TOK YO
1Tokyo Station

The Tokyo Station brick station building was
restored to its original appearance in Octoberof 2012, taking pains to preserve the original
historical building as much possible. During
the Meiji Era a number of brick buildings were constructed modelled
after Lombard Street in London. As the entryway to Tokyo, Tokyo
Station is becoming an area of refined and sophisticated facilities andestablishments including restaurants, shops, and more.
⦿ URL: http://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html▶ Approximately 11 minutes on the Keikyu Airport Line from Haneda Airport International
Terminal Station to Shinagawa Station. Then approximately 7 minutes to Tokyo
Station after transferring to the JR Yokosuka Line at Shinagawa Station.

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Tokyo Tower

photo:Chuo City Tourism Association

4 Ginza

Ginza is the classy area of Tokyo
where many of Japan's oldest brands
have their flagship stores. With manysophisticated department stores, jewelry
stores, stationery stores, cosmetics
stores, pastry shops, and others, even just walking around and checking
the area out is an enjoyable experience. The Kabukiza Theatre ishighly recommended as a place to experience traditional Japaneseculture. The theatre also features a gallery that helps people from any
country or generation enjoy the wonders of Kabuki.
⦿【Ginza Information】URL:http://www.ginza.jp/?lang=en▶ Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line

5 UenoTokyo Tower was completed in 1958 as abroadcast tower. However, some of this role
has been passed onto Tokyo SkyTree and thetransition to digital television broadcasting.
Tokyo Tower is still a popular tourist attraction
thanks to the artistic tower illumination andthe amazing view from the observation deck.

Ueno still feels like a town from theShowa period. Just browsing throughthe over 400 shops that line AmeyaY o k o c h o i s a f u n a n d e n jo y a b l eexperience. The National Museum of
Nature and Science is a popular destination for learning about thehistory of man, the evolution of animals and plant life, the history of
the universe, and other topics. The Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park is highly
recommended as a destination to relax and unwind.

⦿ Address:4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato Ward, Tokyo
URL:http://www.tokyotower.co.jp/▶ 7-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station via the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
15-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station via the Tokyo Monorail⦿【Taito City Tourism Section】
URL:http://www.city.taito.lg.jp/index/multi/index.html

TOKYO SKYTREE®

TOKYO SKYTREE opened in May of 2012 asa free-standing broadcast tower and tourist
attraction. At a height of 634 meters, the tower
was recognized by the Guinness Book of World
Records TM as the tallest tower in the worldin 2011. You can enjoy an expansive view ofthe Kanto region from the Tembo Desk at 450
meters high. TOKYO SKYTREE Town®which
is designed around TOKYO SKYTREE Tower
includes Tokyo Solamachi® with over 300
shops, a planetarium and other features.

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⦿ Address:1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida Ward, Tokyo【TOKYO SKY TREE CALL CENTER】Phone Number:03-5302-3470
URL: http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/▶ Next to TOKYO SKYTREE Station via the TOBU SKYTREE Line
Near Oshiage Station via the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line or Keisei Electric Railway

The statue of Hachiko is famous andmarks the spot where the dog Hachikowaited for his professor owner at
Shibuya Station. Hachiko's story was
retold in the film Hachi: A Dog's Tale
starring Richard Gere. The area is also
known as the home of SHIBUYA109,
a sacred place in young women's fashion. The postmodern cylindrical
tower of the store is a symbol of Shibuya.
⦿ URL: http://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html▶ Approximately 8 minutes on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from JR Tokyo Station to
Akasaka Mitsuke Station. Then approximately 7 minutes to Shibuya Station after transferringto the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line at Akasaka Mitsuke Station.

8 Nippori

Nippori retains its nostalgic, traditional feeling with its
historic temples and shrines as well as the old warehouse
district. Enjoy a stroll around old candy and textile shops.
Yanaka Cemetery is highly recommended during thecherry blossom season. If you are interested in learning
about Japanese culture and trying such traditions as thetea ceremony, calligraphy, making soba noodles, kimono or enjoying
traditional food, you must make a visit to Yanesen. Yanesen also offerssome cultural experience workshops available without a reservation.
⦿【Yanesen Tourist Info. & Culture Centre】Address: Yanaka3-13-7, Taitou Ward, Tokyo
Phone Number:03-3828-7878 URL: http://www.ti-yanesen.jp/en/▶ Ueno Station via the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Ginza Line3

7 Shibuya

Akihabara is a popular area whichfeatures a great number of small
and large electronics shops. The area
features not only mass home electronics
retailers but also a variety of small
shops offering measurement devices,
electronic components, PC parts, andeven vacuum tubes which have become valuable recently. Anime
related shops, maid cafes, and other subculture establishments are
popular with young people, and the area is known as the home of"otaku" culture throughout Japan.
⦿ URL: http://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html▶ Approximately 4 minutes counter-clockwise on the Yamanote Line from Tokyo Station. Get
off the train at Akihabara Station.

