Best Architectures In Japan

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Designated by a worldwide architect, Tadao Ando, it's located at Awaji Yume Butai. The 100 flower beds, makes the most of the mountain slope, is like a beautiful maze. You can see them with the ocean view.◎Entrance fee: free The flowers change in each season.

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You can enjoy many kinds of arts and the museum building itself.

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Interpretive Building is very beautiful and clean. The architecture itself is beautiful and exhibits like art museum. In the Greenhouse Of Insect, many butterflies fly, and make you feel like to visit the kingdom of butterfly. I could enjoy even the rainy day.◎Entrance fee: adult 410 yen, student 200 yen, under junior high school student fee.

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Osaka's major tourist spot, Tsutenkaku. There're many funny factors in this tower, but night Tsutenkaku is also nice! I admired illuminated Billiken, and then look outside, I could have a clear view of Abeno Harukas.◎It has easy access by train, and also toll parking area nearby. You can find nice Kushikatsu restaurants around Tsutenkaku, and Spa World Onsen in a walkable area. It's good for you to spend a whole day to enjoy Tsutenkaku and its around.

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Shirohige Shrine stands by the Lake Biwa and is proud of the oldest history in Oumi region. To be surprised, its torii gate stands on the lake! We can see the illuminated torii at night, and the lightened by the rising sun in the early morning.

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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.

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Okayama's popular tourist destination 'Bikan Chiku (Historical Quarter)'. It was flourished as a merchant town and now it leaves buildings with beautiful white walls and willow trees along the river, which are the taste of Edo Period. You can enjoy boating and rickshaw like traveling to the old times of Japan. And also the delicious food around here.◎Access: about 10min from Kurashiki Station. There're lot of parking lots around the area. The boating is so popular that you should buy tickets as soon as you arrive.

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Kintai-kyo Bridge, one of the three greatest bridges in Japan, has the wonderful five arches! You can see the elaborately combined woods very close on the reverse, which makes you moved by its beautiful figure and high skills. And you can see the Iwakuni Castle on the far mountain top, and feel the history and atmosphere of a castle town.◎Entrance fee: Kintai-kyo Round Ticket 300yen, Kintai-kyo, Ropeway, Iwaguni Castle 940yen

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At Iya in Tokushima, Kazura Bridge is one of the three most curious bridges in Japan. The bridge is made from hardy kiwi. You can enjoy the thrills of creaking and swinging of the bridge and nice view of the valley at the same time.◎Toll: Adult￥550 Child￥350 Open: From sunrise to sunset, throughout the year

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Okuiya Double Kazura Bridges have Obashi (Male Bridge) and Mebashi (Female Bridge). Male Bridge is longer and higher than Female Bridge. When you look down, you can see the mountain river through the floorboard, it's so thrilling. Can you go through this fear!?◎It's a different place from Iya's Kazura Bridge. You can cross many times by one entrance fee. Let's try to cross Female Bridge before you challenge Male Bridge.

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The Imabari castle is illuminated in warm-color and looks like floating. Of course, it's also good in daytime.

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The bridge is said that it is one of the three greatest bridges in japan (The others are Nihon-bashi bridge and Kintai-kyo bridge) and national important cultural property.

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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.

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Yachiyoza is a very valuable building that still has the style in Edo period and is recognized as a National Important Cultural Property. As we come inside, the scenery is very awesome. It's used even now every week, a famous Kabuki actor Ebizō Ichikawa often plays here. If it has not performances on that day, visitors can see inside, and also the dressing room and stage.

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It was designed by a archest Toyo Ito who has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize, that is to say the Nobel Prize of architecture.

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A museum about snow. The highlight is the icy corridor that reminds us of a Disney movie 'Frozen'. Snow crystal museum and concert hall where you can have a wedding ceremony, you could enjoy the romantic atmosphere.

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Very spacious park, you can enjoy arts and taking exercise.

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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.

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Senso-ji Temple becomes so quiet and wrapped in a nice atmosphere at night, that the excitement of the daytime at Nakamise is not true. I found a very beautiful five-storied pagoda over the huge straw sandals at Hozomon Arch.◎A huge straw sandal is 4.5 meters tall, 1.5 meters in width, and 500 kg in weight. Since the first dedication in 1941, it's the eighth one. It expresses the power of Nio, the god in Hozomon Arch, and people say that the devil who sees the huge sandals fears and goes away...

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This underground space like the world of game 'DRAGON QUEST' is a stone pit site and about 20,000 square meters. So, you might come across some DRAGON QUEST monsters!

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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.

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The night illumination of Meikou Toriton (three bridges connecting Nagoya Port) is beautiful. Near from here, there're Nabana-no Sato, Nagashima Super Land, and Yokkaichi Complex is located in short distance.

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I went to Yokkaichi Inaba Port Line that has become famous as a photo shooting spot since it opened in April 1st in 2018. When I looked up, there's a dragon's belly flying in the sky.

