An Introduction to Kumamoto The video ‘Kumamoto Tourism Promotional Video,’ created by ‘Bud Vision Movie,’ promotes the local attractions of Kumamoto. Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県, Kumamoto-ken), is located on the west coast of Japan's Kyushu region. There exist quite a number of marvelous sceneries in Kumamoto, very different from the urban image of Japan. Abundant nature, history and traditions, and hot springs. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an introduction to Kumamoto. Be sure to follow along with the video as well! The Land of Fire 'Mt. Aso' Photo：Mt. Aso We'll begin with an introduction the ‘Active Volcano: Mt. Aso’ and the ‘Great Nature of Aso,’ both symbols of Kumamoto. Aso is a famous place to drive around in. The great mountain and vast fields will engulf you! It's also very photogenic and makes for great Instagram photos! The endless, never-ending trail forges a path to another world, hidden above the clouds. Check out the video at 0:29 to see this. ‘Kikuchi Valley (菊池渓谷, Kikuchi-keikoku)’ and ‘Nabegataki Falls (鍋ヶ滝, Nabe-ga-taki), both located at the foot of Mt. Aso, are popular tourist destinations in the mysterious wilderness. The water is crystal clear, as can only be found in Kumamoto Prefecture, a place with an abundance of pure, natural water. Kumamoto is referred to as the ‘Treasure House of Water’ or ‘Home of Water’ due to its abundance of springs. Tsujun Bridge (通潤橋, Tsujun-Kyo), Shirakawa Spring (白川水源, Shirakawa-Suigen), Goro Waterfall (五老ヶ滝, Goro-ga-Taki), Kuma River (球磨川, Kuma-Gawa) Punting, Kuma River Rafting, Amakusa Five-Bridges (天草五橋, Amakusa Go-Kyo) and dolphin watching are all water-related tourist attractions in Kumamoto. Several springs and streams have been listed in the ‘Top 100 Waters of Showa/Heisei,’ and each and every one of them weaves beautifully through the natural landscape in harmony with nature. Kumamoto Castle, a Symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture and One of the Three Famous Castles of Japan Photo：Kumamoto Castle One place you cannot miss in Kumamoto is Kumamoto Castle, tormented by the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016. It's about 50 minutes from Kumamoto Airport by limousine bus. Kumamoto Castle has been watching over and protecting Kumamoto for over 400 years and it is a heartfelt symbol of its people. Kumamoto Castle has been designated as Important Cultural Property along with 'Aso Shrine' (阿蘇神社, Aso Jinja). Aso Shrine has around 450 subsidiaries across the nation, but the main temple is located in Kumamoto. Another must-see destination for history buffs is the Sakitsu Village in Amakusa. It was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2018 as part of the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region. Sakitsu Church (崎津天主堂, Sakitsu Tenshu-Do), located at the center of the village, is a must-visit. It's introduced at 2:42 in the video. Equally impressive is the Oe Church (大江天主堂, Oe Tenshu-Do). Festivals in Kumamoto Source :YouTube screenshot In Kumamoto, several festivals from ancient times still persist. One of such festivals is Yamaga Toro Festival (山鹿灯籠まつり, Yamaga Toro Matsuri) held in summer every year in Yamaga City (山鹿市, Yamaga-Shi), Kumamoto Prefecture. ‘Toro Odori (灯籠踊り)’ passed down from one generation to the next, is an all-night traditional event. The ‘Fire Festival (火の国まつり, Hi-no-Kuni Matsuri, lit. Festival of the Country of Fire),’ is held at the start of August in Kumamoto City (熊本市, Kumamoto-Shi), Kumamoto Prefecture. The large-scale festival surrounds Kumamoto Castle, and features flower trams using streetcars and fireworks displays. Other events, such as the Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine Autumn Festival (藤崎八旛宮秋季例大祭, Fujisaki Hachimangu Shuki Reidaisai) and the fireworks displays, also excite people. These