10 Shibuya Hikarie

13 Asakusa

⦿ Address:2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Phone Number:03-5468-5892 URL: http://www.hikarie.jp/en/index.html▶ Approximately 2 minutes on the JR Chuo Line rapid service from Tokyo Station to Kanda
Station. Then approximately 9 minutes to Asakusa Station after transferring to the Tokyo
Metro Ginza Line at Kanda Station.

▶ Directly connected to Exit No. 15 at Shibuya Station via Tokyu

11 Sanrio PurolandⒸ 2015 SANRIO CO.,LTD

This indoor theme park offers you thechance to meet many Sanrio characters suchas Hello Kitty, Kiki & Lala, My Melody,and more. The theme park also features
many fun and entertaining shows and attractions, shops with many
character-themed products, and unique restaurants with original
menus. Another interesting experience available is the Silhouette
Art attraction. Check the activity schedule before your visit to plan
which activities you want to experience and which of your favorite
characters you want to meet!

The Shinjuku area is the largest commercial
area in Japan. If you would like to take a
day trip leaving from Shinjuku, the Limited
Express Romancecar on the Odakyu Line cantake you to Hakone, one of Japan's more famous hot spring resorts, in
85 minutes. Alternatively, you can travel to the Enoshima-Kamakuraarea in only 65 minutes. The Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center,
Shinjuku, located at the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, sells Limited
Express tickets and a variety of tickets as well as offers travel andsightseeing guidance in multiple languages. Visit this center anytime
you need assistance and information during your stay.
⦿【Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Shinjuku】 URL:http://www.odakyu.jp/english/▶ Shinjuku Station via Odakyu Electric Railway

12 Ikebukuro▶ Jiyūgaoka Station via Tokyu

14 Futakotamagawa rise S.C.

Futako Tamagawa is a harmonious
town in created to include a lush,
natural environment. The Futako
Tamagawa Rise Shopping Centerfeatures an open and spacious areawith lush nature amidst shops andrestaurants creating a pleasantand enjoyable experience. The 109
Cinemas Futako Tamagawa and other new establishments opened in
April of 2015.
⦿ Address:2-21-1, tamagawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
Phone Number:03-3709-9109 URL: http://sc.rise.sc.e.rv.hp.transer.com/▶ Futako-tamagawa Station via Tokyu

This Kamakura
Great Buddha
is 13.35 metersin height
including thepedestal. We
know that
construction
started in 1252,
but the dateof completion;
however, is
unknown. This
Photo provided by Kamakura City Tourist Association
Great Buddha
was apparently destroyed by typhoons and earthquakes. As oneof the three Great Buddha statues in Japan, this Great Buddha
seems to have different facial expressions depending on changes
in the natural surroundings. Other nearby destinations include
Hase-dera Temple and Ugafuku Shrine. Why not take a trip toHase-dera Temple and give Shakyo (tracing the sutras) a try?
⦿ Address:4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa
URL:http://www.kotoku-in.jp/en/top.html▶ 7-minute walk from Hase Station via Enoshima Electric Railway

25 Enoshima

Enoshima has many
attractions and destinations
that many people cometo visit on the weekends.
Some of these include
the Enoshima Sea Candle
lig ht hou se, t he sym bolof Enoshima, and the
Enoshima Samuel Cocking
Garden where Eastern and Western styles merge. The nearby
Enoshima Aquarium is also a popular destination with its dolphin
shows and Jellyfish Fantasy Hall where you can see captivatingexhibits of jellyfish in spherical tanks. Enoshima is also famous forexcellent seafood, so come and check us out!
⦿【Enoshima Sea Candle】Address:2-3 Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa【Enoshima Aquarium】Address:2-19-1 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
URL:http://enosui.com/en/【Fujisawa City Tourist Association】URL:http://www.fujisawa-kanko.jp/▶ 25-minute walk from Enoshima Station via Enoshima Electric Railway
26-minute walk from Shonan-Enoshima station via the Shonan Monorail

26 Kamakura

24 Zoorasia Yokohama

Zoological Gardens

This park is divided into 8
areas including the African
Savannah, which fully
opened in spring of 2015 andthe Oceanarian Grassland.
Here you can see over 110
species of animals including
okapi (cousin of the giraffe),
cheetahs, giraffes, andmany others. With plentyof restaurants and cafes, this park spanning over 40 hectares
offers plenty of things to do and see for an entire day. Make sure
to check the schedule before your next visit as we have manydifferent events and animal-petting activities.
⦿ Address:1175-1 Kamishirane, Asahi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
URL:http://www2.zoorasia.org/foreign/▶ From Tsurugamine Station or Mitsukyo Station via Sagami Railway, 15 minutes by
the bus to Zoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens
From Nakayama Station via the JR East Yokohama Line, 15 minutes by the bus toZoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens

Kamakura flourished as a political center second only to
Nara and Kyoto. Experience the breath-taking beauty of the "Ancient
City of Samurai." Many temples and shrines such as Kotoku-in and
the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, and others can be foundhere. There also many trails to explore and enjoy. With the threesurrounding mountains and the open sea, each of the four seasons canbe thoroughly enjoyed here. Many marine sports activities in the sea
are also available.
⦿ URL:http://en.kamakura-info.jp/▶ Kamakura Station via Enoshima Electric Railway

