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Azuma Kofuji

[Fukushima] Azuma Kofuji, one of the volcanoes in the Azuma Mountain Range

Azuma Kofuji, one of the volcanoes in the Azuma Mountain Range. Azuma Kofuji is one of the volcanoes in the Azuma Mountain Range, which covers a vast mountain range in Fukushima Prefecture. The surrounding area is home to a horseshoe-shaped caldera and the mysteriously colored Goshikinuma Lake.

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Mount Osore

[Aomori Prefecture] Mount Osore, one of Japan's three major sacred sites, located in Mutsu City

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 Sanshingosaiden

Dewa Sanzan, a nationally famous mountain worship site symbolizing life, death, and rebirth...

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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Lake Tazawa

[Akita] Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake, 423.4m deep!

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, Aomori Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom spot

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 Gorge

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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Mount Bandai

Mount Bandai, a famous peak in Fukushima, also known as Aizu Fuji

Mount Bandai, an active volcano also known as Aizu Fuji, is one of the active volcanoes in Fukushima Prefecture, measuring approximately 10km wide at its base. Its beautiful shape gives it the nickname Aizu Fuji...

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