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Sosa Yakujin Hachiman Shrine (八幡神社厄除八幡宮) in Hyōgo Prefecture, a tranquil Shinto retreat

Hyōgo > Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社): The Misfortune-Free Shrine You’ll Love

Tucked in Hyōgo’s Nishinomiya, Sosa Yakujin Hachiman (八幡神社) wards off evil with cherry blossoms and red leaves. A quiet Shinto gem with no crowds year-round.

Kyoto NTRanking 8 Onsen

Kyoto > Fukuchiyama Onsen (福知山温泉): Kyoto’s Award-Winning Hidden Hot Spring

Located in Fukuchiyama (福知山), Fukuchiyama Onsen Yōrō no Yu (福知山温泉養老の湯) is a hidden gem in Kyoto Prefecture, offering one of the most relaxing and scenic hot spring experiences in the Kansai region. With its expansive open-air baths (rotenburo, 露天風呂), traditional Japanese gardens, and various therapeutic baths, this onsen is perfect for those looking to unwind in nature, away from the usual tourist crowds.

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Kagawa > Takaya Jinja Temple (高屋神社): The Shrine of Heaven at the Top of the Mountain

Takaya Jinja Temple (高屋神社) is one of the most beautiful sights in Shikoku. Known for its Sky Torii (天空の鳥居), it stands 404 metres above Mount Inazumi (稲積山). It offers panoramic views of the Seto Sea and the city of Kan’onji, making it one of the most beautiful sights in Shikoku.

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Tokushima > Ōnaruto Bridge Walkway (大鳴門橋遊歩道): Excitement at 45 meters above the sea

The Ōnaruto Bridge Walkway (大鳴門橋遊歩道), is a walkway located under the Ōnaruto Kyō Bridge (大鳴門橋), allowing you to walk 450 meters suspended 45 meters above the Naruto Kaikyō (鳴門海峡), offering a privileged perspective of the famous water whirlpools that give the area its name.

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Hyogo > JR Fukuchiyama Haikensen (JR福知山線廃線敷): A adventure in the dark between train tunnels and nature

In Hyogo Prefecture, the JR Fukuchiyama Line Haikensen (JR福知山線廃線敷) offers a unique experience by combining nature, railway history and adventure. This former railway line, which once connected the region via locomotives, has been transformed into a scenic trail of approximately 4.7 kilometers along the Mukogawa River (武庫川). Opened as a hiking trail in 2016, visitors can explore the route at their own risk.

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Hyogo > Akashi Kaikyo (明石海峡大橋): the longest suspension bridge in the world

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (明石海峡大橋), also known as the “Great Akashi Strait Bridge”, is one of the most impressive engineering works in Japan. With a length of 3,911 meters, it is the longest suspension bridge in the world.