27 Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea ParadiseThis expansive theme park features four different aquariums: the Aqua
Museum, Dolphin Fantasy, Fureai Lagoon, and Umi Farm. You can learn
about the creatures of sea as well as pet and engage with them. You canalso enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants,
go shopping, or have a barbecue. There
are many other attractions including theroller coaster that extends over the sea.
⦿ Address:Hakkeijima, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama
City, Kanagawa
URL:http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/english/▶ Hakkeijima Station via the Yokohama Seaside Line

44 Kawagoe, Hon-Kawagoe

Travel back in time to traditional
Japan in this town of storehouses in
Kawagoe City. "Toki-no-Kane (BellTower)", the symbol of Kawagoe, hasbeen designated by the Ministry of theEnvironment as one of the Best One
Hundred Soundscapes of Japan. Stroll through the popular Kashiya
Yokocho alley featuring 20 different traditional candy shops andfeel like you have travelled back in time to the Showa period.
⦿【KAWAGOE city tourist information office】Phone Number:049-222-5556
URL:http://www.koedo.or.jp/foreign/english/index.html▶ Kawagoe Station and Kawagoe City Station via the Tobu Tojo Line
Hon-Kawagoe Station via the Seibu Shinjuku Line

45 Railway Museum

47 Steam Locomotive Paleo Express

in Kawasaki City

This popular steam locomotive runs on a one-roundtrip-per-day
schedule between Kumagaya Station and Mitsumineguchi Station
primarily on the weekends. The
57-kilometer path takes around 2
hours and 40 minutes to traverse
and offers breathtaking views of thenature in Chichibu. Reserved seatsmust be purchased in advance.
Tickets for unreserved seats can bebooked by telephone or online.
⦿ URL:http://www.chichibu-railway.co.jp/en/▶ Round-trip between Kumagaya Station and Mitsumineguchi Station via
Chichibu Railway

48 Saitama Stadium 2002

This museum features displays of actual
railroad models representing the historyof rail transport in Japan, which enables
its visitors to learn about the evolution of
the railway system. The museum has Japan's largest railway model
diorama with railcar models that run over a layout of nearly 200m² and25 x 8 meters in size. Visitors can also experience driving simulators
as well as drive a mini train on a model railway. The museum also
includes restaurants and shops that sell unique and original items.

The Saitama Stadium 2002 is about a 15-minute walk from UrawaMisono Station. This is the largest stadium in Japan and the largest
soccer stadium in Japan. The stadiumseats 63,700 people. You can relax at
the Chibikko Square or the open area
featuring a fir tree around the stadium.
Soccer fans should make sure to checkthe schedule found on the Saitama
Stadium website for interesting events !

⦿ Address:3-47 Onari-cho, Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama
Phone Number:048-651-0088 URL:http://www.railway-museum.jp/en/index.html▶ 1-minute walk from Tetsudo-Hakubutsukan Station via the Saitama Shin-toshi Kotsu New Shuttle

⦿ URL:http://www.stadium2002.com/▶ 15-minute walk from Urawa-Misono Station via Saitama Railway

46 Chichibu

Chichibu is located in the Seibu area of
Saitama Prefecture. Here you will findtraditional-style towns, diverse ethnic
cultures, and many festivals to enjoy. Many people from the citycome here on the weekends as a temporary escape from the realworld. You can also visit many different temples and enjoy hiking
in the mountains. Other popular destinations include Mukuge
Nature Park, where you can enjoy pottery, Komatsuzawa Leisure
Farm, where you can experience making soba and udon noodles.
⦿【Chichibu Area Tourism Organization】URL:http://www.chichibu-omotenashi.com/en/▶ Seibu-Chichibu Station via Seibu Railway Chichibu Station via Chichibu Railway

49 Nagatoro

En joy the beauty of natureduring the different seasons at
Nagatoro. You can enjoy strollingthrough old houses of the Edo
period. As amazing as theseareas are, you absolutely must
visit the Nagatoro Valley carved from the clear stream of the Arakawa
River. The amazing rock formations and breathtaking scenery are also
wonderful features to see. While you are here, why not take a ride
down one of the three river courses in Nagatoro?
⦿ URL:http://www.nagatoro.gr.jp/en/ ▶ Nagatoro Station via Chichibu RailwayⒸ Fujiko-Pro

This museum continues tocommunicate the messages foundin Fujiko·F·Fujio's, whose realname is Hiroshi Fujimoto, manga
which filled readers' heart with joy,
dreams, hope, friendship, courage,
and curiosity. Here you can see
Fujiko F Fujio's original pictures and manga of famous characters
including Doraemon and Perman as well as watch short films notavailable anywhere else. The Museum Cafe offering unique menu items
and the shops selling limited edition items are also very popular.
⦿ Noborito Station via Odakyu Electric Railway
Planning to run the shuttle bus service from Noborito Station▶ Address:2-8-1 Nagao, Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa
URL: http://fujiko-museum.com/english/

