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"Animal Café Hyakki Yakō", located near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa , is a café where you can meet 70 animals representing about 40 different species. You can encounter animals such as dogs, cats, sloths, red-spotted genets, and Sundas slow lorises, and enjoy a relaxing time seeing and interacting with them. The café offers a wide variety of food and drinks, with its original dorayaki being a must-try for lunch. At night, you can savor meat dishes made from crocodile and kangaroo along with a selection of alcoholic beverages, making it a unique experience for those seeking something different in Kanazawa.
Indoor amusements such as aquariums, science museums, and planetariums that can be enjoyed without worrying about the rain are full of mysterious experiences that will appeal to everyone from children to couples. If you want to be more active, why not work up a sweat with indoor sports such as bouldering?
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大宮門街
This multi-purpose complex, opened in 2022 in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, brings together commercial facilities, offices, and a civic hall. It features restaurants and shops for daily use, a clinic floor, and "RaiBoC Hall", which houses a large hall, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces. On the first floor, Kadomachi Square occasionally hosts public events and is open for general use.
めんたいパーク大洗
Located in Oarai, one of Ibaraki Prefecture’s top tourist destinations, this theme park is dedicated to mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and operated by the renowned mentaiko manufacturer Kanefuku. The facility features an on-site factory where over 5 tons of mentaiko are produced daily, and visitors can watch the production process up close. Freshly made mentaiko is available for purchase and tasting, and a fun gallery allows visitors to learn about mentaiko through interactive exhibits. It’s a hit with both children and adults alike. Nearby attractions include the popular Aqua World aquarium and Hitachi Seaside Park, famous for its seasonal flowers, making this theme park a perfect addition to your itinerary.
ミラージュ大阪
"Mirage Osaka" is a unique space entertainment experience using cutting-edge spatial computing technology, located in "Umekita Park," directly connected to JR Osaka Station. After wearing Apple's cutting-edge device, "Apple Vision Pro," visitors will be amazed at how the real world before their eyes seems to be transformed by magic.
島根県立しまね海洋館アクアス
Located within Iwami Seaside Park, overlooking the vast Sea of Japan, "Shimane Marine Museum Aquas" features some 400 species and 10,000 sea creatures. Highlights include the "Happiness Bubble Rings ®" performed by beluga whales - said to bring good fortune - the "Penguin Pavilion" with around 60 penguins viewed up close, and a 1,000-ton tank where sharks and rays swim gracefully. Other attractions include entertaining performances by sea lions and seals. The museum invites visitors to explore the mystical world of marine life at a gentle, unhurried pace.
Animal Café 百奇夜行
"Animal Café Hyakki Yakō", located near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa , is a café where you can meet 70 animals representing about 40 different species. You can encounter animals such as dogs, cats, sloths, red-spotted genets, and Sundas slow lorises, and enjoy a relaxing time seeing and interacting with them. The café offers a wide variety of food and drinks, with its original dorayaki being a must-try for lunch. At night, you can savor meat dishes made from crocodile and kangaroo along with a selection of alcoholic beverages, making it a unique experience for those seeking something different in Kanazawa.
ハートメモリー軽井沢
This shop specializes in carefully selected popular Shinshu souvenirs. The shelves are filled with local sweets, including the famous Shinshu confection "Ringo no Sasayaki," an exquisite blend of apples, cookies, chocolate, chestnut sweets, and other classic items. There is also a wide selection of miscellaneous goods such as key chains, making them perfect for memorable souvenirs. A space filled with variety, inviting guests to browse and select in an engaging atmosphere.
ドッグテイル
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station, this dog café occupies the fourth floor of a city building and features an open, free-roaming space. Toy Poodles, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Shih Tzus, and other popular small breeds spend their time here, creating a relaxed setting where treats can be offered, toys used for play, or simply quiet moments enjoyed while watching pups sleep. A gentle break from the pace of everyday life awaits, surrounded by the comforting presence of friendly dogs.
湯や 晴ル音
"Yuya Harune" stands in a corner of Yuno Onsen in Shunan City, Yamaguchi. They have three types of hot spring facilities: private hot springs, saunas, and large communal baths. The theme of the private hot spring is Yakushi Nyorai. "Tsubotsubo" is an open space where you can also take a bath in the outside air, with a bathtub shaped like the medicinal pot held by the Yakushi Nyorai in his left hand. In addition, the word "koukou," which represents a shining white light, is an image of the moonlight bodhisattva standing next to Yakushi Nyorai, and you can enjoy the feeling of bathing in dim moonlight even during the day. The public bath has been renovated while retaining the form of Yunoso, which closed in 2022, so fans of the old days will feel nostalgic.
