Sendai was the castle town of the "daimyō" Date Masamune. The remains of Sendai Castle stand on a hill above the city. Miyagi Prefecture boasts one of Japan's three greatest sights. Matsushima, the pine-clad islands, dot the waters off the coast of the prefecture. The following are also noted as attractions:
Visitor attractions
Miyagi Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture | Visitor attractions
Sendai Castle, Matsushima, the pine-clad islands, etc. Sendai Castle and Matsushima, to name a few. Sendai Castle, Matsushima, the pine-clad islands, etc. Sendai, Matsushima, etc.
what year did the mayflower land on plymouth bay
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December 16, 1620
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where was this colony located?
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Plymouth, Massachusetts
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which is the ship they traveled to this place in?
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"Mayflower"
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is there a society bearing the same name as the ship?
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Yes, The General Society of Mayflower Descendants, or The Mayflower Society
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what was the language spoken by the people who came on the ship?
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was the place mentioned earlier associated with any war?
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Yes, Revolutionary War
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what sort of public transportation is found here?
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Several transportation facilities available such as buses, railways, airports, ferry, etc
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are there other cities closely similar to this one?
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Yes, it  has shared a twin-city status with Devon in United Kingdom and Shichigahama, Miyagi Prefecture in Japan
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has the last mentioned prefecture experienced any natural disaster?
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Yes, earthquake and tsunami
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when did these occur?
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On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and a subsequent major tsunami, on  April 7, 2011, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake
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how many people live in this city?
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what are some tourist attractions in this place?
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Sendai was the castle town of the "daimyō" Date Masamune. The remains of Sendai Castle stand on a hill above the city. Miyagi Prefecture boasts one of Japan's three greatest sights. Matsushima, the pine-clad islands, dot the waters off the coast of the prefecture. The following are also noted as attractions:
Miyagi Prefecture | Visitor attractions
This list is of the Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefecture of Miyagi.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyagi) | Introduction
This list is of the Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan located within the Prefecture of Miyagi.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyagi) | Introduction
As of 1 July 2019, thirty-six Sites have been designated as being of national significance (including one *Special Historic Site); the Dewa Sendai Kaidō Nakayamagoe Pass spans the prefectural borders with Yamagata.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyagi) | National Historic Sites
As of 1 May 2014, two Places have been designated at a prefectural level.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyagi) | Prefectural Places of Scenic Beauty
The Hagi Museum is modeled after a traditional samurai residence. The exhibits are detailed and realistic, and are changed every year. The permanent collection is data about Hagi's history and collections about Takasugi Shinsaku. Hagi also contains a reverberatory furnace which has been designated a World Heritage Site.
Yamaguchi Prefecture | Tourism
The most popular place for tourism is Shimonoseki, for example Karato Fish Market. There is a large fireworks festival in summer. Another attraction is the Kintai Bridge in the town of Iwakuni. This five-arched wooden structure is considered a symbol of Western Honshū. The area on the banks of the Nishiki river close to the bridge is considered among the best places in Japan for Hanami, when groups of family and friends gather in early April to view cherry blossoms. Hagi City is in the north of Yamaguchi. It is a very traditional city. The usual color of Japanese post boxes is red, but in Hagi they are painted green or brown.
Yamaguchi Prefecture | Tourism
As of 1 May 2014, ten Places have been designated at a municipal level.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyagi) | Municipal Places of Scenic Beauty
The following list sorts all cities (including towns and villages) in the Japanese prefecture of Miyagi with a population of more than 10,000 according to the 2015 Census. As of October 1, 2015, 29 places fulfill this criterion and are listed here. This list refers only to the population of individual cities, towns and villages within their defined limits, which does not include other municipalities or suburban areas within urban agglomerations.
List of cities in Miyagi Prefecture by population | Introduction
Museum of Baekje in Misato and West Shosoin in Misato, both built in 1996, as part of the tourism partnership in Japan and South Korea.