29 Motomachi Chukagai

Many long-establishedand attractive shops line
the main street. On thequite backstreets, youwill find grocery storesand cafes. Chukagaiis the world's largest
Chinatown featuring over
600 Chinese restaurants
and related shops. There
are also many interesting
points of interest to see such as the Kanteibyo shrine dedicated to
the worship of Guan Yu from the historical novel "The Romance of
the Three Kingdoms", the Yokohama Omoshiro Aquarium and otherattractions.
▶ Motomachi-Chukagai Station via the Minatomirai Line

30 Miura Peninsula

The natural beauty of the sea is the pride of the Miura Peninsula. Tuna fishedfrom Misaki Harbor is famously known as “Misaki Tuna”. The Misaki Maguro
Ticket available at stations on the Keikyu Line offers a great way to enjoy thepeninsula. The ticket includes a meal coupon to enjoy delicious Misaki tuna at
a nice restaurant, as well leisure facility coupons good for a variety of services
including bicycle rentals, glass-bottom boat rides, hot springs, and much more.
▶ Misakiguchi Station via Keikyu line

IBARAKI50

15 Zojo-ji Temple

Zojo-ji, one of the seven main temples of Jodo
shu, was completed in 1393 and served as thefamily temple of the Tokugawa family. The pathfrom the main gate to the Main Hall represents
the journey from this world to paradise. The
108 Sangedatsumon gates from the main gate
represent the process of being freed from the108 earthly desires. Sangedatsumon is registeredas a national cultural asset.

⦿ URL: http://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html▶ Approximately 18 minutes Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from JR Tokyo Station. Get off the
train at Ikebukuro Station.

⦿ Address:4-7-35 Shiba-koen, Minato Ward
URL:http://www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/minato/spot/40716.html▶ 10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station via the Tokyo Monorail

31 Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

Minatomirai is an urban
tourist area created fromthe redevelopment of seaside
areas of eastern Yokohama.
The area features high-risebuildings and hotels such as
the Yokohama Landmark
Tower. There are also shopping zones and art museums and other culturalamenities such as the Yokohama Museum of Art. Popular destinations
that are enjoyable for children include Yokohama Cosmo World, whichfeatures the world's largest Ferris wheel, and the Cup Noodles Museum.
⦿ URL:http://www.minatomirai21.com/eng/ Contact each establishment for more information.
▶ Minatomirai Station via the Minatomirai Line

32 Odawara

The Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center at
Odawara is located within Odawara Station,
the gateway to Hakone.The center has Englishspeaking staff that provides travel and sightseeing
guidance as well as provides service to help youwith the purchase of many different tickets andcoupons such as the Hakone Freepass.
⦿【 Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center, Odawara】URL : http://www.odakyu.jp/english/▶ Odawara Station via Odakyu Electric Railway

33 Hakone, Hakone Gora Park,

Hakone Yuryo

Hakone, which is known for the
Hakone Ekiden marathon, hasmany severely curved roads. Somestone-paved roads built in the
Edo period still exist and remind
us of the hardships endured bypast travelers. Hakone Gora Parkis located about a 1-minute walk from Koen-kami Station and Koenshimo Station. Here you can enjoy seasonal plants, Japanese matcha
green tea, and pottery-making workshops. The Hakone Yuryo is a
hot spring resort built in the style of traditional homes that is highly
recommended for day trips.
⦿【Hakone Portal Website】URL:http://www.hakone.or.jp/en/【HAKONE GORA PARK】URL:http://www.hakone-tozan.co.jp/gorapark/【Hakone Yuryo】URL:http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/english/▶ Koen-kami Station, Koen-shimo Station, or Hakone-Yumoto Station via Hakone Tozan Railway▶ Tsukuba station via Metropolitan Intercity Railway

JAXA Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(Tsukuba City)

This agency carries out research, development, anddevelopmental testing of artificial satellites, rockets and otheraerospace projects. The agency carries out tracking and control of artificial
satellites launched into space, operation management of the Japanese "Kibo"
International Space Station module, training of astronauts, and a variety ofother activities. The agency offers guided tours of portions of its facilities.
⦿【Tsukuba Space Center】Address: 2-1-1 Sengen, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki
URL:http://global.jaxa.jp/about/centers/tksc/index.html▶ Take the Tsukuba Express Line to Tsukuba Station. Then 10 minutes by bus.

Nikko, Kinugawa, Ryuokyo World Heritage

⦿ Address:8252-3 Isohama-machi, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki Ward, Ibaraki
URL:http://www.aquaworld-oarai.com/▶ From Nakaminato Station via Hitachinaka Seaside Railway, 7 minutes by the Ibaraki Kotsu Bus

Hitachi Seaside Park

"Hitachi Seaside Park" is a flower theme park andone of Ibaraki Prefecture's leading tourist spots. The
park features an open park area of approximately 200ha with eacharea of the park featuring expansive flower gardens. The "Nemophila
Harmony", viewable in the spring, is scenery on an international scale
and was selected as one of CNN's "31 most beautiful places in Japan".
⦿ Address:605-4, Mawatari Aza Oonuma, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki URL:http://en.hitachikaihin.jp/▶ Ajigaura Station via Hitachinaka Seaside Railway