festivals are introduced at 3:06 in the video. Local Cuisine in Kumamoto Kumamoto cuisine, blessed with both rich oceans and mountains, is introduced at 2:57 in the video. One of the charms of Kumamoto is that you can enjoy stuffing your face with both traditional and modern food culture, such as Kuroge Wagyu Beef (黒毛和牛, Kuroge Wagyu), Kumamoto ramen, Aka-Ushi Beef (あか牛, Aka-Ushi), etc. (Go ahead and pig-out. No one's watching). Summary of What to Expect in Kumamoto On top of all the major tourist attractions, Kumamoto offers a relaxing respite in its hot springs. The video introduces the Tsuetate Hot Springs (杖立温泉, Tsuetate Onsen) and the Kurokawa Hot Springs (黒川温泉, Kurokawa Onsen) from 2:22. Also, don’t forget Kumamon, the nationally renowned mascot of Kumamoto! Minami Aso Railway's trolley train, SL Hitoyoshi (南阿蘇鉄道トロッコ列車SL人吉, Minami-Aso-Tetsudo Torokko-Ressha SL Hitoyoshi), attracts many train enthusiasts as well. Trekking, hiking, mountaineering, golf, and horse-riding, are just a few of the many experiences Kumamoto offers! The 'Country of Fire' and 'Home of Water,' Kumamoto, is sure to have you coming back for more. With its vast wilderness and historic cultural assets, it truly does feel like a land completely separate from Japan. 【Official Website】Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Website Motto, Mo-tto! Kumamotto. https://kumamoto.guide/en/

Fukuoka: Where sightseeing, Japanese culture, the outdoors, and Japanese cuisine all come together The video “Hyperlapse Fukuoka City, Japan 4k (Ultra HD) - 福岡 Full ver.” is a promotional video created by the city of Fukuoka. It introduces sightseeing locations, Japanese cuisine such as street food, Japanese culture though festivals, and more, all in one of Japan’s most popular sightseeing destinations- Fukuoka, in Japan's Kyushu region. Fukuoka is said to be a gateway to Asia, as it's a popular sightseeing destination welcoming many visitors to Japan. This video introduces more than 20 famous sightseeing areas and places of cultural interest in Fukuoka. 5 impressive minutes of breathtaking views shown through time lapses and aerial shots taken by drones. We guarantee you'll find a spot you want to visit. Sightseeing in Fukuoka- Recommendations and information about commercial facilities Photo：Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome and hotel From 0:05 in the video, the symbol of Fukuoka, the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome (福岡ヤフオク！ドーム, Fukuoka yafuoku domu) is shown. This is Japan’s first stadium built with a retractable roof, making it usable no matter the weather. This is also the home stadium of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. At 3:23, we can hear the crowd cheering from inside the stadium. Fukuoka Tower (福岡タワー, Fukuoka tawa) is an exquisite 234-meter-tall tower equipped with 8000 pieces of half mirrors reflecting the sky and the city. From the viewing platform, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Fukuoka, which was chosen as one of Japan’s “Top 100 night views”. The ACROS Fukuoka, reminiscent of a park, as well as the Canal City Hakata, built around a meandering canal to create a unique space, are entertainment complexes. These famous structures of Fukuoka Prefecture can be seen at 0:19 in the video. Access to Fukuoka’s recommended sightseeing areas Hakata Station (博多駅, Hakata-eki) is conveniently located about 5 minutes away from Fukuoka Airport (福岡空港, Fukuoka kuko) by subway. outside of that, Kyushu (九州, Kyushu), Kagoshima (鹿児島, Kagoshima), and Honshu (本州, Honshu), are accessible through the JR bullet train (JR新幹線, JR shinkansen). Besides public transportation such as the trains or buses from Hakata Station, renting a car and driving through the city’s highways is also a convenient way to travel in the city. Sightseeing in Fukuoka- history, culture, nature, and