Misato, Miyazaki | Local attraction
This list is of the Cultural Properties of Japan designated in the category of for the Prefecture of Miyagi.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - structures (Miyagi) | Introduction
As of 1 May 2018, a further two hundred and fifty-six Sites have been designated as being of municipal importance.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyagi) | Municipal Historic Sites
The town takes pride in the fact that it still has beaches with "squeaking sand", which have become rare in Japan due to human induced environmental changes.
Onagawa, Miyagi | Local attractions
As of 20 May 2019, fifteen Sites have been designated as being of prefectural importance.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyagi) | Prefectural Historic Sites
Sky Dream Fukuoka, in Fukuoka's western ward, was one of the world's largest Ferris wheels at a height of 120 meters. It was closed on September 2009. The surrounding shopping center, Marinoa City Fukuoka, still attracts millions of visitors each year. Other shopping centers that attract tourists include Canal City, JR Hakata City, and Hakata Riverain. Fukuoka Castle, located adjacent to Ohori Park in Maizuru Park, features the remaining stone walls and ramparts left after a devastating fire during the upheaval of the Meiji Restoration. It has now been preserved along with some reconstructed prefabricate concrete towers constructed during the 1950s and 1960s, when there was a trend across Japan to rebuild damaged castles as tourist attractions.
Fukuoka | Attractions
Major landmarks in the area include the Yamanokami Shrine and various ancient burial mounds dating from before 250BC.
Kogota, Miyagi | Main sights
The shrine in question is the famous Atsuta Shrine, one of the most famous in Japan and a popular pilgrimage destination in the Edo period. The area is now part of downtown Nagoya metropolis.
Miya-juku | History
As of 1 August 2014, six Places have been designated at a national level (including one *Special Place of Scenic Beauty); Landscape of Oku no Hosomichi is a serial designation spanning ten prefectures.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyagi) | National Places of Scenic Beauty
The following table lists the 29 cities, villages and towns in Miyagi with a population of at least 10,000 on October 1, 2015, according to the 2015 Census. The table also gives an overview of the evolution of the population since the 1995 census.
List of cities in Miyagi Prefecture by population | List
Miyagi Prefecture is one of the main settings of the anime series "Haikyū!!". The most well-known fictional schools located there are Karasuno High School, Aoba Johsai High School, Date Tech High and Shiratorizawa Academy, as well as Sendai City Gymnasium.
Miyagi Prefecture | Popular culture
Hachioji stretches over a large area, combining such diverse parts as the densely populated city center and its shopping district with the hardly populated rural areas in the west.
Hachiōji | Local attractions
Tsu is the capital and Yokkaichi is the largest city of Mie Prefecture, with other major cities including Suzuka, Matsusaka, and Kuwana. Mie Prefecture is located on the eastern coast of the Kii Peninsula, forming the western side of Ise Bay which features the mouths of the Kiso Three Rivers. Mie Prefecture is a popular tourism destination home to Nagashima Spa Land, Suzuka International Racing Course, and some of the oldest and holiest sites in Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan, including the Ise Grand Shrine and the Tsubaki Grand Shrine.
Mie Prefecture | Introduction
A popular troupe of Takarazuka Revue plays in Takarazuka. Arima Onsen in the south of the province in Kita-ku, Kobe is one of the Three Ancient Springs in Japan. The north of Hyogo Prefecture has sightseeing spots such as Kinosaki Onsen, Izushi, and Yumura Onsen. Takeda Castle in Asago is often referred to locally as the "Machu Picchu of Japan". The matsuba crab and Tajima beef are both national delicacies.
Hyōgo Prefecture | Tourism
This list is of the Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefecture of Miyazaki.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyazaki) | Introduction
The original territory was east-west long from the Ōu Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, including current Sendai, Shiogama, and Tagajō cities. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 69,567 and a density of 620.80 persons per km². The total area is 112.06 km².
Miyagi District | Introduction
The following travel- and tourism-related videos were shot and provided by video artist egawauemon.