⦿【Narita City Tourism Association】URL:http://www.nrtk.jp/lang/en/index.html【Naritasan Shinshoji Temple】URL:http://www.naritasan.or.jp/english/index.html【NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT】URL:http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/index.html▶ Keisei Narita Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station and Narita Airport Station via Keisei
Electric Railway
Narita Yukawa Station via Narita Sky Access

35 Museum of Aeronautical Sciences

This is Japan's first aeronautical museum. Exhibits include hulls andengines of airlines that were actually used in commercial flights.
Visitors can experience the DC-8 flight simulator(100 yen per seat). From the restaurant on the
fourth floor observatory, you can watch aircraft
takeoff from and land into Narita Airport while
enjoying a typical in-flight lunch.
⦿ Address:111-3 Iwayama, Shibayama-machi, Sanbu Ward, Chiba▶ 30-minute walk from Shibayama-chiyoda Station via Shibayama Railway
15 minutes bus from Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station via Keisei Electric Railway

36 Nagareyama City

The old town of Nagareyama Honcho still remains
and is the birthplace of white mirin cooking
sauce. Historic buildings such as storehouses
from the Meiji period have been reincarnatedas the Kaleidoscope Gallery, cafes, restaurants, and other interesting
places. The town also features many other tourist attractions including
the Issa Soju Memorial Hall, an area where the famous Haiku poet
Issa Kobayashi once stayed, as well as the ruins of the camp of Isami
Kondo, the commander of the Shinsengumi samurai.
⦿ URL:http://www.city.nagareyama.chiba.jp/foreign-l/translate.html▶ Nagareyama Station via Ryutetsu

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Natural Hot Spring Heiwajima

This wonderful resort features not only hot springs, but also a varietyof spas including a highly concentrated carbonated hot spring, a stonesauna and many others. Massages, beauty treatments and many otherprograms are also offered. Dining choices include Japanese, Western,
and Chinese menus for your enjoyment. We also provide a convenient
shuttle bus service for customers arriving to or departing fromHaneda Airport late at night (reservation required).

Showa Kinen Park

Showa Kinen Park features 31 varieties of cherry and rape blossoms, 130varieties of tulips, poppies, nemophila and other seasonal flowers. Other
points of interest include Japanese gardens, bonsai gardens, and wetlands
where you can see dragonflies and various aquatic plants. You can goboating in the pond, enjoy leisure time in the 11-hectare field, play sports
such as futsal and petanque, or enjoy having a barbecue.
⦿ Address:3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo
URL:http://www.showakinen-koen.jp/english/index.htm▶ 8-minute walk from Tachikawa-Kita Station via the Tama Monorail

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Fuji-Q Highland

⦿ 5-6-1 Shin-nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi URL:https://www.fujiq.jp/en/▶ Next to Fujikyu-Highland Station via Fujikyuko

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Kawaji Hot SpringThis peaceful hot spring village in the mountains has been
popular as a bath and rest area since the Edo period. It is also a popular
hot spring day trip destination for people from the city. You can also enjoy
canoeing surrounded by beautiful nature at the point where the Kinugawa
and Ojikagawa rivers flowing through the hot spring village converge.

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GUNMA

Steam Locomotive 96 Museum

The Class 9600 steam locomotive is distinctively
representative of the Taisho period. These locomotives were affectionately
known as "Kyuroku (96)", and it is from this special moment in history
that this museum is named. This steam locomotive is one of the exhibits
in the museum, where it continues to leave a proud and magnificent
impression. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, the Class 9600
steam locomotive runs three times per day using air compression.

▶ Kawaji-onsen Station via Yagan Railway

Yunishigawa Hot SpringThis legendary hot spring said to heal wounds was discoveredby refuges of the Heike clan after being defeated during the battle ofDanno-ura. During January through March when the area receives a fairamount of snow, 1,200 or so "Mini Kamakura (snow houses)" are built along
the river. These mini snow houses are illuminated creating a beautiful andwondrous scene.
▶ Yunishigawa-onsen Station via Yagan Railway

37 Funabashi H.C. Andersen Park

This expansive park features
five different zones with enoughactivities and fun for the wholefamily to enjoy throughout theday. One of these zones, the Kids
Kingdom, includes playgrounds,
the Rainbow Pond with a depthof nearly 50 cm, cycling on oddly
shaped bicycles, mini-putt golf, animal petting, and pony riding. The
park also includes restaurants and food shops offering take-out food.
⦿ Address:525 Kanahori-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba▶ From Misaki Station via Shin-Keisei Electric Railway, 15 minutes by the bus to Secomedic Hospital

38 Chiba Zoological Park

Many different animals can be seen at thiszoo that is divided into different zones
such as the Prairie Zone and Monkey Zone.
The zoo also features the Animal Science
Museum where visitors can learn aboutanimals as well as visit a pond functioning
as a bird-attracting facility. The Chiba
Zoological Park is fun for everyone, both adults and children alike.
Events such as lectures on animals and quiz contests are held on
weekends and holidays, so check the schedule before your next visit!
⦿ Address:280 Minamoto-cho, Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, Chiba▶ 1-minute walk from Dobutsukoen Station via the Chiba Urban Monorail

