station to Nara Park. By car: 45 min from Osaka, 60 min from Kyoto.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

21

When going through under Sembon Torii, you can feel like to come into the mysterious another world. Here's a great spot you can feel the exotic Japanese atmosphere.

Name

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Address

68 Fukakusayabunouchi-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-641-7331

Hours

8:30-16:30

How to get there

Just near JR Inari Station, or 5 min walk from Keihan Fushimi Inari Station. By bus, 15 min from Kyoto to Inaritaisha, then 7 min walk. By car, 20 min from Kyoto Minami IC.

Parking

Free parking area is available

22

We can see the cherry blossom in full bloom and Osaka Castle at the same time in this season. The cherry blossom was late this year, so we could see the castle's blue illumination for the World Autism Awareness Day together. The cherry blossom are going to be at their best, why don't you come?

Name

Osaka Castle

Address

1-1 Osakajo Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaGoogle Map

Tel

06-6941-3044

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

Osaka Castle Park Station is the nearest. By car or taxi, 20 min from Shin Osaka Station, 15 min from Osaka Station, 25 min from Itami Airport, or 50 min from Kansai International Airport.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

23

As for plum blossom in Kyoto, Jyonangu Shrine is famous. The weeping plum blossoms all over the garden and fallen camellia flowers are beautiful, and make us feel spring has come. I feel spring when I visit here.

Name

Jyonangu Shrine

Address

7 Nakajimatobarikyu-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-623-0846

Hours

9:00-16:30

How to get there

20 min by bus from Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit). 15 min walk from Takeda Station. 10 min by car or taxi from Kyoto Station, and free parking area is available.

Parking

Parking area is available

24

Nabegataki Fall is a rare waterfall we can walk its reverse. Though it's not so big, we can see it very close and that much volume of water is powerful! It has become famous since it was used for the location of TV commercial.

Name

Nabegataki Fall

Address

Oguni-machi, Aso-gun, KumamotoGoogle Map

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

By bus, 60 min from Aso Station to Yu Station, then take taxi for 15 min. By car, 45 min from Kokonoe IC, parking area is available.

Parking

Parking area is available

25

Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

Name

Taketomi Island

Address

Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, OkinawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By express ferry, 10 min from Ishigaki Port Rito Terminal in Ishigaki Island.

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Locations Used For Movies & TV Series

Mount Srd

3 Reviews

Dubrovnik, Croatia, known to have become a model for Ghibli Witch's Takkyubin. The view from Mt. Srđ, which is close to the city, makes you feel like you are in a good mood! There were many cats in the city, and it was an irresistible city for cat lovers.

Yick Cheong Building

3 Reviews

A super-dense residential area commonly known as "Monster Mansion" in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, which was used as the location for the Hollywood movie "Transformers Lost Age". A different space where you can't say anything once you step in!

Jiufen Old Street

5 Reviews

It's more atmospheric and beautiful at night than during the day, but at night there were a lot of people taking pictures incessantly, so it might be best to take pictures before sunset. Jiufen Old Street is something I definitely wanted to visit when I went to Taiwan. It was more like the world of Ghibli than I expected.

Tourist Spots On Rainy Day

Nabana no Sato

18 Reviews

Have you ever seen such magnificent and breathtaking begonia flowers? From the other side of a big pond, a great scenery spreads in front of you. I felt the scenery seen with the naked eye was more beautiful than photos.

Otsuka Museum of Art

9 Reviews

A biggest scale art museum that reproduces world's masterpieces by ceramic boards. Michelangelo's famous ceiling painting in Vatican, 'Cappella Sistina' is reproduced at full scale. I was so impressed that I had goose bumps in such an artistic room!◎It's known as a museum of the most expensive entrance fee (3240yen, advance ticket 3100yen), but you could be satisfied with their exquisite reproductions and large number of paintings. I think here is an only place where you can experience the world's arts at the same time.