Miyazaki Prefecture | Video Footage
Famous tourist attractions in the city center include Puyong Pavilion, the Haeju Dharani Monument, the Haeju Sokbinggo, and several trees classified as living monuments. Farther out, scenic spots include Suyangsan Falls, the Sokdamgugok scenic area, Suyangsan Fortress and the Sohyon Academy.
Haeju | Culture and travel
As of 1 August 2015, ninety-seven properties at thirty-three sites have been registered (as opposed to designated) at a national level.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - structures (Miyagi) | Registered Cultural Properties
In 1870, Hyuga Province was renamed to Miyazaki Prefecture with Miyazaki being its capital. After the completion of the nationwide railroad system, many new people began to settle in the area. In 1940, the imperialist Shōwa regime constructed the 37 meter Hakkō Ichiu pillar upon the legendary site of Emperor Jimmu's palace. Located near Miyazaki, it was originally intended to symbolize the divine right of the Empire of Japan to "unify the eight corners of the world". The tower survived the war and is now the center piece of the Heiwadai-koen peace park. On January 1, 2006, the towns of Sadowara and Tano (both from Miyazaki District), and the town of Takaoka (from Higashimorokata District) were merged into Miyazaki.
Miyazaki (city) | History
Miyagi Prefecture is in the central part of Tōhoku, facing the Pacific Ocean, and contains Tōhoku's largest city, Sendai. There are high mountains on the west and along the northeast coast, but the central plain around Sendai is fairly large. Matsushima is known as one of the three most scenic views of Japan, with a bay full of 260 small islands covered in pine groves. Oshika Peninsula projects from the northern coastline of the prefecture.
Miyagi Prefecture | Geography
Sendai is the capital and largest city of Miyagi Prefecture, and the largest city in the Tōhoku region, with other major cities including Ishinomaki, Ōsaki, and Tome. Miyagi Prefecture is located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast and bounded to the west by the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, with 24% of its total land area being designated as Natural Parks. Miyagi Prefecture is home to Matsushima Islands, a group of islands ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan, near the town of Matsushima.
Miyagi Prefecture | Introduction
As of 1 June 2019, two Monuments have been registered (as opposed to designated) as Places of Scenic Beauty at a national level.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyazaki) | Registered Places of Scenic Beauty
This list is of the Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan located within the Prefecture of Miyazaki.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyazaki) | Introduction
As of 1 May 2014, thirty-six properties have been designated at a prefectural level.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - structures (Miyagi) | Prefectural Cultural Properties
As of 1 May 2014, one hundred and twenty properties have been designated at a municipal level.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - structures (Miyagi) | Municipal Cultural Properties
As of 1 April 2019, seven Places have been designated at a prefectural level.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyazaki) | Prefectural Places of Scenic Beauty
Local attractions include Awaji Yumebutai (Kiseki No Hoshi Greenhouse), Nojima Fault (the focus of the Great Hanshin earthquake), Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park, Honpuku-ji Temple and Awaji World Park Onokoro. Kansai University of Nursing and Health Sciences is also located in the city.
Awaji, Hyōgo | Introduction
This list is of the Cultural Properties of Japan designated in the category of for the Prefecture of Miyagi.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - historical materials (Miyagi) | Introduction
Tourists from both Japan and overseas who visit Hiroshima and Miyajima often extend their travels to include Iwakuni.
Iwakuni | Sightseeing
Izushi has castle ruins, a popular local scenic spot. The first and original castle's location on top of Mount Ariko was too difficult for even the ruling family and their retainers to reach easily and, in 1604, it was moved to the base of the mountain. It is the second castle's location which now a popular tourist spot and a beautiful backdrop for several local "matsuri" (festivals), such as the "Kimono Matsuri" (September), "Kenka Danjiri" (Fighting Floats—October), "Oshiro Matsuri" (Castle Festival—November) and "Hatsu Uma" (First Horseride—March). While the castle itself does not exist anymore, the two front guardhouses were restored in 1968.