39 Inonagawari Ruins

These ruins werediscovered in 1969 during
the construction of the
Inokashira Elementary
School. Located in Sakura
City in northern Chiba,
the ruins consist of latesettlements and shell mounds from the Jomon period. Remains ofdwellings, tombs, storage holes, earthenware, stoneware, stones, clay,
and soil has been excavated from the circular embankments. These
remains have helped us to understand what villages were like at thattime and so were registered as a National Historic Site in 2005.
⦿ Address:834 Ino, Sakura City, Chiba【Sakura City】URL:http://www.city.sakura.lg.jp/0000005038.html▶ 8-minute walk from Ino Station via Yamaman

YAMANASHI⦿【TOBU SIGHTSEEING SERVICE CENTER】Phone Number:03-3841-2871
URL:http://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/▶ Tobu Nikko Station and Kinugawa-Onsen Station via Tobu Railway
Ryuokyo Station via Yagan Railway

⦿ URL:http://www.nikko-travel.jp/

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Narita is perhaps most famous for the Narita Shinshoji Temple endowedwith over 1,000 years of history. More than 10 million people visit the
temple annually. Simply walking along the approach to the temple is an
awe-inspiring experience. Here is where you can also enjoy the wonderful
eel dishes the area is famous for. Narita is also well-known for its Narita
International Airport, one of Japan's main
gateways to the skies. In recent years, theairport has increased the number of domestic
flights to better serve non-international
travelers as well. Give Narita International
Airport a try for your next domestic trip.

Fuji-Q Highland has four main attractions including theDodonpa and the Fujiyama roller coasters. This world-class theme park is
loved by many. The theme park also features the world's largest haunted
house and Thomas Land, both very popular among children. This is a very
popular destination that has many fun attractions and events for everyone
from small children to adults. Fixed-route buses are available from themain stations at Mt. Fuji, and highway buses are available from the city.

Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

This aquarium breeds more than 50 species of sharks, the mostof any other aquarium in Japan. You can see the display ofmany sunfish swimming in the largest sunfish tank in Japan.
You can also enjoy popular shows of dolphin and sea lion.

Narita International Airport

Nikko is home to many World Heritage sites such as Nikko Toshogu
Shrine, Nikkosan Rinnoji Temple, and Futarasan Shrine. You can enjoy
some magnificent examples of nature in Oku-Nikko such as Kegon
Waterfall at 97-m in height and 25-m in width and Lake Chuzenji. Fora more exhilarating experience, check out the river rapids down the
Kinugawa River. After an exciting day of adventuring, relax and rest at
the Kinugawa Hot Spring.

⦿ Address:2474-6 Daimachi, Moka City, Tochigi ▶ Near Mōka Station via Moka Railway

52▶ Haneda Airport International Terminal Station via Keikyu line

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34 Narita, NaritaSan Shinshoji Temple,

TOCHIGI54

So famous that it has been said since long ago, "Fuji inthe West, and Tsukuba in the East", Mt. Tsukuba is also
referred to as the "purple mountain" because the surface of the mountainchanges color ever morning. Over 1,000 types of rare plants grow wildlyon the mountain, and visitors flock to the mountain throughout the year
from mountain climbing, hiking and other nature-related activities.

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⦿【KEIKYU Tourist Information Center】Phone Number:03-5789-8686
URL:http://www.haneda-tokyo-access.com/en/▶ From Heiwajima Station via Keikyu line, 10 minutes by the One-Coin Bus

With 8 train lines running through Ikebukuro
Station, and an average of over 2,700,000
passengers using the station every day it
is a very busy station. The area around thestation is one of Tokyo's leading enormous
shopping districts. The area offers a wide
variety of places to see including department
stores, an aquarium, a planetarium, museums,
parks, and more.

G7 Science and Technology
Ministers' Meeting

Mt.Tsukuba

⦿ URL:http://english.ibarakiguide.jp/

Keikyu Tourist Information Center

20 Mt.Takao

Mount Takao, with a three-star ratingfrom Michelin Travel, is located in a quasinational park about 50 minutes from Tokyo.
There are three mountain-climbing trails.
You can also reach the summit by taking
the cable car from Kiyotaki Station to
Takaosan Station. Either route will takeyou to the summit in about 90 minutes. Some points of interest
near Takaosan Station include Monkey Park featuring over 60
monkeys, and Wildflower Garden, where you can see nearly 300
different types of wildflowers throughout the different seasons.
⦿ URL:http://www.takaotozan.co.jp/takaotozan_eng1/index2.htm▶ Takaosanguchi Station via Keio Electric Railway
Kiyotaki Station or Takaosanguchi Station via Takao Tozan Railway