Awaji Yumebutai

8 Reviews

Together with foliage plants and orchids, the water's edge and other displays are totally produced. Every corner of the large glasshouse surrounded by vivid color flowers and greens is so photogenic! Let's wear a colorful dress and take beautiful pictures here!◎This botanical garden is a highlight of a complex 'Awaji Yume Butai'. They hold various kinds of exhibitions, so you can enjoy anytime. Entrance fee: adult 600yen

World Heritage Sites

Shirakawago

21 Reviews

Shirakawa Village is a heavy snowfall area, but it snowed not so much for us to visit here this winter. And we can enjoy the snowy landscape as much as we want! It will snow more during February, so you're still in time to see this scenery.

Nikko Toshogu Shrine

7 Reviews

The most famous thing in Nikko Toshogu Shrine is this Yōmei-mon Arch. It's resistered as a world heritage. This Yomeimon gate has an Edo period architectural style, crafts, sculptures, paintings, and all of the cultures of this age.  

Gokayama Village Of Gassho Houses

9 Reviews

Goyakama is an area of a world heritage with Shirakawago. Suganuma area and Ainokura area of Gokayama are smaller than Shirakawago, but there are full of the atmosphere of secret countryside with the mountains standing very close! You can see the peaceful country scene of gassho zukuri architectures (historical thatched steep roof).◎Suganuma and Ainokura both have parking lot. There're bus from JR Johana Sta. and Takaoka Sta. but you need to confirm the bus timetable. The illumination date changes every year, so check out the web beforehand.

Spots To See Animals

Nara Park

12 Reviews

A scenic spot of autumn leaves and deer. I went there for the first time, but there are more deer than I imagined. I was surprised to walk normally on the general road. I thought he was greeting me by shaking his head up and down, but it seems that it means give me deer rice crackers. I was healed by the wonderful scenery and the cute deer.

Mt. Wakakusa

6 Reviews

Top of Mt. Wakakusa commands the whole view of Nara Park and its city. From the late October, the leaves begin to turn their colors for autumn, and you can enjoy scenery becoming more and more beautiful. I took this picture in early November last year.

Shikoku Aquarium

4 Reviews

The aquarium is a place where everyone from children to adults can relax and enjoy, with a large aquarium that looks great on social media and dolphin shows with the ocean in the background. One of the highlights of the Shikoku Aquarium is the light production inside the facility. The fantastic light production is like an extraordinary space. The ``Kannazuki View'' looking up at the aquarium is recommended.

Mosques

Tokyo Camii

8 Reviews

Tokyo Camii is said to be the largest mosque (Islamic chapel) in Japan. There're colors and gorgeous designs of foreign architecture that we rarely see in Japan. It's beautiful and sacred, and you can experience the exotic atmosphere.◎5 min walk from Yoyogiuehara Station. Anyone can look inside for free. Scarf are prepared for free, so be careful of bare fashion.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

5 Reviews

The most famous place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is very large and is lined with glittering chandeliers and Persian carpets. This is my recommended spot in Dubai, which was also the location for the movie Sex and the city2.

Hassan II Mosque

2 Reviews

The mosque in Casablanca, Morocco is not only large, but there are many photo spots in the building. The view is very good because it is adjacent to the sea!

Transportation Spots

Senri-gawa River Bank

5 Reviews

Near Itami Airport, at the bank of Senri River, you can enjoy the powerful planes landing and taking off at close range. I even get scared when the landing plane passes just above my head.◎Access: 20 min walk from Sone Station of Hankyu Line

FLIGHT OF DREAMS

3 Reviews

The projection mapping of Team Lab famous as sensory arts, at last collaborated with air planes. The world view expressed on a grand scale, is unusual and fantastic world which we never see in other places.

Haneda Airport Second Terminal Observation Deck

1 Reviews

Haneda Airport is located at an open fields, and for that reason, it's a best place to view the rising sun. I recommend the 2nd Terminal Observation Deck. But, you can see this view in only winter whose time of sunrise becomes later.◎Access: Tokyo Monorail, JR Keikyu Line and bus. You need to arrive at Haneda Airport till 6:30. And also confirm the time of sunrise becomes after 6:30.

Beautiful Townscape

Shirakawago

21 Reviews

Shirakawa Village is a heavy snowfall area, but it snowed not so much for us to visit here this winter. And we can enjoy the snowy landscape as much as we want! It will snow more during February, so you're still in time to see this scenery.

