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Nakajima Park
Nakajima Park brings pond, paths and seasonal greenery into central Sapporo.
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KyushuPreview
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
Explore marine habitats beside Beppu Bay at Ōita's Umitamago.
HokkaidōPreview
Onuma Quasi-National Park
Ōnuma's lake islands and Komagatake views shape an easy Hokkaido circuit.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
Ryogoku Kokugikan
See a scheduled grand sumo tournament at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.
Tokyo & KantōPublic
Shinjuku Central Park
Shinjuku Central Park places trees, lawns and public plazas among the towers of Nishi-Shinjuku. Its position beside the metropolitan government complex makes the surrounding skyline a constant part of the walk. Follow the open paths through the park's different sections, checking current notices before planning around a particular water feature or recreation area.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
Shinobazu Pond
Circle Ueno's Shinobazu Pond past lotus beds and Bentendō.
Nagoya & Central JapanPreview
Fugan Canal Kansui Park
Toyama's Kansui Park centers on canal water and the Tenmonkyō bridge.
OsakaPreview
Ikuno Korea Town
Ikuno Korea Town concentrates Korean food, groceries and shops in a working Osaka neighborhood.
Tokyo & KantōPublic
Kokyo Gaien National Garden
Kokyo Gaien's open plaza, black pines and moat-side views frame the outer edge of Tokyo's Imperial Palace. Stone walls, gates and the Nijubashi area help reveal the scale of the former Edo Castle landscape. Explore the public outer grounds as their own walk, keeping palace tours and other separately managed areas distinct from this garden visit.
HokkaidōPreview
Lake Mashu Observatory No.1
Look into Lake Mashū's caldera from Observatory No. 1.
HokkaidōPublic
Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE
Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE presents aquarium exhibits inside a castle-like centerpiece near Noboribetsu Station. Additional marine-animal facilities and scheduled presentations spread the visit across the complex. Its station-side location is separate from the inland onsen district, so plan the aquarium and hot-spring area as distinct stops when combining them.
Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPreview
Okonomimura
Choose a griddle counter for Hiroshima okonomiyaki at Okonomimura.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
Shibamata Taishakuten
Follow Shibamata's shop street to Taishakuten's carved halls.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
Tama Zoological Park
Explore the wooded animal habitats of Tama Zoological Park.
OsakaPreview
Tennoji Park
Tennoji Park links green paths with separate zoo, museum and garden visits.
Wakayama & KōyasanPreview
Wakayama Castle
Climb Wakayama Castle's stone defenses toward its reconstructed keep.
Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPreview
Chichibugahama Beach
Seek Chichibugahama's sunset mirror when low tide and calm water align.
Nagoya & Central JapanPreview
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Look over Nagoya from MIRAI TOWER above Hisaya-ōdōri Park.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
Jindaiji Temple
Visit Chōfu's Jindai-ji through wooded paths and soba-shop lanes.
KyotoPublic
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Kyoto Gyoen surrounds the Imperial Palace with broad gravel avenues, groves and traces of the former court-noble district. Historic gates and residence sites give the open landscape a history that extends beyond the palace walls. Use the garden for an unhurried walk, arranging access to the imperial compounds separately if they are part of your plans.
HokkaidōPreview
Ningle Terrace
Follow Ningle Terrace's forest boardwalk between Furano craft cottages.
KyotoPreview
Sanzen-in Temple
Sanzen-in's moss, cedars and temple halls define Ōhara's mountain atmosphere.
Tokyo & KantōPreview
VASARA Kimono Rental Asakusa Flagship Store
Rent a kimono at VASARA Asakusa for a planned district walk.
Tokyo & KantōFeaturedPublic
VASARA Kimono Rental Asakusa Sumidagawa Store
VASARA's Sensoji Store rents kimono and yukata near the temple approach in Asakusa. Dressing and optional hair services prepare visitors for a walk through the neighborhood.