Izushi, Hyōgo | Tourism
Tsu is famous for its , a festival commemorating the arrival of the Joseon Tongsinsa delegation from Korea during the feudal period. There are two other cities that celebrate Tōjin Odori: Suzuka city in Mie Prefecture and Ushimado-chō in Okayama Prefecture. The ruins of Tsu Castle have been made into a downtown city park. Kitabatake Shrine and Yūki Shrine are notable local Shinto shrines.
Tsu, Mie | Local attractions
One day, when the fishermen were collecting rocks to use with the fixed-nets, a stray rock fell and killed one of the cats. The fishermen, feeling sorry for the loss of the cat, buried it and enshrined it at this location on the island. There are at least ten cat shrines in Miyagi Prefecture. There are also 51 stone monuments in the shape of cats, which is an unusually high number compared to the other prefectures. In particular, these shrines and monuments are concentrated in the southern area of the island, overlapping with the regions where silkworms were raised.
Tashirojima | Cat shrine
Because of the show, Yumura has a connection with Hiroshima, and strings of paper cranes (sembazuru) folded by locals and tourists are regularly sent to Hiroshima. Other local sightseeing spots include the San-in Kaigan National Park (this coastline was once a part of the Asian mainland, and features many beaches, caves and rock formations) and Tajima Bokujo Park (a farm park where visitors can interact with animals and experience making traditional local cuisine). There is also a skifield open at Bokujo Park during the winter months.
Yumura Onsen (Hyogo) | Sightseeing
In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,716 and a population density of 109.80 persons per km². The total area was 106.70 km². Motoyoshi was divided into four districts: Magome, Koizumi, Tsuya, and Ohya. Koizumi and Ohya were both home to spectacular beaches until the disaster of March 11. Tsuya constitutes "downtown" Motoyoshi. Fishing and farming are the main industries though a printing company is also a large local employer. Motoyoshi, like many of Japan's smaller towns, had a declining population as young people increasingly moved to the large regional cities of Kesennuma and Sendai, or further South to Tokyo.
Motoyoshi, Miyagi | Introduction
Matsunoyama is one of the sites of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial.
Matsunoyama, Niigata | Local attractions
In addition, numerous seasonal festivals ("matsuri") offer a glimpse of rural or traditional Japan. Some famous examples are the Akita Kantō, the Omagari Fireworks, Namahage Festival, and the Yokote Kamakura Festivals. Kakunodate, known as the little Kyoto, features many preserved samurai houses. The Aoyagi house is the former residence of Odano Naotake, who illustrated Japan's first modern guide to human anatomy. The house is now a museum and gallery of medical illustrations and traditional crafts.
Akita Prefecture | Tourism
The volcanically active area is famous for the Naruko Hot Spring Villages (鳴子温泉郷), a cluster of five villages -- Naruko, East Naruko, Nakayamadaira, Kawatabi and Onikōbe -- with abundant hot springs. The reputed curative properties of the springs make them especially popular with people in ill health. Several ski resorts also operate nearby in the winter. Naruko is one among many places to claim to have originated the "kokeshi", a cylindrical wooden doll emblematic of Tōhoku. The Japan Kokeshi Museum is located in Naruko, and some 80 craftsmen work full-time at the art today.
Naruko, Miyagi | Tourism and Sightseeing
The present pagoda was rebuilt in 1984. Both have been designated Prefectural Cultural Properties.
Kiyomizu-dera (Miyama, Fukuoka) | Introduction
As of 1 August 2015, twenty Important Cultural Properties (including three *National Treasures) with forty-two component structures have been designated, being of national significance.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - structures (Miyagi) | National Cultural Properties
This list is of paintings designated in the category of for the Prefecture of Miyagi.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - paintings (Miyagi) | Introduction
Local museum in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture shows folk culture of the area. The main purpose of this museum is the preservation of farmhouses from Shirakawa, Gifu (village). These buildings were exclusive to Japan and were made to house large families. Having historical farmhouses as the main attraction for this museum put Japanese culture and history as a tourist attraction. The Folk Customs Museum is a center of tourism in the area and in 1988 averaged more than 2,000 visitors a day. Rural heritage and cultural history is an important viewing for tourist.Takayama is a main tourist destination and is trying to account for more of Japan's tourism market.