Taketomi Island

16 Reviews

Taketomi Island's time passes slowly. Traditional red tiles, cute Shisa, coral fences and white sand street… All of them makes us happy! You can also find many photogenic places with flowers all the year around.◎Izumiya with lovely arch of Bougainvillea is an inn! Access to Taketomi: 10~15 min by ferry from Ishigaki Port. 1150yen for a round-trip.

Burano Cityscape

8 Reviews

Burano Island where the crush does not stop from the moment you land. Every house is colorful and unique. It's fun to find your favorite spot. About 40 minutes by boat from Venice.

Shrines And Temples

Itsukushima Shrine

16 Reviews

You can see various beautiful figures of Itsukushima Shrine by the tidal current because its precinct partly belongs to the sea. Big Torii floating on the sea at high tide is wonderful, but what is more, at low tide, you can walk to it and see the beautiful reflection in the pool.◎The most beautiful reflection can be seen when the Torii is soaked a little bit in the water. You need to look for a pool with no waves.

Yokokuji-Temple

16 Reviews

Yanagidani Kannon, famous for hydrangeas. A lot of hydrangeas in the precincts are in full bloom. The colorful flower wash basins placed in various places and the umbrella sky with hydrangea pattern that started this year are also beautiful. Potted hydrangeas were lined up on the steps of the torii next to the main hall, and it was a wonderful photo spot.

Shoju-in Temple

18 Reviews

Shouju-in Temple is famous for the lovely heart-shaped window called Inome-mado. Not only the window, I was fascinated with the beautiful paintings on the ceiling that are different one by one. In summer, you can also enjoy tea in the beautiful sounds of wind bell.

Spots Famous For Art

The Hakone Open Air Museum

12 Reviews

The Museum of Sculpture in Hakone is a museum that is created in beautiful nature and is a walking tour in nature. There are many things to see such as the beautiful lawn and the symphony that brings happiness because the stand glass is a beautiful observatory! It will be a pretty photo spot wherever you take a photo.

Kakaako Wall Art

11 Reviews

Art with colorful designs on walls that are many times taller than I am. If you take a step off the big road, you will find a unique world view of art.

Mori Building Digital Art Museum: EPSON team Lab Borderless

11 Reviews

On June 21st in 2018, Digital Art Museum opened at Odaiba, Tokyo. There's various art occupying every room, and it's completely another world. It must become a popular tourist spot in Tokyo.

Stunning Views

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

30 Reviews

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Shimonada Station

12 Reviews

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Spots With Great Nature

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo, Kagawa. It's called as Japanese Uyuni Salt Lake. We aimed for 30-minutes magic hour when the low tide and the sunset happen at the same time. It's really amazing scenery! I think I want to come again soon!

Nabegataki Fall

11 Reviews

Nabegataki Fall is a rare waterfall we can walk its reverse. Though it's not so big, we can see it very close and that much volume of water is powerful! It has become famous since it was used for the location of TV commercial.

Blue Pond

13 Reviews

You can enjoy seeing various scenes of Blue Pond throughout the year. The autumn colors of larch trees, and winter illumination before freezing in December, I like.

Places OF Japanese No.1

Hokuryu Himawari-no Sato (Sunflower Field)

6 Reviews

A huge hill of 23ha is covered with yellow. The scenery of 1.5 million sunflowers has become topic in Japan. Sunflower Festival is held until 8/20. Please come to the No.1 sunflower field in Japan!◎Entrance fee is free (Sunflower Maze is 300yen). Parking lot is ava

Blue Pond

13 Reviews

You can enjoy seeing various scenes of Blue Pond throughout the year. The autumn colors of larch trees, and winter illumination before freezing in December, I like.

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

6 Reviews

The biggest torii arch stands at Oyunohara where Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine was once located. The great torii in the nature is very impressive and cannot be ignored. What's more, the starry sky is also very beautiful, and I was moved by the Milky Way that was able to see with the naked eyes.

Places Of World's No.1

Hungarian Parliament

2 Reviews

The Parliament Building in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Towering along the Donau River, this magnificent building is a symbol of Hungary. The inside tour is only a tour, and it is very difficult to get a ticket on the day, so advance reservation is required!