our recommendations Photo：The five-story pagoda at Tochoji Temple From 1:11 of the video, Ohori Park (大濠公園, Ohori koen) is introduced. This is a healing location right in the center of Fukuoka City and home to the five-story pagoda of Tochoji Temple (東長寺, Tochoji) as well as the Buddha of Fukuoka, so it's definitely worth seeing. The Fukuoka Buddha is 16.1 meters (52.8 ft) tall, making it the largest wooden Buddha in all of Japan. Next, the Fukuoka City Museum (福岡市博物館, Fukuoka-shi hakubutsukan) located in Momochihama (百道浜, Momochihama) is a cultural facility that introduces the lifestyle of Fukuokans as well as the history of Fukuoka itself. The well-known National Treasure, the “King of Na gold seal” (金印, Kin-in) is also on permanent display. In addition, the Jotenji Temple (承天寺, Jotenji) near Hakata Station boasts an exquisite stone garden. Umi-no-Nakamichi (海の中道, Umi no nakamichi) and Nokonoshima Island (能古島, Nokonoshima) are also brimming with nature. These can be seen from 1:26 in the video. From 2:10 in the video, craftsmen can be seen producing Hakata-ori textiles (博多織, Hakata-ori) and Hakata dolls (博多人形, Hakata-ningyo). The Hakozaki Shrine (筥崎宮, Hakozakigu), with a main worship hall recognized as an Important Cultural Property of Japan is shown, as well as two of the three main festivals of Kyushu. The first is the Tamaseseri Festival (玉取祭・玉せせり, Tamatori・Tamaseseri), where participants compete to get their hands on a lucky ball. Also shown is the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival (博多祇園山笠, Hakata gion yamakasa), which is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. Fukuokan cuisine Around Tenjin Station (天神駅, Tenjin-eki) and Nakasu (中洲, Nakasu) are more than 100 food stands where you can enjoy a great variety of Japanese cuisine such as Hakata ramen (博多ラーメン, Hakata ramen). Fresh sushi and motsunabe (もつ鍋, Motsunabe) are also popular. These popular Fukuokan foods are introduced at 3:03 in the video. A trip isn't complete without tasting food made from the very best local ingredients! Traveling in Fukuoka - Summary Photo：Fukuokan street food As shown in the video, Fukuoka is an area where you can thoroughly enjoy Japan’s culture, sightseeing, and cuisine. There are many more charming areas in the video that we couldn't get around to in this article, so if you haven't checked it out yet, we recommend giving it a look. You're sure to be charmed by what Fukuoka has to offer! 【Official Website】Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City Municipal Office Homepage https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/english/index.html

Sightseeing Destinations and Popular Attractions in Hiroshima This video, titled "LOVE HIROSHIMA Promotional Video｜Full Ver｜English Edit" (LOVE HIROSHIMA プロモーションビデオ Full Ver 英語編), was uploaded by the "Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Federation." The video gives aerial drone footage of sightseeing destinations around Hiroshima Prefecture. Just watching the video will have you feeling like you're on a full blown trip to Hiroshima! Most people start their trips from Hiroshima Station or Hiroshima Airport. Enjoy an amazing trip full of history, culture, and the unique food of Hiroshima! Sightseeing Destinations in Hiroshima Photo：The Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Prefecture At the beginning of the video we're introduced to Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja), a popular sightseeing destination in Miyajima, Hiroshima, and from 0:21 in the video, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome are introduced. Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome have both been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If you're traveling in Hiroshima Prefecture, be sure to stop by Yamato Museum in Kure and see the white walls of Joge, Fuchu as well. Going to Bayside Beach, Mikumarikyo Forest Park, Bungo Channel, and Sandan-kyo is popular too. We also recommend outdoor activities, such as driving around the islands of the Setouchi area and Shimanami cycling. You can watch the Hiroshima Toyo Carp play baseball at Hiroshima Stadium as well! If you're into sports, check out a game at the Hiroshima Green Arena. Delicious Hiroshima Cuisine! Photo：Hiroshimayaki Hiroshima is also popular as a city where you can eat delicious food. Many travelers return to get a sweet taste of Hiroshimayaki, a type of okonomiyaki. There are other foods, such as oysters, a specialty in the Setouchi area, anagomeshi (eel rice), Onomichi ramen, navy curry from Kure, and horumon tempura. We recommend sipping on some wine at Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery, shown at 4:19 in the video. Many food events are held in Hiroshima throughout the year, so a lot of people come to visit and enjoy them. Summary of Sightseeing in Hiroshima Photo：Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park As you can see in the video, there are many famous sightseeing spots and hidden gems in Hiroshima. Be sure to try the many different seafood dishes in Hiroshima as well! If you're looking to relax and take your time exploring the area, consider booking a hotel. That being said, you can of course enjoy a one day trip to Hiroshima, so be sure to check it out if you have the chance! 【Official Website】Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture｜City Hall Website https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/english/ 【Tripadvisor】Hiroshima https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298561-Hiroshima_Hiroshima_Prefecture_Chugoku-Vacations.html

About the Promotional Video of Isumi City, Chiba The video “Isumi-shi Promotional Video (ISUMI: The City of Four Colorful Seasons),”（いすみ市プロモーション動画（ISUMI～四季彩の街で～)), created by "regional videos" (地ムービー), is a promotional video for Isumi City, located in the southeastern part of Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan. It introduces sightseeing spots and local food in Isumi through story telling. Isumi City in Chiba has been actively promoting the region. For example, it succeeded in being chosen as a filming location for the Japanese film Shoplifters, which received awards and worldwide praise. Isumi City, with its scenery of fishing ports and traditional Japanese village scenery, makes it not only a great place to visit for sightseeing, but also a great place to live as well. Isumi City emphasizes being an area where with a lush natural landscape that has easy access to the Tokyo metropolitan area on a 70-minute express train ride. The local citizens and city workers of Isumi City Hall, as well as the Japanese idol group Kamen Joshi (Masked Girls) and comedian Dronzu Ishimoto appear in this video as local ambassadors of Isumi City. You can enjoy the nice flow of the video with Kamen Joshi’s songs. This video consists of a fun story as well, so you can enjoy some entertainment while sightseeing through the video! Local Food in Isumi City Source :YouTube screenshot In this promotional video for Isumi City, you can see the story with the following plot. Dronzu Ishimoto plays the role of the Isumi City mayor. He tells the surfing representative, the seafood representative, the festival representative, and the sightseeing representative to try the “Isumi Treasure Showdown!" Kamen Joshi and Isumin, the local character of Isumi City, cheer them on. At the mayor’s instruction, the seafood representative introduces the “Ohara Fishing Port Morning Market. You can see this scene at 0:28 in this video. The morning market is held every Sunday morning and is popular among foreign visitors and locals alike. Being quite popular, the market can often be crowded. Ohara Fishing Port lands a ton