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Mt. Iwate

[Iwate] The famous mountain “Mt. Iwate” also called Iwate Fuji

Iwate is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan that Iwate boasts. Mt. Iwate is also known as Iwate Fuji, and is a symbolic presence for Iwate Prefecture. The spectacular view of the mountain can be viewed from Morioka City, and...

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Azuma Kofuji

[Fukushima] Azuma Kofuji, one of the volcanoes in the Azuma mountain range

Azuma Kofuji, one of the volcanic groups in the Azuma Mountains Azuma Kofuji is one of the volcanic groups in the Azuma Mountains, which have a long mountain range in Fukushima Prefecture. Around the area are horseshoe-shaped caldera terrain and the mysterious Goshikiumazu...

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Torii of Osaki Hachiman Shrine

"Osaki Hachimangu Shrine" is a national treasure and a national treasure that is famous for its nude visits at Donto Festivals [Miyagi Prefecture]

Osaki Hachimangu Shrine is a shrine located in the western part of Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, along Prefectural Route 31 (Sendai-Murata Line) in Yahata, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, a designated city. Formerly ranked as a village shrine...

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Osorezan

[Aomori Prefecture] One corner of Japan's 3rd generation Sacred Ground in Mutsu City, "Osoreyama"

Mount Osore is a sacred mountain located in Tanabu, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture, and is considered one of Japan's three great sacred sites, along with Mount Koya and Mount Hiei. Mount Osore is an ancient volcano...

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Dewa Sanzan Shrine Sanjinkai Festival Hall

Dewa Sanzan is a famous mountain worship venue that symbolizes "life, death, and rebirth" throughout the country [...

Dewa Sanzan is the collective name for three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. They are famous nationwide as sacred places for mountain worship and Shugendo. What are Dewa Sanzan? Dewa Sanzan is a group of mountains located in the central part of Yamagata Prefecture...

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Ouchi-juku (miniature style)

[Fukushima Prefecture] Ouchi-juku, a post town that is full of Aizu's history and landscapes

Located in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture, Ouchijuku is one of the most important traditional building preservation districts that retain the reminiscent of the Edo period. It used to connect Aizuwakamatsu and Nikko Imaichi...

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Sendai castle ruins

[Miyagi] Sendai Castle Ruins, the remains of the residence of Sengoku Daimyo Date Masamune

Sendai Castle, a castle in the Tohoku region of the Date family. Sendai Castle ruins are the castle ruins of the Date family, with a size of 620,000 koku, located in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and were built on Mt. Aoba, and are called "Aoba Castle" because they are...

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Lake Tazawa

[Akita] Water depth 423.4m! Japan's deepest lake "Lake Tazawa"

Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake. Located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. With an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers, it is the 19th largest lake in Japan, making it a relatively large lake.

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Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Castle, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Aomori Prefecture

Hirosaki Castle, a precious cultural asset still standing in Aomori Prefecture Hirosaki Castle is a flatland castle located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, that was the residence of the Tsugaru clan of the Hirosaki domain. It is a historic site, with the castle tower and turrets built during the Edo period still standing.

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Genbikei

Genbikei Gorge, a famous spot in Ichinoseki city, famous for its emerald green river surface and flying dumplings...

Genbikei Gorge, located in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a roughly 2km long gorge formed by the erosion of the Iwai River. Its steep rock faces, including oddly shaped and bizarre rocks, create a dynamic landscape.

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