Tokyo Skytree

9 Reviews

Daytime version

Muroto Geopark

10 Reviews

A geopark has won the world recognition. You could feel the power of the earth from the rocks and the impressive power from the Pacific Ocean.

Instagrammable Spots

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

30 Reviews

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Kakaako Wall Art

11 Reviews

Art with colorful designs on walls that are many times taller than I am. If you take a step off the big road, you will find a unique world view of art.

Activities

Yubu Island

3 Reviews

Yuhu Island locates 400m away from Iriomote Island, and the whole island is a botanical gardens of subtropical plants. The way to cross to this island is a vehicle pulled by water buffalo! It's really healing to cross the sea on the swaying water buffalo vehicle with a sound of shamisen.

Angel Road

4 Reviews

The sand beach appearing by the tidal range is called Angel Road, and it's said that lovers who cross this road by holding hands can become happy. I recommend to visit here at romantic dusk.◎2 times in a day, you can cross the road during 2 hours before and after low tide. You need to check the time of low tide beforehand.

Takachiho Gorge

6 Reviews

Manai Fall is located in Takachiho Gorge of Miyazaki Prefecture. We can feel its strong presence at a very close range on the boat. You must see the impressive collaboration of fresh greens and waterfall!

Architectures

Itsukushima Shrine

16 Reviews

You can see various beautiful figures of Itsukushima Shrine by the tidal current because its precinct partly belongs to the sea. Big Torii floating on the sea at high tide is wonderful, but what is more, at low tide, you can walk to it and see the beautiful reflection in the pool.◎The most beautiful reflection can be seen when the Torii is soaked a little bit in the water. You need to look for a pool with no waves.

Tokyo International Forum

5 Reviews

In the daytime, the sunlight comes in beautifully from the glass. And in the night, we can take very cool photos like these. The scenery born from the iron frameworks and glass is worth seeing once.

Sagrada Familia

7 Reviews

Sagrada Familia has been in operation for over 100 years. It was announced that it will be completed in 2026, so I would like to go there again after the completion! We recommend taking a photo from the park opposite the Sagrada Familia.

Castles

Hikone Castle

7 Reviews

Hikone Castle has a relation with Ii family. It's hard to be invaded and easy to use, so we can find wisdom everywhere in the castle. The historical interior is also the highlight. What is more, the castle seen from Genkyu-en Garden in the same site is so gorgeous that I can say it has both beauty and strength.◎Access: 10min by car from 'Hikone IC' of Meishin Highway. Or, 10min walk from JR Hikone Station. Available time: 8:30-17:00

Osaka Castle

11 Reviews

A Japanese garden located in the same site of Osaka Castle is known to only a few people. The castle seen from the Japanese garden is more beautiful, and what's more, you can see the reflected castle in the pond. It's a must-visit place when you come to Osaka Castle.

Himeji Castle

9 Reviews

The world heritage 'Himeji Castle' regains it's original beautiful white figure after a long time repairing. Japan boasts the unprecedented beautiful castle.

Restaurants

Conrad Osaka 40 SkyBar & Lounge

34 Reviews

Conrad Osaka's autumn afternoon tea is a "monochrome / leopard afternoon tea" with a spiral stand that has been transformed into a more stylish afternoon tea that is perfect for a calm atmosphere using sesame, bamboo charcoal, and coffee. Of course, there are many autumn ingredients such as chestnuts, pumpkins, and figs.

Walden Woods Kyoto

14 Reviews

A cafe named 'Walden Woods' with impressive lantern lights. The original style which has unified white interiors and no tables has become the center of attention just after it opened. Their homemade coffee and Chai Tea made one by one after ordered are very tasty!◎Open: 9:00-19:00 Irregular Holidays See the details in Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waldenwoodskyoto/?hl=ja)

Twenty Eight

35 Reviews

Afternoon tea made with strawberries, using strawberries for all sweets and savory. The theme this time is Bee My Honey! Different types of honey are used in the sweets. Above all, I was surprised to find the honey in the chocolate brownie and honey jars as they were!

Hotels

Fusaki Resort Village

8 Reviews

Fusaki beach is a famous spot to see the sunset. The sunset scenery from the beach and 'Fusaki angel pier' will become your unforgettable memory.