Hida, Gifu | Folk Customs Museum
Hateruma is visited by a comparatively high number of Japanese tourists from Ishigaki on day trips, as it boasts the southernmost tip of land of Japan. In addition, the southernmost school and the southernmost police station of Japan are tourist attractions. Further places of interest include:
Hateruma | Sights
The old residence of is located on the island of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Erected around 1819 by the local governor, it has been designated an Important Cultural Property as representative of the architecture of the Yaeyama Islands. The gardens are a Place of Scenic Beauty.
Miyaradunchi | Introduction
The Michio Miyagi Memorial Hall, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, was opened in 1978 on the site where he spent his last years. The museum includes his personal instruments and artifacts, the library where he composed his music and wrote his essays, a room with his music and videos, a library, lecture hall and music hall for concerts.
Michio Miyagi | Michio Miyagi Memorial Hall
Futaba no Sato, a museum dedicated to sumo wrestler Futabayama Sadaji, is located in the city. There is a statue outside the museum, built by the government in 1999, depicting the names and hand prints of three sumo wrestlers who have won more than 60 competitive bouts. In addition to Futubayama, Tanikaze Kajinosuke and Hakuhō Shō are represented on the statue. A Shinto shrine known as Usa Jingū is situated in the city, and attracts as many as 1.8 million visitors annually.
Usa, Ōita | Attractions
The site of Miyao Castle is now a small park on top of Yougai Hill. There is an explanatory signboard and a small shrine there. The hill is bounded on all sides by residences, shops restaurants, hotels, and "ryokan"; access to the park is via two staircases on opposite sides of the hill, one of which is very near the ferry docks. The Miyao Castle site is given little or no attention in the tourist literature of Itsukushima, and so it is rarely visited.
Miyao Castle | Aftermath
In the center of the city lies Imabari Castle. It was built by Tōdō Takatora in 1604. The castle is unusual in that seawater is used in its moat. Imabari has six temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage from 54 to 59 which are Enmeiji, Nankōji, Taisanji, Eifukuji, Senyuji, and Kokubunji. Imabari is also the location of the Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture opened in 2011.
Imabari, Ehime | Tourism
The town is well known in the region for its beaches, and Shobutahama is a popular summer day-trip location for people from across Miyagi. During the summer season, a handful of "Umi no ie" (海の家) or "sea houses" are temporarily constructed on the beach, selling drinks and beach toys. Azukihama (小豆浜) in Hanabuchihama (花渕浜), is frequented almost year-round by the surfing community in Miyagi and northern Japan.
Shichigahama | Seasonal tourism
As of 1 May 2018, four Places have been designated at a municipal level, including:
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyazaki) | Municipal Places of Scenic Beauty
Karatsu, with its fine castle, is a tourist destination in Saga. The remains of a Yayoi village in Yoshinogari also attract large numbers of sightseers. Another place to visit is Yūtoku Inari Shrine, one of Japan's three biggest Inari shrines.
Saga Prefecture | Tourism
A historical building is the Naganuma House. It was built in 1839. It shows the way of life in the Edo era.
Miyako, Fukuoka | Landmark Architecture
The site is now public archaeological park with several restored structures to form a tourist attraction.
Yoshizaki-Suba Site | Overview
As of 1 June 2019, five Places have been designated at a national level.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Miyazaki) | National Places of Scenic Beauty
Miyagi Prefecture was formerly part of the province of Mutsu.
Miyagi Prefecture | History
This list is of the Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan located within the Prefecture of Mie.