古輪星
"Korinsei" is located in Minaminagano-kenmachi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture.The "Original Coin Ring," which lets you give shape to your travel memories, is crafted by repurposing vintage coins from approximately 40 countries. Each coin has a unique finish, so choosing one is an exceptional experience in itself. The process takes about an hour, so it can easily be fitted in between sightseeing activities. Create your own unique item and make your travel memories even more special.
コニカミノルタプラネタリアYOKOHAMA
"Konica Minolta Planetarium", a leader in the Japanese planetarium industry, has opened its fifth planetarium facility in Yokohama. "KONICA MINOLTA PLANETARIA YOKOHAMA" offers visitors passing through the streets of Minato Mirai a glamping-like starry sky experience, where you can enjoy nature in a refined, luxurious atmosphere. The breathtaking visuals offer a deeply immersive experience, as if you were drifting through outer space. With an original drink in hand, enjoy a work that redefines what a planetarium can be - an extraordinary moment unlike anything in everyday life.
箱根小涌園ユネッサン
This hot spring theme park brings together a colorful array of experiences, from swimming pools and hot springs to outdoor activities, dining, and shopping. "Yunessun," the hot spring area where swimsuits are worn, features a lazy river and unique baths, including the "Wine Bath." "Mori no Yu," an authentic day-use hot spring, offers open-air baths with scenic views as well as private baths, providing a relaxing setting for soaking in a variety of hot springs.
コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO
Located inside the landmark Yurakucho Marion in central Tokyo, this planetarium offers relaxation and entertainment for mature guests. It features two domes: "DOME1," a multipurpose digital dome for immersive visual experiences, and "DOME2," a planetarium dome that projects an exquisitely lifelike night sky. Programs range from artist collaborations to soothing aromatherapy-based shows. A café and shop inspired by the stars and the cosmos are also available.
ロッテアライリゾート
Located in Myoko City, Niigata, amid expansive natural scenery, "Lotte Arai Wellness Mountain Resort" features one of Japan’s leading ski areas. A wide range of activities is available throughout the year, including the thrilling "Zipline" and "Zip Tour" that run through the forest, as well as a pool and indoor activities, offering distinctive experiences for both children and adults. During the green season, activities such as "Tree Adventure" and buggy rides take place in the vast natural setting, while the snow season features winter sports and snow play on fine powder snow, along with a variety of seasonal activities.
コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA
With a new approach centered on "an entertainment-focused planetarium," "Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten NAGOYA" offers relaxation and comfort to residents of Nagoya and surrounding areas. Its immersive dome-screen presentations and beautiful star-filled skies have become a popular attraction for those seeking experiences beyond the everyday. Advanced projection technology designed to enhance realism and a diverse lineup of captivating programs invite visitors to discover stories of the universe and the stars that may have previously gone unnoticed. Time spent in this setting provides a rewarding and tranquil experience.
ボルダリング スペース ココペリ
"Bouldering Space KOKOPELLi" in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, offers the exciting sport of bouldering, which involves climbing walls using only body strength. A beginner-friendly course is available, making it an approachable activity for families visiting from both within and outside the prefecture. Rental shoes and chalk are provided, allowing for a casual, hands-free visit. No reservations are required, making it convenient to stop by at any time.
XCUBE
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Hamamatsu Station, this digital theme park offers immersive VR and AR experiences. A wide variety of attractions accommodates families, couples, and groups, creating a setting that feels removed from everyday life. As an indoor facility, visits are unaffected by weather conditions, making it a convenient stop between sightseeing and shopping.
コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空 in 東京スカイツリータウン®
"Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku in Tokyo Skytree Town," located within the popular complex "Tokyo Skytree Town," where Tokyo Skytree®, known as the world’s tallest broadcasting tower, rises above the skyline, offers more than stargazing with a variety of programs. An immersive environment features speakers that produce realistic sound, comfortable reclining seats, and visual programs accompanied by a gentle aroma, creating carefully designed presentations that are especially popular among adult women.
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.
日光花いちもんめ
This botanical garden is about a 5-minute drive from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Railway. In the large greenhouse begonia garden, you can enjoy beautiful begonias hanging from the ceiling all year round. There is also an outdoor garden where colorful violas and dahlias bloom from spring to autumn. Spend a peaceful moment in the rest area - admiring seasonal flowers, taking photos, and enjoying a sense of calm and tranquility.
ホテルサンバレー那須
This hot spring resort is dotted with nine accommodations, each with its own unique atmosphere, across the vast grounds of the Nasu Highlands. Boasting a variety of hot springs surrounded by nature, it offers a hot spring zone called "Yuyu Tengoku," where day-trip bathing is allowed. There are 18 types of outdoor hot spring pools in the summer, cave baths, power baths, and more, offering fun activities for both children and adults. The recommended dining option is the buffet, which showcases three types of seasonal ingredients: Japanese, Western, and Chinese. The chef’s carefully crafted cuisine offers exquisite flavors. Within the facility lies an art museum, and the hotel itself features a remarkable collection of approximately 3,600 artworks, making it a true highlight. Refresh your mind while taking in the seasonal landscapes with family and friends.
cosa
This multi-use complex spans from the basement level to the third floor of the redeveloped "M20" building, located between JR Shizuoka Station and Shin-Shizuoka Station on the Shizuoka Railway line. It features a range of dining establishments and an indoor play area, "KIDS PARK X (Ten)," with distinctive vendors gathered from across the country, offering experiences and dishes unique to the venue. A spacious food hall provides a relaxed setting, and the facility also serves as a valued community hub for local residents.