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

8 Reviews

The headboard with the 60m2 grand room "Weeping Sakura" embroidered on it was just cute, and the bath was made like a spa. From the window, you can see the beautiful view of Tokyo and Mt. Fuji on a sunny day! The delicate hospitality of the staff is wonderful, and it is a hotel that is absolutely repeatable.

Haimurubushi

7 Reviews

The Room is very spacious and Equipped Enough, you can relax like in your room. The ocean can be seen from the room, why don’t you enjoy the nature.

Onsen Hot Springs

Kusatsu Onsen

6 Reviews

Kusatsu Onsen district is one of the best hot spring resort in Kanto region. Yu-batake, a source of hot spring, makes the steam clouds rising all day and becomes a best scenic place. At night, the steam clouds and illuminated town produce a fantastic night view.

Dogo Onsen Main Hall

4 Reviews

Dogo Onsen Main Building is a symbol of the Japan's oldest hot spring town. Some nearby hotels lend summer kimono 'yukata', and many tourists enjoy taking pictures of the historical building with yukata.◎Please enjoy onsen, too. At a second-floor lounge with comfortable breeze skimming along, you can have tea and sweets served only here.

Bussyozan Onsen Tenpyouyu (Hot Spring)

5 Reviews

Busshozan Onsen is chic and modern hot spring. Its onsen is good of course, and I like its restaurant's shaved ice very much. Even the last spoon makes me happy for its deliciousness.◎They offer shaved ice from May to November.

Amusement Park

Tokyo Disneyland

44 Reviews

It was very cold from the morning on this day, and Marie's fan cap was a big success. Spring is still cold in the morning and evening due to the large temperature difference, but the park is the time when the flowers are in full bloom, so it's colorful and fun to see.

Tokyo Disney Sea

18 Reviews

At DisneySea, the theme of which is a cruise, you can experience the scenery as if you were traveling around the world while boarding a boat. After playing to the fullest at popular attractions, take a break while watching the scenery slowly. Such a way of spending is also recommended. Pre-purchased tickets need to be confirmed as the number of visitors is currently limited.

UNIVERSAL STUDIO JAPAN

11 Reviews

March 18, 2022 Super Nintendo World finally opens. Reproduce the world view of the Nintendo Super Mario series. Go through a huge clay pipe to Peach Castle. When you leave the castle, you enter a world where the characters in the game move around. Photogenic spots are everywhere. Area for adults to enjoy.

Spots With Beautiful Flowers

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

30 Reviews

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Osaka Maishima Seaside Park

18 Reviews

Just Opened In 2019! 1 million Nomophila flowers at Maishima, Osaka Prefecture! You're encouraged to see the great blue view at seaside by any means. In the site, there're food court and to take a rest and seats to see the landscape leisurely.

Metasequoia Avenue

18 Reviews

The Metasequoia Avenue is beautiful every season. Specially in summer, you can see the wonderful scenery of shining greens and the zebra road weaved by lights and shadows.

Islands To Travel

Taketomi Island

16 Reviews

There were many flowers around houses of red tiles in Taketomi Island. The flowers looks more beautiful in this clear sky. I could see many flowers in other places such as roadsides, so here's a great place for people like flowers.

Hamajima, Phantom Island

8 Reviews

30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, if you can see the pure white Shirahama shining in the place where the color of the sea changes, it is a phantom island. This island, which can only be reached by boat, has a beautiful view of the sea and blue sky. It is also a snorkeling spot.

Kabira Bay

15 Reviews

The opposite side of famous Kabira Bay. It's a beach known to only people in the know. It has the most transparent sea water in Ishigaki Island, and also many spots that make us want to take photos. This is where I always visit if the weather is fine.

Spiritual Spots

Kifune Shrine

9 Reviews

This famous spiritual power spot has beautiful contrast of shining green maple leaves and red ornaments! The murmur of a stream along the road to the inner shrine sounds even cool. It's better for you to go bus stop at Kifunegushi Station with enough time, because the bus gets crowded.

Ise Jingu Shrine [Kotai Jingu]

10 Reviews

Your wish may come true, if you set the photo for a standby screen of your phone. Red-white carp is for a lucky with love, and gold one for money.