List of Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan (Mie) | Introduction
As of 1 May 2018, one hundred and nine Sites have been designated as being of prefectural importance.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyazaki) | Prefectural Historic Sites
Miyamoto Musashi lived the last part of his life in Kumamoto. His tomb and the cave where he resided during his final years (known as Reigandō, or "spirit rock cave") are situated close by. He penned the famous "Go Rin no Sho" ("The Book of Five Rings") whilst living here. The downtown area has a commercial district centred on two shopping arcades, the Shimotori and Kamitori, which extend for several city blocks. The main department stores are located here along with a large number of smaller retailers, restaurants, and bars. Many local festivals are held in or near the arcades.
Kumamoto | Other notable sites
This list is of the Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefecture of Mie.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Mie) | Introduction
There is the Lake Biwa Museum related to the natural history of Lake Biwa located within the city and close to a bridge over the lake, and the Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden features extensive displays of lotus plants. The city is often confused with Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, which is a famous hot spring resort. There is even an imitation of the Gunma Kusatsu hot spring in the local public bath house.
Kusatsu, Shiga | Tourism
As of 1 May 2018, a further one hundred and nine Sites have been designated as being of municipal importance.
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyazaki) | Municipal Historic Sites
Per Japanese census data, and , Miyagi has had fastest growth between 1940-1950 and continued to exhibit growth up until 21st century. Despite Miyagi Prefecture population overall decreasing, its prefecture capital Sendai continues to have population increase.
Miyagi Prefecture | Population
There are 18 designated cultural treasures in the village; the dosojin matsuri is a national cultural treasure (designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, in December 1993) while the others, including a three-hundred year old cedar tree by the main shrine, are designated by the village.
Nozawaonsen, Nagano | Cultural attractions
As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 2,661 and a population density of 51.28 persons per km². The total area was 51.89 km². On February 1, 2005, Miya, along with the town of Kuguno, and the villages of Asahi, Kiyomi, Nyūkawa, Shōkawa and Takane (all from Ōno District), the town of Kokufu, and the village of Kamitakara (both from Yoshiki District), was merged into the expanded city of Takayama and no longer exists as an independent municipality.
Miya, Gifu | Introduction
The following is a list of major landmarks in Itami:
Itami, Hyōgo | Sport, leisure, and tourism
The Miyagi Prefecture government office and the main city government offices are located there, along with JR Sendai Station, a busy train station that houses and is surrounded by stores of all kind. A short walk from the station is the Ichibancho shopping district, a popular destination. The outdoor shopping mall is home to countless shops and restaurants, from McDonald's to kimono stores. Eight stations of the Sendai Subway Nanboku Line are also located in this ward.
Aoba-ku, Sendai | Infrastructure
At present, the district consists only of the town of Minamisanriku with a combined population () of 11,860 people, a population density of 72.6 people per km² and an area of . All of the city of Kesennuma and a small part of the city of Tome and part of the city of Ishinomaki were formerly part of the district.
Motoyoshi District, Miyagi | Introduction
Fishing and seasonal tourism are the mainstays of the economy of Miyake.
Miyake, Tokyo | Economy
Miyajima is famous for the Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, "Itsukushima-jinja") which is a Shinto shrine. It is known for its "floating" torii gate. The historic shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of the National Treasures by the Japanese government.
Itsukushima | Itsukushima Shrine
These are the towns and villages in each district:
Miyagi Prefecture | Towns and villages
There are many places of interest in Saito. These include shrines, temples, museums and buildings of architectural or historical interest. Saito is perhaps most famous for Saitobaru which is a National Special Historic site and historical research site. Other notable places include Saito's Sports Center, Concert Hall and Irifune Eel Restaurant. Saitobaru Saitobaru kofungun is a collection of 9 clusters of tumuli comprising 311 burial mounds which lay on a plateau roughly 4 by 2 km in size, making it one of the largest collections of burial mounds in Japan. It was designated a Special Historic site by the Japanese government in 1952.
Saito, Miyazaki | Places of interest
Although the Jinchōkan Moriya Historical Museum has been criticised for merely wrapping a concrete structure in natural materials, it was praised by architect Kengo Kuma as "generating fond feelings of familiarity in people who had never seen it before".
