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![Three-layered Hirosaki Castle Tower. From the main castle, you can view Mt. Iwaki ©Hirosaki City]()
Aomori
Tourist Attractions
Hirosaki Castle
4.04 5The only original castle tower in the Tohoku Region preserved to this day.
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Soak Up Stunning Views Shaped by History and Nature: A Travel Guide to Hirosaki Park
Home to Hirosaki Castle and famous as a top cherry blossom spot, Hirosaki Park is one of Aomori Prefecture’s must-visit attractions. Here, historic buildings blend beautifully with nature through every season, creating scenery you can only find in Japan. Spring, when the cherry blossoms are at their best, is the most spectacular time to visit-but you can also enjoy breathtaking views in fall and winter. In this article, we’ll cover the classic highlights of Hirosaki Park, plus some lesser-known sights and hidden charms.
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Spring Tohoku Trip for Cherry Blossoms: 18 Popular Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is known for its stunning natural scenery throughout the seasons. It’s also home to many famous cherry blossom spots, with each prefecture and location offering a different look and feel. Here, we’ve handpicked three of the most popular sakura spots in each prefecture, for a total of 18. If you’re traveling in Tohoku in spring, why not plan a trip built around cherry blossom viewing?
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In Awe of Sheer Nature: Top 18 Autumn Foliage Spots in Tohoku
Tohoku is a destination replete with unbeatable nature and remarkable spots to catch vibrant leaves in autumn. Across the region you’ll find an array of foliage spots so vast it may be hard to pick, with anything from mountains blanketed in autumn colors, beautifully tinted valleys and mountain roads perfect for a drive amidst the autumn scenery, to lakeshores adorned in seasonal hues and more.
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Tokushima,Hyogo
Tourist Attractions
Onaruto Bridge
4.03 3The Bridge that connects Awaji Island and the Mainland, where you can watch whirlpools in the Naruto Channel.
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Complete Guide to Visiting Naruto: a Full Line-up of Must-See Spots!
Naruto is known for its world-class, oversized whirlpool currents, unforgettable tourism, and delicious eats. But with so much to do there are still plenty of visitors who aren’t sure what to see on their trip. If that’s you, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a full overview of Naruto’s best spots to help you build a travel plan that’s custom fit to you.
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Gaze down from a bridge over world-class, epic whirlpools.
Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Walk tour you’ll enjoy a rare chance to take the bridge’s backstage access route for an exclusive view over the Naruto Whirlpools from above.
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A complete guide to Awaji Island! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs
Awaji Island, a wonderful resort area where you can enjoy beautiful flowers, an endless ocean and fresh produce grown in the abundant nature. It is a popular tourist spot among visitors from both Japan and overseas with its easy access from the Kansai region. There are so many places to introduce on this island full of entertainment. Let's get started!
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Kagawa,Okayama
Tourist Attractions
Great Seto Bridge
4.03 3The longest bridge in the world with both the road and railway.
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Plenty to Enjoy Even on a Short Trip! 9 Classic Kagawa Attractions
Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, so even with a short stay you can fully enjoy must-see sights like historic shrines and castles, plus beautiful natural scenery. The remote islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, such as Shodoshima and Naoshima, are also part of Kagawa’s appeal. If you’re sightseeing in this charm-packed prefecture, here are the attractions, places to stay, and local food you won’t want to miss.
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Enchanted by the islands of Setouchi! Shiwaku & Kasaoka Islands Model Course
Here’s a sample itinerary for a smooth trip across the Setouchi islands. It starts with two days and one night on Awashima Island, former base for the Shiwaku Navy, then a brief stop on Honjima Island before making your away across the Great Seto Bridge towards the mainland to visit Kitagi Island, one of the “Kasaoka Islands”. From there you’ll make your final stop in Manabe Island.
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