Daisekirinzan

5 Reviews

A spiritual power spot in Okinawa where the Ryukyu myths are still alive. Located such a place, and you can visit some sanctuaries by just walking along the path with a guide. Rising rock mountain, an observatory above the sea…although you are unbelieving, must feel something strong!◎No holidays Open: 9:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar 16:00) Barrier-free course for wheelchairs Entrance Fee: adult ¥820 check out HP for child and discounts

Library

Kanazawa Umimirai Library

3 Reviews

It has won some prizes such as '25 most beautiful libraries in the world'. Inside the library with windows like dots on the white wall, the 2nd and 3rd floor are very open for the stairwells. There're three different sizes for the windows and the sun light comes from them beautifully to wrap the room gently.◎To take pictures of the inside, you need to fill in the application and meet some conditions. You can use for free because it's a city library. Open: weekdays 10:00-19:00, holidays 10:00-17:00. Regular holiday: Wednesdays

Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library

2 Reviews

It was built 100 years ago and well-known as a retro building. It's a library on active service, and anyone can look around the central hall. The sublime open staircase with stained glass on its ceiling, and I'm going to be taken in the classical world.

Takeo City Library

2 Reviews

This library can change our image of Takeo, a calm onsen town. We can enjoy also TUTAYA and Starbucks at the first floor.

Museums

British Museum

2 Reviews

The British Museum in London, England. The vast grounds of this famous museum are home to many works of art from around the world that can't be seen in a full day, and are also a popular photo spot. Advance reservations are required, but admission is free!

JAPAN OLYMPIC MUSEUM

2 Reviews

You can enter paid facilities on the second floor for 500 yen. I enjoyed the Olympic games and the theater where I can look back on the history. I'm looking forward to the actual Olympics this year!

Ayasofya

1 Reviews

A huge central dome 55 meters above the ground that marveled even the Ottoman king Sultan. From the many beautiful chandeliers, you can feel the dignity of a palace. A mosque that has changed from Christianity to Islam. The patterns and pictures drawn finely up to the ceiling are wonderful.

Spring Destinations

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

30 Reviews

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

8 Reviews

Shinto priests have cherry blossoms at their coronets, and shrine maidens have in their hands, they walk along the approach gracefully. The elegant music and dances also you should see. At Konpira-san in Kagawa Pref. (Sanuki), you can enjoy the graceful spring of Japan.

Summer Destinations

Lake Biwa Firework Festival

5 Reviews

They have held it every August for more than 30 years in Otsu, Shiga Pref. Skyrockets is of course powerful, and the directions that makes the most of its location above the lake is worth seeing.

Shoju-in Temple

18 Reviews

Shouju-in Temple is famous for heart-shaped Inome Window. What's more, Wind Bell Festival (Furin Matsuri) in only summer is lovely wherever you take pictures. The wind bells ring all at once with the winds blow, and they make us forget the summer heat. ◎Reservation is required since 2018. Except for cars, it's difficult to access here, so you need to prepare well beforehand.

Hokuryu Himawari-no Sato (Sunflower Field)

6 Reviews

Sunflowers, and more sunflowers as fa as I can see. Various kinds of sunflowers will make us cheerful. And they prepare some places to eat food, so we can enjoy the site leisurely. No admission fees, the best season is from the late July to the early August.

Autumn Destinations

Nanzen-ji Temple

17 Reviews

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

13 Reviews

Kiyomizu Temple, an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Kyoto. During the special honor of visiting held three times in a year, the blue light goes through the sky in Kyoto. This light, they says, expresses the mercy of Kwannon.

Metasequoia Avenue

18 Reviews

A row of metasequoia trees with a superb view that represents Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. Autumn leaves are especially popular and many people and cars come, but the 2.4km tree-lined road dyed in orange is a photogenic view that you want to see at least once.

Winter Destinations

Shirakawago

21 Reviews

Shirakawa Village is a heavy snowfall area, but it snowed not so much for us to visit here this winter. And we can enjoy the snowy landscape as much as we want! It will snow more during February, so you're still in time to see this scenery.

Kobe Luminarie

9 Reviews

It's really an art of lights.