of fish thanks to its rock reef- the largest in Japan. You can enjoy the freshest seafood with a barbecue as well. This fishing port is known for having the largest catch of crawfish in Japan, and the “Ise Ebi Matsuri” (Crawfish Festival) is held every summer. Octopus fishing is also popular at this fishing port, and "Takomeshi" (octopus rice) and "Takoshabu" (octopus shabu shabu) are also popular. From 3:11 in the video, the actors are shown eating these local dishes with big smiles on their faces. Another delicious local food is "Isumi Rice." At 2:39 in the video, you can see Doronzu Ishii eating a delicious bowl of rice Sightseeing in Isumi City Photo：Surfing Isumi City is also famous for surfing. Taito Surf Point, located at the southernmost point of Kujukurihama, is especially famous. It's the biggest beach in Japan and a popular surfing destination. It's said to be the origin of surfing in Japan. You can see surfing at 0:38 in the video. Members of Kamen Joshi also give it a try! Traveling on the Isumi Railway running through a beautiful rural area covered with crops, is another popular sightseeing route. Isumi City also has unique experiences, such as the “restaurant train,” where passengers can eat cooked crawfish, and the “charter train.” After that, the sightseeing representative introduces multiple sightseeing spots all at once from 1:21 in the video. There's Taitosaki Beacon, a beautiful place with a panoramic view, Kuniyoshi Shrine, with its large, sacred ginkgo tree, Early Morning in Isumi, Isumi City Hall, Gyoganji Temple, Mangijo Park, Genji-Botaru Forest, Kidoizumi Sake Brewery, The Couple Rocks of Tsutsugaura, Kiyomizu dera, the Town of Ohara Fishing Port, Ohara Beach, Takahide Dairy Farm, and Izuna Temple. Tons of great places for taking pictures! The Festivals of Isumi City Source :YouTube screenshot From 1:43, the festival representative introduces Ohara Hadaka Matsuri (Ohara Naked Festival), a traditional festival in Isumi City. Throughout two days of this festival, you can see many powerful men carrying mikoshi, portable shrines, and running around in the sea. This is the biggest festival in Isumi City enough to have big fireworks as well. Summary of Isumi City Who wins the battle and receives the treasures, the surfing representative, the seafood representative, the festival representative, or the sightseeing representative…? Check out the video to see for yourself! As you can see from the promotional video and this article, Isumi City of Chiba Prefecture is a very attractive city. Please travel to Isumi City, a relatively new city since 2005. 【Official Website】The Association of Isumi City Tourism http://www.isumi-kankou.com/

Minato City’s Tourist Locations! The video "【Minato City World Promotion Video】be touched~ Have a moving experience (Japanese/ Long Version/ 5 minutes) ver. 1"（【港区ワールドプロモーション映像】be touched ～心動かされる体験を～（日本語／ロングバーション／5分）ver.1), produced by the Minato ward office, films people giving high fives in various tourist spots throughout Minato city, Tokyo. Minato city, which is one of the most popular areas in Tokyo, has a lot of sightseeing spots and attractions. In the video, we will be introducing all of our recommended sightseeing spots around Minato city. If you watch the video, you're sure to find something that catches your eye! Touring Around Minato City Photo：Shiodome Italian Town Minato city in Tokyo, faces the Tokyo bay, and its residents’ income is ranked number 1 in Japan. It has some of the most affluent residential neighborhoods in Japan, such as Minami-Aoyama, Shirokanedai, Azabu, Roppongi, Akasaka, Mita, and Takanawa. Many high-rise apartments continue to be built here, and it is known as a high class, celebrity area. Roppongi is very popular among foreign tourists for its many restaurants and being one of the famous nightlife areas of Tokyo. However, if