21 Odaiba

From Odaiba Seaside Park to the
Rainbow Bridge, you can relax andenjoy dynamic viewing the bayside of Tokyo. Also you can see
the Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa Mountains in the distance fromthe Hachitama Observation Deck of the Fuji TV Building.Other
popular attractions include the Palette Town with its famous for
the Ferris wheel and the Venus Fort outlet shopping mall.
⦿【Rinkai Line Access to Odaiba】URL:http://www.twr.co.jp/lg/en/odaiba.html【Tokyo Odaiba.net】URL:http://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/en/▶ Tokyo Teleport Station via the Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line
Daiba Station via the Yurikamome Line

22 Shibamata

This area in downtown Tokyo full ofkindness and warmth is where "Torasan", the main character from the "Otoko
wa Tsurai yo (It's tough being a man)" series, became famouson a nationwide scale. This area is also known as the temple
town to Daikyoji Temple, also known as Shibamata Taishakuten
Temple, founded in 1629. Taishakuten is the merciful Buddhist
ruler of gods. It is also said that he monitors the behavior of
man and their committal of errors. If you visit Shibamata, makesure to pray to Taishakuten before enjoying the area's famous
Kusa Dango and eel dishes.
▶ Shin-Shibamata Station via Hokuso-Railway

CHIBA

28 Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum

SAITAMA

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Visit the concierge desk at the Keikyu Tourist Information Center
located in the second floor of Haneda Airport International Terminal
Station if you ever need any help with purchasing PASMO or othertrain tickets, sightseeing information, information on train and bus
transfers and schedules, or any assistance.

⦿ Address:Big Fun Heiwajima 2F, 1-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota Ward, Tokyo
URL: http://www.heiwajima-onsen.jp/en/index.html

KANAGAWA
23 The Great Buddha and Kotoku-in

Jiyugaoka

Some of the fashionable streets of this popular area of
town include the red-brick Sunset Array, Marie Claire
Street lined with Sakura trees, and the La Vita, which is known as
the Venice of Jiyugaoka. With all of the cafes, restaurants and fashion
stores, even walking around aimlessly can be an enjoyable experience.
The old confectionery shops, soba restaurants, and izakayas (Japanesebars) are also popular and interesting places to visit.

The Kaminarimon gate is a famous Asakusa
landmark known as the temple gate to Sensoji
Temple. The gate is easily identified by the 3.3
m wide, 3.9 m tall, 700 kg in weight large redlantern. The spot is popular with international
tourists and approximately 30 million people
visit each year. The Nakamise shopping
center, which has been in continual existence
since the Edo Period is popular spot nearby
Sensoji Temple.

▶ Keiō-Tama-Center Station via Keio
Tama-Center Station via Tama Monorail
Odakyu Tama Center Station via Odakyu Electric Railway

9 Shinjuku

16This high-rise complex opened in Shibuya in2012 and contains 34 floors and 4 basement
floors. The complex offers many features
to enjoy including the ShinQs commercial
complex, a dining floor with 26 different
restaurants, a full-fledged theater and creative
space with nearly 2,000 seats, and a multipurpose hall. Check for more information on
the shops that interest you and the schedule ofevents before coming out to see the complex!

⦿ Address:1-31 Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo URL:http://en.puroland.jp/▶ Nippori station via Keisei Electric Railway

Akihabara

Photo by Shinkenchiku-sha

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Tomioka Silk Mill World Heritage

⦿ Address:1-1 Tomioka, Tomioka City, Gunma URL:http://www.tomioka-silk.jp/hp/en▶ 15-minute walk from Joshu Tomioka Station via the Joshin Dentetsu Line59

Mt. Akagi, Akagi Hot Spring [Takizawa Fudo Falls]

Mount Akagi is a collection of mountains featuring Mount Kurobi,
which is the highest point of this mountain at 1,828 meters. At
the top of the mountain is a crater lake known as Onuma Lake.
Kakumannfuchi is a high moor beside the lake where visitors can see
rare alpine plants. There are hiking trails that take 2-3 hours to travel
and enjoy different experiences in each season. Visitors can then relax
after a day of hiking at the Akagi Hot Spring, which has long been
known as the Joshu Medicated Bath.
⦿【Maebashi Convention & Visitors Bureau】
URL:http://www.maebashi-cvb.com/english/index.htm▶ Central Maebashi Station or Ogo Station via Jomo Electric Railway

Keisei Rose GardenThis is one of the Japan's largest rose gardens
featuring over 1,500 varieties of roses covering
the grounds that span 30,000m². The Keisei Rose Garden has been
awarded the ‘Award of Garden Excellence’ by World Federation ofRose Societies in Lyon 2015. The best season for viewing the roses
is early summer and autumn.
⦿ Address:755 Oowada-shinden, Yachiyo City, Chiba▶ 15-minute walk from Yachiyo-Midorigaoka Station via Toyo Rapid Railway
Next to Keisei Rose Garden bus stop on Toyo Bus service to Yachiyo Medical
Center or the bus service to Yachiyo-Chuo Station

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Otaki

Otaki-machi is surrounded by lush and beautiful
nature. The Yoro Ravine in Otaki is an especially
popular tourist attraction. The area has many
hiking trails and offers a different yet satisfying
experience for every season. The area also boasts
historical landmarks representative of Japan such as Otaki
Castle, ryokans founded during the Edo period, and breweries
and storefronts registered as tangible cultural properties.
⦿【Administration Division 】Phone Number:0470-82-2111▶ Otaki Station via Isumi Railway