Events And Festivals (Omatsuri)

Saga International Balloon Fiesta

10 Reviews

Around 100 colorful hot air balloons starting to expand at the dry riverbed in the morning glow. Then, they rise to the autumn sky above the Saga Plain. Its scenery is very impressive!

Shoju-in Temple

18 Reviews

Shoju-in Temple has a wind-bell (Furin) festival every summer. There're many wind-bells in the precinct and they make refreshing sounds all around. You can also enjoy finding the different patterns of 47 prefectures in Japan, and painting on wind-bells!◎Wind-bell Festival 7/1~9/18 in 2017

Nagaoka Firework Festival

8 Reviews

Nagaoka Firework is one of the three biggest fireworks in Japan. The power is overwhelming at all. The fireworks spreading as far as the eyes can see.

Search by Area

Europe

Eiffel Tower

18 Reviews

The Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris. The Eiffel Tower can be seen from various places in Paris, but the view from the Seine river is my favorite because I can take pictures like Paris.

Sagrada Familia

7 Reviews

Sagrada Familia has been in operation for over 100 years. It was announced that it will be completed in 2026, so I would like to go there again after the completion! We recommend taking a photo from the park opposite the Sagrada Familia.

Burano Cityscape

8 Reviews

Burano Island where the crush does not stop from the moment you land. Every house is colorful and unique. It's fun to find your favorite spot. About 40 minutes by boat from Venice.

Oceania

Blue Mountains National Park

1 Reviews

About 110 km west of Sydney. This region is home to 91 types of eucalyptus, 13% of the world. The name comes from the fact that the oil emitted from eucalyptus reflects off the sunlight and looks blue and hazy. In 2000, it was registered as a World Heritage Site as the "Greater Blue Mountains Area". Why don't you go to see this superb view on a day trip from Sydney?

Fremantle Prison

1 Reviews

Fremantle Prison was created for prisoners brought from England as a labor force when they settled in Australia. What was used until 1991 was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. A tour around the prison and a part of it is also a hotel, so you can experience prisoners! ︎ It's interesting because I can't really experience staying in a prison! ︎

Flinders Street Station

1 Reviews

Since its completion in 1854, it has been widely loved both domestically and internationally as a symbol of Melbourne. The dignified historical appearance makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time. One of the attractions of Melbourne is that the historic buildings blend into your life.

North & Central America

Kakaako Wall Art

11 Reviews

Art with colorful designs on walls that are many times taller than I am. If you take a step off the big road, you will find a unique world view of art.

Disney California Adventure

6 Reviews

Disneyland in California has two parks, one of which is for Adventure! There are still many brilliant spots, so I would like to introduce them next time!

Antelope Canyon

5 Reviews

A mysterious color created by sunlight shining into a rock cave created by rainwater. The contrast between the rock walls created by nature and the sunlight is a spectacular view that you should see once in a lifetime. If you want to see the first beam in the photo, it's best to go around noon.

Middle East

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

5 Reviews

The most famous place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is very large and is lined with glittering chandeliers and Persian carpets. This is my recommended spot in Dubai, which was also the location for the movie Sex and the city2.

Dubai Desert

2 Reviews

You can reach the desert of Dubai in about an hour drive from the city centre. When I arrived in the desert, I headed to the place where camels were while enjoying a powerful dune drive with a 4WD car. Every camel was quiet and very cute.

Topkapi Palace

2 Reviews

It has never been repaired since the palace was built in the 15th century, and it is a tile with beautiful colors and patterns. Harem is also included at an extra charge. It's very large and it's hard to go around by ourselves. So I recommend you to have a guide.

Asia

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

HITACHI SEASIDE PARK

30 Reviews

Now, people from not only Japan but also all over the world visit here without a break. Miharashi Hills have proudly blooming nemophilas with so wonderful blue view at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. I want you all to visit here at least once, because it's the best one among tourist attractions.◎Access: Cars must be involved in a traffic jam. You can use a shuttle bus from JR Katsuta Station, or use Hitachinaka Kaihin Railways.

Metasequoia Avenue

18 Reviews

The Metasequoia Avenue is beautiful every season. Specially in summer, you can see the wonderful scenery of shining greens and the zebra road weaved by lights and shadows.

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