you go down an alley, you'll see the old downtown atmosphere, one of the reasons Minato city is so popular. A Look at the Tourist Spots Introduced in the Video Photo：Ginkgo Trees at Jingu Gaien As you can see in the video from 0:26, we start with Zojoji Temple and Shiba Park, then North Aoyama / South Aoyama area of Omotesando, and finally, the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium that was crowded with fans during the Rugby World Cup. Here we can see the rows of Jingu Gaien ginkgo trees turning yellow in the autumn. The interactions at Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, jazz clubs, the Embassy of Afghanistan in Azabudai, and the Higashimachi Elementary School can also be seen in the video. It's an attractive spot where you can feel the history and nature of Japan in the midst of a big city. Around 0:59 in the video, you can see the Azabujuban, taiyaki shop Naniwaya Sohonten, the oden restaurant Fukushimaya, the soba restaurant Sarashina Horii, and the dried goods store Mamegen Honten. From there, we see the kimono art store Sunaga, the Akasaka Hikawa Shrine which becomes very lively during traditional festivals, and the Reception Hall of Akasaka Palace. Following this, we see Suntory Hall, a conclave of music, and Akasaka Sacas, where you can enjoy restaurants serving delicious lunches and cafes. From 1:35 you can see the beautiful Japanese gardens of Hinokicho Park, and the very Instagrammable Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills are always popular with young people dressed up in costumes on Halloween. The beautifully illuminated night view of Roppongi Keyaki Zaka Way is another great spot we recommend. You can also pick up some souvenirs at one of the popular shopping spots. The very popular hotel, Grand Hyatt, comes into view at 2:09, and attractive places such as the National Art Center of Tokyo, the magnificent Tokyo Tower, Atago Shrine, Toranomon Hills, Andaz Tokyo, and Caretta Shiodome are also introduced in the video. On top of that, there's Shimbashi SL Square, the shamisen maker "Ishimuraya," and the long-established Edo hyougu (scroll mountings) artisan, Yuyama Shunpodo. As is introduced from 2:18, there are many great restaurants in which you can enjoy cuisine from all over the world. There's Chinese cuisine, Sushi, Japanese cuisine, Daily Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, Indian curry, and more. Try to find your favorite restaurant! After Keio University, which is one of the Tokyo's "Big 6 Universities," you can see the Australian embassy, and the popular communal bathhouse, Manzaiyu. Tourist spots such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum and the Matsuoka Museum are a couple of hidden gems. The camera moves from National Museum of Nature and Science to Meiji Gakuin University in Shirokanedai, then a very busy Sengakuji during a religious festival, the daifuku confectionary shop Matsushimaya, then continues on to Maxell Aqua Park in Shinagawa. In addition, you can see people high fiving each other at Konan Ryokusui Park, Shibaura Canal, the Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens, Takeshiba Pier, and the Odaiba Marine Park. Summary Minato City's Tourist Spots Photo：The Fantastic illumination of Keyakizaka Street and Tokyo Tower All of the appealing tourist spots of Minato city have been condensed into this 5 and a half minute video. Be sure to check out each of the tourist routes and events that appear in the video; and go on a trip to find your favorite out of all the great places we have introduced! 【Official Website】Minato Ward, Tokyo City Office Homepage https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/ 【Tripadvisor】Minato-ku https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1066451-Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto-Vacations.html