Terunobu Fujimori | Career
The is the location of a former barrier gate and guard post between Sendai Domain and Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate of Edo period Japan. It is located within what is now the city of Kurihara in Miyagi Prefecture. The site has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1963.
Nuruyu Bansho Site | Introduction
Omaezaki City has long been famed for its Omaezaki Lighthouse and its extensive green tea fields. In recent years the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, the visitor centre of which also hosts an Omnimax Cinema, has become a well-known local landmark. Due to the active seismic nature of the region, the nuclear power station has been built to a high level of safety, and its operator, Chubu Electric Power, claims that it can withstand strong tremors.
Omaezaki | Local attractions
In October 1999, the town had an estimated population of 3,246. The population as calculated in previous National Censuses was as follows.
Uguisuzawa, Miyagi | Demographics
As of 1 July 2019, twenty-three Sites have been designated as being of national significance (including one *Special Historic Site).
List of Historic Sites of Japan (Miyazaki) | National Historic Sites
Kurihara is known for its rice production. There are also a number of waterfalls, parks filled with cherry blossoms in spring, and flower gardens. These include: Abazu Gorge, Shiraito Falls, Gorindoyama Park, Hasama River Park, and Sanno Historic Park Iris Garden. It is also a renowned place for viewing the autumn leaves, especially around Mt. Kurikoma. Kurihara also has an abundance of hot spring resorts. These include: Yu-no-Kura Hot Spring, Yubama Hot Spring, Hanayama Hot Spring, and Nuruyu Hot Spring.
Kurihara, Miyagi | Culture
As of 1 May 2019, twelve properties have been designated at a prefectural level.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - historical materials (Miyagi) | Prefectural Cultural Properties
Two of Iga's main tourist attractions are the Iga Ueno Castle and the Iga-ryū Ninja Museum (the area around the city being the historical home of the famous Iga Ninja). There is also an annual Iga Ueno Ninja Festa ninja festival (April 1 to May 6). Other not so well known attractions include:
Iga, Mie | Local attractions
The location is inhabited by a large population of birds. Visitors started to come to the gorge through the Kōshū Kaidō during the Edo period. In 1964 and in 1972 opened Shosēn Gorge Ropeway and Mitake Shosēn Gorge Turnpike, respectively, making it a major tourist destination year around. During the holidays seasons, traffic jam on the turnpike and difficulty with parking due to limited availability often take place. In 1992, the Shosēnkyō Museum of Art, which mainly displays shadow play and kirigami exhibits, was built nearby.
Chichibu Tama Kai National Park | Yamanashi Prefecture side
Miyazaki Prefecture is on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and east, Ōita Prefecture to the north, and Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures to the west. It is one of only two locations on Earth where the fungus "Chorioactis geaster" is found. Miyazaki is the home of the hyuganatsu fruit. As of 31 March 2019, 12% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks, namely the Kirishima-Kinkōwan National Park; Kyūshū Chūō Sanchi, Nichinan Kaigan, Nippō Kaigan, and Sobo-Katamuki Quasi-National Parks; and Mochio-Sekinoo, Osuzu, Saitobaru-Sugiyasukyō, Sobo Katamuki, Wanitsuka, and Yatake Kōgen Prefectural Natural Parks.
Miyazaki Prefecture | Geography
The following list sorts all cities (including towns) in the Japanese prefecture of Miyazaki with a population of more than 5,000 according to the 2015 Census. As of October 1, 2015, 21 places fulfill this criterion and are listed here. This list refers only to the population of individual cities, towns and villages within their defined limits, which does not include other municipalities or suburban areas within urban agglomerations.
List of cities in Miyazaki Prefecture by population | Introduction
Originally a castle town, Himeji is home to the Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For over 400 years, Himeji Castle has remained intact, even throughout the extensive bombing of Himeji in World War II and natural disasters such as the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake and various typhoons. Other attractions include the Engyō-ji temple, Mount Seppiko, Himeji Central Park (a safari park), the Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden in Tegarayama Central Park and the Koko-en Garden.