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The Bandaibashi bridge has 6 sequence arches. It is a national important cultural property and a symbol of Niigata. So, I like this retro scenery.

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Okaya once had the biggest produce of raw silk in the world. You can learn the history of growing silkworm that had supported Japanese modernization, from the exhibitions of historical records and precious machines in existence. And at Miyasaka Silk Factory, you can see how to spin silk actually, then, the delicacy of raw silk and the high-level skills will make you moved. ◎By car, 5 min from Okaya IC of Nagano Speedway, or 10 min from JR Okaya Station. Entrance fee: 500 yen, 13-15years old 300 yen, 6-12 years old 150 yen.

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This castle has a long history since Japanese Heian Era, and now it's a people's oasis with rich nature. You can see the seasonal scenery such as cherry blossom in spring and colored leaves in autumn. Here's also good for castle-loving people for there're some castle features such as stone walls that has a history of Sengoku battles with Takeda Army.◎1 min walk from JR Komore Station. Parking area is available. Entrance fee: adult 300 yen, child 100 yen. The Cherry Blossom Festival is opened till 4/30.

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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

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Gokayama has some 'Gassho Zukuri' (steep roofed) houses even now. Among them, a house of Iwase family, you can get the stories of the village's history, the house structure, and look inside the house. Enjoy the glimpse of life of people living at 'Gassho Zukuri' house.

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There's a lingering scent of old times here and there in this representative structure of 'ocha-ya', and you can feel like a time traveling to Edo period. Such an elaborately, gorgeously and dignifiedly made house in Higashi Chaya Machi had been once set as high valuation as Kyoto Gion. Feel the fascinating atmosphere.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In front of the bedroom there is an Atami hot spring bath overlooking the sea. The rooms are vertically oriented for a beautiful view. It is a luxurious inn where you can view the beautiful moon while enjoying delicious dishes filled with the commitment of Hiramatsu, which started as a restaurant. When you wake up in the morning, you can see the hot springs and the sea in front of you! It will be a special holiday to spend with your loved ones.

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All rooms have an ocean view, and the hotel has an open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water. There is a cafe in the hotel, and the scenery is nice, so you can spend an elegant time staying at the hotel all day. The service of the staff and the food provided are all high quality. A special hotel that makes you want to stay again and again

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Only 14 rooms on a vast site! Room with open-air jacuzzi bath! You can enjoy the feeling of a resort in Tokushima. I was able to spend an elegant and luxurious time.

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2 hours by car from Naha Airport. We can enjoy marine sport at a private beach and mangrove kayak at Yambaru Forest. It's better for you to book the restaurant in the hotel earlier.

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Villa NAGOMI standing on a hill has a great location for Kouri Bridge and Beach! The wonderful view in front of your eyes. They offer the room like a rental villa, so you can stay like living without any interruptions.

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"Escapade Island Resort" on Mettle Island in New Caledonia. You can stay in a water cottage of your dreams at a reasonable price. The sea is so clear that sea turtles and rays sometimes come swimming right up to your room.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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An open-air bath on the 1st floor of Renaissance Resort Naruto, is very open structure connected to the outside by the big windows. Taking a bath with the scenery of Naruto Strait Bridge is special.

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The bath contains a high proportion of radon and it's one of the world's best amount. I felt Wabi and Sabi a sense of beauty of Japan. So, it was ultimate relax time. And I recommend to reserve the open-air bath 'Shinzen no Yu' with the capacity of 20.

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The deep sea water at a depth of over 200m is now noticed because of the quality and containing the rich minerals. You can take the hot spring of the water with such a hidden power.

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Hoshinoya is known for its overwhelming extraordinary performances. Hoshinoya Fuji is a place where you can experience glamping in a slightly different way from a hotel. Spending time in a cabin with a luxurious view of Mt. Fuji and the lake is very luxurious! The food in the forest is delicious and there are plenty of seasonal activities. Hoshino brand! So I am very satisfied with the time I spend only in the facility.

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Renovation of the place used by the forest school. You can stay in the park! You can stay in a hanging tent! It's an extraordinary place, but somehow nostalgic. Have a wonderful time.

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It is a dome-shaped tent at a campsite in Kawaguchiko. Fashionable no matter where you cut it. It was nice to be able to experience the outdoors casually.

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Grand opening today on the 2nd floor of Osaka Namba Parks. I visited the preview of the Venchi Namba Parks store. Namba Parks store pre-sale flavor, banana split. The sticky texture and rich banana flavor and chocolate chips are exquisitely delicious. There is also the Kansai's first eat-in space, so you can spend a relaxing time.

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The bear who is tanning at the beach is cute. Sprinkle with Toro Toro's homemade roasted green tea sauce to make a futon. Kuma-chan is chocolate ice cream, and the homemade cookie crumble crab with the image of a sandy beach is meringue.

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The toast that uses plenty of seasonal fruits is a hot topic. Originally run by a fresh fruit store, the fruits are very sweet and juicy! This season is full of extravagant melons♪ It's a shop that looks gorgeous and makes you want to visit again.