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Yoro Keikoku

Here you can enjoy hiking, spending timein the river, observing nature, camping
while listening to the birds singing
and the babbling stream as the valley
landscape changes during the different seasons. There are threedifferent hiking trails of varying distance and scenery so you
can select the trail that is comfortable for you to travel.
▶ Yoro Keikoku Station via Kominato Railway

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Inubo Area

In 1874, a brick lighthouse 32 meters in height was
built in Inubosaki. You can see a magnificent view ofthe sea at the top of the spiral staircase of 99 steps. The Inubosaki
Marine Park boasting nearly 230 species of 2,500 marine animals is
also nearby. The dolphin show held four times per day is popularand enjoyed by both adults and children. The "Hilltop Observatory
where the Earth Looks Round" is a 15-minute walk from the station.
▶ Inuboh Station via Choshi Electric Railway

SHIZUOKA
61 Mt.Fuji World Heritage

At 3,776 meters above sea level,
Mt. Fuji was registered as a
World Heritage Site in 2013.
There are four different routes
available to climb the mountain,
which can take anywhere from
4 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours
20 minutes to reach the summit. You can take a bus as far as the fifth
station on Mt. Fuji. There at the fifth station, you can find a large
tourist area that includes rest areas, restaurants, and souvenir shops.
⦿【The Mt.Fuji Explorer】http://mtfuji-jp.com/
Contact each facility or tour operator for more information on tours available and specifichours of operation.
▶ Fujisan Station via Fuji Kyuko

Image courtesy of Tomioka Silk Mill, Tomioka City

The Japanese government first established thissilk mill in 1872 to help with the modernizationof Japan. With the ultimate goal of exporting
high-quality silk, this mill was established as amodel factory equipped with modern, Western-style silk-reeling machines
to foster productivity and train instructors on technique. Production
ceased in 1987 as a result of low demand for raw silk and other factors.
The main original buildings such as the silk-reeling mill and the cocoon
warehouses are still preserved in excellent, nearly original condition.
The mill was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2014.

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62 Mishima Taisha Shrine

Though the actual period of constructionis unknown, the venerable Mishima Taisha
Shrine has been recorded in books dating backto the Nara and Heian periods. The shrine
palace is designated as a cultural asset, and thelarge osmanthus tree in the shrine is registeredas a National Natural Treasure. The Mishima Summer Festival isheld in conjunction with the Reisai festivals during August from the15th through the 17th. On the last day of the Reisai, the Yabusame
performance is held in which horse-back archers fire arrows at targets
as a form of ceremony. This event attracts many visitors every year.
⦿ Address:2-1-5 Omiya-cho, Mishima City, Shizuoka
URL:http://www.mishima-kankou.com/english/▶ 14-minute walk from Mishima Station via Izuhakone Railway

64 Shuzenji Hot SpringThis hot spring area boasts
over 1,200 years of history andincludes over 20 hot spring
resorts. Enjoy a nice stroll in themorning through the Bamboo
Forest Path. Any of the hotspring spas are also a great
destination for a day trip. Other nearby points of interest include
Shuzenji, Japanese Gardens, and Niji-no-sato that features the
Canadian Village replica village among others. You can also
experience making Japanese-style paper and pottery.
⦿ URL:http://www.izushi.info/english/index.html▶ Shuzenji Station via Izuhakone Railway

65 Izu-Nagaoka Hot Spring

At Izunagaoka, the gateway into Izu,
you will find over 30 hot spring resorts
where you can spend time with Geisha
performing Japanese dances or playing
the Shamisen. Other popular destinations
around Izunagaoka Hot Springs include
Nirayama Reverbatory Furnace, where high-quality iron is
produced, the Egawa Residence built over 400 years ago, andthe Izu-Mito Sea Paradise, where you can experience popular
dolphin and sea lion shows.
⦿【Izunokuni-shi tourist association】URL:http://izunotabi.com.e.ln.hp.transer.com/▶ Izunagaoka Station via Izuhakone Railway

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63 Taketori Park

This park is said to be the birthplace of the"Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo
Cutter)", which is the oldest tale in Japan written
around 900 AD. A tasteful promenade has been established among thebamboo forest. Princess Kaguya returns to the moon at the end of thestory, but the story told here at the park presents a different ending.
⦿ Address:2085-4 Hina, Fuji City,Shizuoka▶ 14-minute walk from Hina Station via Gakunan Electric Train

The various coastal areas of Shimoda
City surrounded by beautiful nature
all have their own unique a ndinteresting characteristics.There aremany different beaches as well, from large beaches where you canenjoy marine sports to quaint and comfortable beaches attractive
to families and women.These white-sand beaches and the crystalclear water of the sea will leave you with many wonderful
memories of such beautiful scenery.
⦿ URL:http://shimoda-city.info/index_e.html ▶ Izukyu Shimoda Station via Izukyu