Himeji | Points of interest
Nikkō National Park is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site which was registered as the 10th World Heritage Site in 1999. This encompasses Rinnō-ji, Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Mount Nantai, and Futarasan Shrine. The Kegon Falls, also in Nikkō, is popular with tourists. To travel between the city and the falls, automobiles and buses take the Irohazaka, a road with dozens of switchbacks. In addition, 400-year-old Japanese Cedars (about 13,000 in total) line the famous Cedar Avenue of Nikkō for roughly 35 km, making it the longest tree-lined avenue in the world. A more recent and modern attraction is the Twin Ring Motegi Circuit race course, which hosts the only IndyCar race outside the United States.
Tochigi Prefecture | Tourism
Notable sites in Aichi include the Meiji Mura open-air architectural museum in Inuyama, which preserves historic buildings from Japan's Meiji and Taishō periods, including the reconstructed lobby of Frank Lloyd Wright's old Imperial Hotel (which originally stood in Tokyo from 1923 to 1967). Other popular sites in Aichi include the tour of the Toyota car factory in the city by the same name, the monkey park in Inuyama, and the castles in Nagoya, Okazaki, Toyohashi, and Inuyama. Aichi Prefecture has many wonderful beaches. For example, Himakajima Beach, Shinojima Beach, Akabane Beach, Utsumi Beach.
Aichi Prefecture | Tourism
The Kumano-taisha Shrine is one of the three great Kumano Shrines in Japan, whose origins date back to the 9th century. Every July, the shrine is the focus of Miyauchi's main festival, when "omikoshi" (portable shrines) are paraded around the town before being returned to the main shrine. The Hygeia Park "onsen", which contains a small Isabella Bird Memorial Exhibition, is also situated in the town
Miyauchi, Yamagata | Local attractions
Located next to the museum is the Shinji Sogō Memorial Museum and Saijo's Tourist Information Center. A life-size "danjiri" float can be viewed year-round in the tourist information center. The Saijō area is home to five Buddhist temples of the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage: Yokomine-ji, Kōon-ji, Hōju-ji, Kichijō-ji, and Maegami-ji.
Saijō, Ehime | Origin of name
As of 1 May 2019, fourteen properties have been designated at a prefectural level.
List of Cultural Properties of Japan - paintings (Miyagi) | Prefectural Cultural Properties
The city of Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan, and many people from far and wide visit there. Along with Tokyo, Kyoto is a favorite location for the graduation trip of Junior High and High schools. Some of the festivals held in Kyoto are "Aoi Matsuri" from 544, "Gion Matsuri" from 869, "Ine Matsuri" from the Edo-era, "Daimonji Gozan Okuribi" from 1662, and "Jidai Matsuri" from 1895. Every shrine and temple holds some sort of event, and many of them are open for public viewing.
Kyoto Prefecture | Tourism
Matsumoto is attractive to travellers not only because of the traditional culture but also its moderate climate and local products. Matsumoto soba is famous for its delicate taste. Local attractions include: Outside the rail station is also a statue of a little girl with a violin, remembering the Suzuki method of teaching music, created by Shinichi Suzuki who lived in the city in his later life.
Matsumoto, Nagano | Local attractions
Until the Meiji Restoration, the area that is now Mie Prefecture was made up of Ise Province, Shima Province, Iga Province, and part of Kii Province. Evidence of human habitation in Mie dates back more than 10,000 years. During the Jōmon and Yayoi periods, agricultural communities began to form along the river and coastal areas of the region. Ise Shrine is said to have been established during the Yayoi period, and in the 7th century the Saikū Imperial Residence was built in what is now Meiwa Town to serve as both a residence and administrative centre for the Saiō, an Imperial Princess who served as High Priestess of Ise Shrine.
Mie Prefecture | History