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Handa Red Brick Building, which is about a 5-minute walk from Sumiyoshicho Station on the Nagoya Railway, was founded in 1898 as a manufacturing factory for Kabuto Beer. The building was designed by the great Meiji architect, Yorihiro Tsumaki, and is one of the top five brick buildings in existence in Japan. There are very few remains of the beer factory, making it a very valuable structure. The facility has a "Permanent Exhibition Room" that introduces the history of the birth of Kabuto Beer, a cafe where you can taste reprinted Kabuto Beer, a souvenir shop, and the "Handa Red Brick Marche," which has a wide variety of interesting themes, is also held regularly. If you visit Nagoya, you should definitely stop by.
You can spend a lot of time just looking at the exhibits at museums and art galleries, but why not take part in the exhibitions and events held at various locations? Its charm is overwhelming, and some fans say they have fallen in love with museums and art galleries because of the special exhibitions. It is also refreshing to visit local shrines and temples and admire the Buddhist statues and gardens. There are some temples where you can experience meditation, sutra copying, etc., so why not knock on the gate and try a little spiritual training?
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Studio Suzusan
"Studio Suzusan" is an old private house located in a quaint retro townscape from the Edo period, about a 5-minute walk from Arimatsu Station on the Nagoya Railway.It is a facility where you can enjoy learning about Nagoya's traditional craft "Arimatsu Narumi Shibori" through hands-on experience. You can choose from four experience courses where you can experience the beauty, the value of handiwork, and local culture. We recommend creating your own original photo to create memories of your trip.
自遊花人水引ミュージアム
At the Jiyukajin Mizuhiki Museum in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, you can enjoy a variety of works, including original Mizuhiki "Shiki no Ito" lampshades made in 200 colors that transport you to a fantastical space. In the gallery on the 3rd floor of the adjoining store, there is a hands-on class where you can learn how to make mizuhiki in about 30 minutes by a mizuhiki craftsman, and there is also a display and sale of mizuhiki interior goods and accessories. Yuriko Hirose, a mizuhiki artist who won the Kanazawa City Cultural Activities Award, is spreading the word about modern mizuhiki. Recommended for making memories of your trip to Kanazawa.
和モダンN6北円山
"Japanese Modern N6 Kitamaruyama" is located about a 10-minute walk from Nishi-28-chome Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway. This showroom displays and sells a wide variety of attractive traditional crafts that have been passed down for many years by craftsmen from across the country. You can leisurely admire the crafts and purchase products designed and manufactured by the facility. Visitors can also experience wearing a kimono, tour the showroom, and enjoy tea sweets and matcha in the tea room.
長州苑
"Choshuen" is a popular tourist spot in Yamaguchi City, located in front of the "Rurikoji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda", a national treasure and one of Japan's three most famous pagodas. There is a souvenir shop offering a wide range of specialty products from Yamaguchi Prefecture, where you can try your hand at traditional crafts like doll painting and washi paper tapestries. Additionally, the store houses restaurants like "Kozan" and "5-En CAFE", which serve dishes made with local ingredients. Be sure to visit for a meal or some shopping during your sightseeing trip.
アトア átoa
"átoa," located about 3 minutes by car from the Kyobashi IC on the Hanshin Expressway, is a new type of urban aquarium that combines an aquarium and art. The zone, where a fantastic and original space spreads out, is equipped with symbolic aquariums shaped like the theme, including a glass-bottomed aquarium that makes you feel as if you are walking on water, and a spherical aquarium, among which there are mainly fish, reptiles, A variety of animals such as birds and mammals live there. Small-clawed otters and Humboldt penguins that swim gracefully in the water are popular with both children and adults. You can enjoy encounters with living creatures that make you feel as if you are stepping into a scene from a movie or stage play.
アガペ大鶴美術館
This art museum is located about 18 minutes by car from Arima Onsen in Kobe, Hyogo. With the aim of "healing the soul and bringing hope and comfort through art," the museum has a permanent exhibition of about 500 pieces, including ivory carvings, Chinese art, and bronze ware. A new wing opened in November 2024, and it has about 350 lithographs by artist Marc Chagall.
薫寿堂
"Kunjudo" is an incense manufacturer located on Awaji Island in Hyogo. Since its founding in 1893, the company has continued to develop and manufacture better products that are in line with the times, based on the techniques it has cultivated over the past 130 years. At the showroom, you can purchase incense sticks, incense sticks, and scented goods such as fragrance sheets. The incense-making experience allows you to easily create your own original incense, and is fun for both children and adults
ベネックス恐竜博物館(長崎市恐竜博物館)
The Benex Dinosaur Museum, located in Nagasaki Mozaki Dinosaur Park, is Japan's third dinosaur-themed museum. It showcases over 180 specimens, including local fossil finds and a 13-meter-long Tyrannosaurus skeleton replica, all in a spacious area. Visitors of all ages can enjoy watching and touching exhibits, including fossils and realistic robotic dinosaurs. The "Open Lab" features an X-ray CT system and a cleaning room where fossils are extracted from rocks for closer examination.
半田赤レンガ建物
Handa Red Brick Building, which is about a 5-minute walk from Sumiyoshicho Station on the Nagoya Railway, was founded in 1898 as a manufacturing factory for Kabuto Beer. The building was designed by the great Meiji architect, Yorihiro Tsumaki, and is one of the top five brick buildings in existence in Japan. There are very few remains of the beer factory, making it a very valuable structure. The facility has a "Permanent Exhibition Room" that introduces the history of the birth of Kabuto Beer, a cafe where you can taste reprinted Kabuto Beer, a souvenir shop, and the "Handa Red Brick Marche," which has a wide variety of interesting themes, is also held regularly. If you visit Nagoya, you should definitely stop by.
コニカミノルタ プラネタリアTOKYO
"PLANETARIA TOKYO" is located within the iconic Yurakucho Tower in Tokyo, known as "Yurakucho Marion". It is operated by a leading manufacturer of planetarium equipment in Japan. The shows, featuring high-definition visuals and immersive sound, make you feel like you are journeying through outer space. In addition to commentary on the seasonal night sky and captivating themed shows, the facility offers luxurious premium seating and a variety of programs suitable for all ages, from children to adults. It is an ideal spot for dates and family outings, where you can enjoy a unique experience surrounded by the wonders of the universe.
道の駅 たけはら
"Roadside Station Takehara" is located approximately an 8-minute walk from JR Takehara Station, in a town overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and filled with traditional atmosphere.The "Specialty and Direct-from-the-Farm" corner offers a wide selection of freshly picked local vegetables and fruits, along with a variety of specialty products from Takehara. The "Tourist Information" corner is also well-stocked with souvenirs, including local sake and bamboo crafts. At the restaurant on the premises, you can enjoy local delicacies such as "Togeshita Beef" beef bowls, udon noodles, and "Madai no Zuke don (red sea bream marinated bowl)". There is also a dog terrace, so you can enjoy it with your pet. It is a popular place for people to interact, both in the local area and as a tourist destination that is easy for anyone to use.