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The guardian deity of Hanamachi (the geisha quarter). It provides protection against evil, avoid disease, and prosperity of business.

An old town with the “machiya” longhouses from the end of the Edo Era

An attractive stylish spot surrounded by the clear Genkai Sea and Hakata Bay

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

The precious toki, or crested ibis, that had once disappeared from the skies of Japan, have returned

The sight of recreated mine workers from 400 years ago

A novel experience! The history of Sado is told through robots in the costumes of old

The world of the “Pure Land” as the scenery of mysterious stone mountains rises up from the bay

The National Treasure of Matsumoto Castle. Its beautiful appearance has been maintained for 400 years thanks to the citizens of Matsumoto City.

The 200 large maple trees of 400 years all draped in scarlet are magnificent

As soon as you hear it, your heart will throb, as soon as you beat it, your heart will sing! The attraction of taiko drumming linked to the heart!

A castle town which is popularly known as the Little Kyoto of Hida

Enjoy the view of the four seasons in the Hozu River valley from the “Torokko” train)

A popular if secluded hot spring which boasts that if you enter it for 3 days then you will not catch a cold for 3 years

Head for the brewery for high-grade sake. Sample famous first-class sake from Sado

The two large rocks that burst from the sea form an ever-changing secluded beach depending on the season and weather