From Historic Buildings to the Great Outdoors! Get a Taste of Japanese Culture With a Visit to Chiba Prefecture! This video is “CHIBA promotion movie (120-sec 2nd version)【2017】” (【2017】千葉県イメージアップ動画（120秒)), created by the Official Chiba PR Channel. Chiba prefecture is excellent not only for its magnificent natural scenery, such as the sea and mountains, but also for its many historical and cultural monuments. Chiba prefecture is full of attractive characteristics of Japan. As a door to Japan, Narita Airport welcomes many foreign visitors with the Japanese spirit of hospitality every day. In this article, we will introduce amazing sightseeing spots in Chiba prefecture. Be sure to follow along with the video. Enjoy All Four Seasons in Chiba! Photo：Boso Flower Line, Chiba If you visit Minamiboso in Chiba, you can enjoy driving through the Boso Flower Line with colorful flowers in bloom between January and April. If you want to go swimming in the sea or enjoy fireworks, it’s best to go in July or August. In fall, it’s worth going to watch the "Ohara Naked Festival" in Isumi, where more than ten portable shrines are thrown into the sea all at once. You can see it at 1:06 in the video. At Kameyama Lake in Kimitsu, you can try cycling, hiking, boating, and fishing. Many tourists visit there during fall. You can see the beautiful autumn leaves at Kameyama Lake from 1:19 in the video. Kominato Railway is a retro-inspired local train line running around Ichihara city, Chiba. There are nostalgic atmospheres along the railway lines and station buildings, and they are often used for shooting TV dramas and commercials. In spring, the area around the railway track is filled with rapeseed, and you can see the scenery as if you were running on a yellow carpet. This video shows Kominato Railway running through yellow fields filled with rape blossoms from 2:04. Surrender to the Nature of Chiba Prefecture Photo：Mt. Nokogiri, Chiba A tour of the majestic oceans and mountains, is an essential part of any visit to Chiba Prefecture. You can enjoy hiking and climbing at Mt. Nokogiri, which is famous for its panoramic view of Futtsu Cape in Tokyo Bay, and fruit picking experiences such as strawberry picking. Byobugaura in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, introduced at 0:56 in the video, is a rough-hewn cliff formed by wave erosion, and is so spectacular that it has been called the "Dover of the East." As Chiba prefecture is surrounded by the sea, you can also try marine sports like kite-surfing or enjoy whale watching. Historical Monuments and Cultural Spots Photo：Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple is famous for Hatsumode (the first shrine visit of New Year). Approximtely three million people visit the temple for Hatsumode. Many tourists visit this temple throughout the year, not only for worship and sightseeing, but also for experiencing Japanese culture, such as Gogoma and Zazen. This video introduces some of Chiba Prefecture's most famous historical attractions, including Tateyama Castle, a koto (Japanese harp) performance at Tojo House, and Kotokuji Temple. Also, Suigo Sawara, (the image at the top of this article), is known as “Little Edo in Hokuso,” This is an artistic town where buildings from the Taisho period still remain. During the Edo period, wholesalers and breweries used to line the banks of the Ono River. Fortunately, this town survived World War II and was not damaged during the war. In 1996, it was registered in the "Groups of Traditional Buildings," and many buildings are still used as restaurants and shops to this day. One of the pleasures of sightseeing in Sawara is visiting the chic townscapes on a boat operated by a sento (a traditional Japanese boatman). Popular Sightseeing Spots to Visit! This isn't everything Chiba has to offer either. A day trip to Chiba is also possible