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Luxurious shortcake made with 1/4 cut melon. Its name is "Manma Melon". The melon is sweet and the fresh cream is light, so it's not heavy and has a good balance. I was able to eat it all by myself! It is very popular, so we recommend that you reserve it.

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A gorgeous hosekibako filled with a glass filled with a total of half a green melon and a half red melon. Here is a luxurious 100% melon juice sauce that condenses the most delicious part of the melon. Two types of sauce, red and green, will come out at random, so please look forward to which one will come out. I can't stand melon lovers.

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Afternoon tea featuring peaches from Hyatt Regency Yokohama. A refreshing glass dessert that combines carbonated champagne gelée and juicy peaches, Super Champagne Petche has a strong alcoholic taste and a mature taste. Chantipeche wrapped in sweet meringue is my favorite. ⁡

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I had mango afternoon tea at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi. Afternoon tea with plenty of rich and juicy mango is full of mango scent. The seasonal tea mocktails are also perfect for this season, with a refreshing taste that is perfect for the hot season.

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Double peach field newly released from Itoken. Two luxuriously fresh peaches. There is peach jelly inside the peach. Itoken's seasonal parfait makes me want to eat it every year.

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Piu's crispy mille-feuille is delicious. Peach season has arrived again this year. Juicy peach contains peach jelly. The whipped cream and nuts sandwiched in the pie also do a good job.

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Cafe de Agenda, a hidden cafe in Motomachi, Kobe. The peach jewel, which uses a whole peach, and the peach tart, which has cute chocolate art, both look and taste great. Special menus change depending on the season, so be sure to check the store's Instagram and other sites.

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This is a very popular shop for sweets, toasts, and sodas made with seasonal fruits. The fruits are different depending on the season, so you can enjoy it whenever you go. The fruit itself is seasonal, so you can enjoy the taste.

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A hydrangea glass dessert that can only be met during the rainy season at L'Atelier A Ma Fason. If you can meet this parfait, you can forgive the melancholy feeling of the rainy season. The snail sitting on the top is also very cute, and the scene comes to mind. It is a particularly delicate and artistic parfait among the menu unique to the season.

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A long-established retro coffee shop in Shijo, Kyoto. Soiree's popular menu "Jelly Punch" is fantastic with the shop's blue lighting. The window seats on the second floor are especially recommended.

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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!

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The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

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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.

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KAKIWAI, located on a hill beyond the alley, has very wonderful open scenery! The cheese cake made from locally grown lemon is pulpy and delicious with its refreshing sweetness. Not only sweets, they prepare oyster dishes and alcoholic drinks.

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FUKUNAGA901 is proud of its parfait with full of seasonal fruit. Specially, Ichigo Yama Parfait (Strawberry Mountain Parfait) with its lovely appearance is one of the best-seller one!!

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Double peach field newly released from Itoken. Two luxuriously fresh peaches. There is peach jelly inside the peach. Itoken's seasonal parfait makes me want to eat it every year.

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A hydrangea glass dessert that can only be met during the rainy season at L'Atelier A Ma Fason. If you can meet this parfait, you can forgive the melancholy feeling of the rainy season. The snail sitting on the top is also very cute, and the scene comes to mind. It is a particularly delicate and artistic parfait among the menu unique to the season.

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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.

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Luxury resort hotel on Koh Samui. Four Seasons Samui. A resort hotel with a large private pool and villa rooms that you will want to visit again and again.

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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

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Umami Kyuryo Park has seasonal flowers all around a year, and now, 150 thousand sunflowers are becoming at their best to see in five areas. Under the midsummer sky, we can enjoy refreshing scenery of sunflowers and nature around them at each area.

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As many as 380 thousand sunflowers in a large site. There's a place to look down and take pictures of the flower fields, so you can enjoy sunflowers from various angles.◎You need car to access here, but it's not impossible to take bus. Or, you can use taxi from the nearest station.

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Otherworldly beautiful scenery spread there. It's a warm-water pool, so we can enjoy it even in winter or a little cold season. There're also sauna bath, spa, and onsen, so we stay there all day long. From Shinjuku, it takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, which is good access.

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We can see the beautiful view changes with time, both the time of sunset and daytime blue sky. What's more, there's a lounge where we can enjoy free-drinks for 24 hours a day beside the pool.

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At "All Seasons Coffee" at Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station, which is a short walk from Shinjuku Station, you can enjoy a relaxing cafe time with cream soda and pudding in addition to various coffees. The time to enjoy bitter adult caramel, hard but smooth pudding and coffee is a healing time that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku. Saturdays and Sundays are so popular that they line up.

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I had mango afternoon tea at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi. Afternoon tea with plenty of rich and juicy mango is full of mango scent. The seasonal tea mocktails are also perfect for this season, with a refreshing taste that is perfect for the hot season.

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Strawberry jewels excites us as soon as we see them. It's a dream-like afternoon tea we can enjoy rare foodstuffs such as ruby chocolate and white strawberry.