from Tokyo, so you can visit Chiba easily for a date or family day trip. In addition to the spots in this video, you can also visit Tokyo Disney Land, Tokyo Disney Sea, Kamogawa Sea World, Mother Farm, Mitsui Outlet Park, Funabashi Andersen Park, Nomizo Waterfall, Oyama-Senmaida, Umihotaru, IKSPIARI, La La Port Tokyo-Bay, ZOZO Marine Stadium, Chiba Prefectual Museum of Art, Sanyo Media Flower Museum, AEON Mall Makuhari New City, Choshi Fishery, Tokyo German Village, Yoro Keikoku, and more. Find your favorite sightseeing spot in Chiba! Popular Local Food in Chiba Don't miss out on the food when traveling to Chiba, either. Chiba has a wide range of local dishes, such as a namero (minced fish) bowl, a fresh water bowl, Katsuura dan-dan noodles, and even peanuts. Which local food in Chiba are you interested in most? Overview of Chiba Sightseeing Introduction Chiba prefecture is the best place for a day trip in Japan, and it's very close to the capital Tokyo. If you want to fully enjoy your stay in Chiba, we recommend booking an overnight stay at a one of the nearby hotels. There are plenty of hot springs, hotels, and inns in the area. It's a great way to casually experience Japanese culture through nature, hot springs, historical monuments, etc. The video introduces many events, activities, sightseeing spots, and photogenic scenery that we couldn't get to in this article, such as the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival, marine sports, and the Chiba Aqua Marine Marathon. Be sure to take a look at the video and see what else Chiba has to offer. You can enjoy traveling in Chiba however you like, so take your time planning out everything you want to do before visiting. Also take a look at the websites below for more information about what Chiba has to offer. 【Official Website】Chiba Prefectural Government Website https://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/english/index.html 【Official Website】Official Chiba Travel Guide http://japan-chiba-guide.com/en/index.html

人気観光スポット兵庫県紹介動画について こちらの動画は「Hyogo Tourism」が公開した「HYOGO Landscape」です。 兵庫県は関空から約80分（神戸・三宮駅まで）、新幹線の駅もある便利な観光地です。 兵庫県の観光といえば神戸が有名ですが、他の地域も風景、自然、歴史が豊かで観光名所やグルメもたくさん！ 日本のいいものが丸ごと詰まった、どの季節でも楽しめる兵庫県の観光名所をご紹介します。 兵庫県の人気観光スポット「神戸・阪神」 兵庫県の中心地。神戸は明治時代に外国人居留区になり、外国人と共存する文化が根付いています。 ぜひ本場の神戸ビーフや灘五郷（神戸～西宮）の搾りたて原酒など、グルメを楽しんで頂きたい場所です。 神戸は日本一紅茶の消費量が多く、多くのカフェがあります。 旧居留地のハイソなカフェから元町の隠れ家カフェまでバラエティ豊かなカフェ文化をお楽しみ下さい。 北野坂は洋館が有名ですがモスクや教会もぜひ。 有馬温泉は鉄分を含む「金泉」と透明な「銀泉」が楽しめる癒しスポット。 六甲山から望む夜景、西宮浜と芦屋浜ヨットハーバーなど風景を楽しめる場所も。 北野坂には各国料理、スイーツなどグルメも多数あります。スイーツ店の午後は混むので時間帯にご注意を！ 兵庫県の人気観光スポット「播磨」 日本の歴史的観光スポットと言えば京都が有名ですが、兵庫県播磨地区は歴史上重要な施設がたくさんあります。 播磨は広いので列車やバスを乗り継ぐ旅になりますが、比較的観光客も少なく存分に「日本」の風景が味わえます。 昭和レトロな町並みも必見！リアルな日本の地方都市を観光できます。 兵庫県の人気観光スポット「姫路城」 第二次世界大戦の戦火を逃れた貴重な日本城。 国宝・世界遺産。漆喰の白が特徴で「白鷺城」と呼ばれています。 周辺の城下町の風景も必見！ 兵庫県の人気観光スポット「但馬」 兵庫県北部で日本海に面し、雪が多い地域です。 海に山に大自然が溢れ、自然体験ツアーが豊富。 日本の自然を観光したい方にお勧めの地域です。 夏はシーカヤック、冬はスキーなどが満喫でき、雄大な風景に癒されます。 豊岡市では特別天然記念物コウノトリの屋外繁殖に成功し、繁殖期になるとコウノトリ専用の人工塔で子育てする風景が楽しめます。 城之崎温泉は但馬を代表する癒しスポット。 豊岡かばん、柳細工など一世を風靡した工芸品も多数あります。 風景を楽しむならぜひ山陰海岸ジオパークや氷ノ山へ。 グルメが豊富で松葉かに、出石そば、赤花そば、床瀬そば、但馬牛などが楽しめます。 但馬牛の最高級品が神戸牛で、但馬牛は比較的リーズナブル価格です。 兵庫県の人気観光スポット「丹波」 兵庫県と京都府をまたぐ山間部で、農産物で有名です。 丹波は「土」と縁が深い地域です。 立杭には陶器の丹波焼の窯が多数並び、恐竜の骨が発掘された丹波竜の里公園は男の子も楽しめます。 農作物はどれも瑞々しく、お土産にもお勧めです。 篠山は古民家が点在し、巡るだけでも楽しい場所です。 丹波はアクセスが便利な地域なのに日本の里山の風景を体感できる隠れた名所です。 でかんしょ踊り、黒井城跡、篠山城跡、紅葉寺で有名な石上寺など歴史を触れる旅がお薦めです。 陶器好きな方はぜひ立杭陶の郷で名品を探してみましょう。 丹波の黒豆（黒枝豆）、丹波栗など農作物、松茸、ぼたん鍋（冬季）など、四季を通してグルメが豊富です。 兵庫県の人気観光スポット「淡路」 兵庫県、そして日本最大の島、淡路島は日本のふるさと。 古事記の国産み神話の舞台を体感できる観光スポットです。 明石海峡大橋を通って気楽に観光できます。 最近は自転車で淡路一周する「あわいち」が有名で兵庫県を代表するサイクリングスポットに。 道中は急坂や危険な場所が多いので初心者は明石港からフェリー（ジェノバライン）経由で西側だけ走るのをお勧めします。 伊弉諾神社を始め、淡路浄瑠璃、洲本城など歴史豊かな観光地です。 風景も素晴らしく、鳴門のうずしお、花桟敷、夢舞台、神立岩、灘黒岩水仙郷（期間限定）など多数点在します。 淡路たまねぎ、しらす丼、淡路バーガーなど手軽なB級グルメも豊富。 遊び疲れたら洲本温泉で癒されましょう。 兵庫県の人気観光スポット紹介まとめ こんなにも魅力たっぷりな兵庫県。 きっとあなたのお気に入りのスポットが見つかるはず。 是非一度兵庫県に足を運んでみてはいかがですか。