道の駅あきた港 ポートタワー・セリオン
"Roadside Station Akita Port Tower Selion," known as a landmark of Akita Port, features an observation room about 100 meters above ground with sweeping views of the Sea of Japan and the city. Inside, a wide range of souvenirs is available, including confectionery, local sake, and seafood from Akita, while dining facilities offer menus that span from regional dishes to light meals. The indoor green park "Selion Rista" offers a space that can be used regardless of the weather.
竜ヶ岩洞
Ryugashido, located on Mt. Ryugashi in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a large limestone cave with a total length of approximately 1,000 m, which was formed in a limestone area of geological formations that are approximately 250 million years old. Public. The average annual temperature is approximately 18℃, making it cool in the summer and warm in the winter, where you can enjoy cave exploration. The 30m-high waterfall is an impressive sight, and you can experience the power of the mysterious underground world born from eternity.
沼津港深海水族館 シーラカンス・ミュージアム
"Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium" is located approximately 10 minutes by car from Numazu Station, in a port town overlooking Mt. Fuji. Taking advantage of its position along "Suruga Bay"—Japan’s deepest bay at 2,500 meters—the facility exhibits more than 100 species of deep-sea creatures that live below 200 meters. Highlights include the Suruga Bay Large Tank, which features species collected from the bay, and the Deep Sea Planetarium, where a school of 150 bright red lanterneye fish glows in the dark. It is also the only place in the world where both frozen and mounted specimens of the coelacanth, known as a "living fossil," are on display. The aquarium offers a rare opportunity to encounter the mysteries of the deep sea.
道の駅 水の郷さわら
"Roadside Station Mizunosato Sawara," located approximately 7 minutes from Katori-Sawara IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, is a multi-purpose facility that serves as both a roadside and river station. It offers dining that highlights fresh local agricultural products and leisure activities such as sightseeing boat cruises along the Tone-gawa River. The restaurant "Tetra," located in the river station area, offers meals with views of the river and nearby events. Rental bicycles are also available, allowing access to a cycling path along the Tone-gawa River, where the surrounding townscape and seasonal natural scenery can be experienced.
SLキューロク館
The "SL Kyuroku Museum" is a base facility in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, located next to the east exit of Moka Railway Moka Station. It was named after the nickname "Kyuroku" of the 9600-type steam locomotive, which appeared in the Taisho era (early 1900s) and continued to run until the last day of steam locomotive operation. On weekends and holidays, get a close-up look at the majestic figure of a preserved steam locomotive running on the approximately 30-meter track within the premises, blowing its nostalgic whistle.
萬松園 あいうえおの杜
An experiential multi-purpose facility in the naturally rich Yamashiro Onsen area of Kaga, Ishikawa, serving as a "first point" that connects visitors to the satoyama landscape familiar to the local community. "Mori no Kitchen" offers light meals and desserts, while the approximately 360-meter-long "Kairo" features a photogenic mist effect known as "Mori no Unkai." Accommodation includes six camper van sites for overnight stays and three cottages with a capacity of two guests each. After outdoor activities, Yamashiro Onsen Soyu, a public bathhouse, is also within reach for a hot spring soak.
那須とりっくあーとぴあ
Tohoku Expressway, Nasu IC (approximately an 8-minute drive) leads to this hands-on art museum designed for guests of all ages. Optical illusions are built into each display, creating a playful, slightly mysterious world of trick art that invites closer inspection and sparks curiosity. Step into the scenes with family, partners, or friends, become part of the artwork, and complete each illusion together through shared perspective and imagination.
飛騨大鍾乳洞&大橋コレクション館
Hida Great Limestone Cave, which boasts one of the highest altitudes in Japan at approximately 900 meters, is a mystery of nature that took approximately 250 million years to create. The average temperature is around 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year, and it is used as a summer resort from July to September, and in the winter from January to early March, an "Ice Valley" is held where you can see giant icicles, and you can also enjoy it with your pet. happy. It is a "lover's sacred place" and is popular for romantic photo shoots. There is a "cave low-temperature storage sake brewery," where sake is stored for long periods of time and sold at souvenir shops, so be sure to buy one to commemorate your visit.
Tonttu Hijima
"Tonttu Hijima", located in the mountains of Shiso City, Hyogo, is a renovated former kindergarten transformed into an all-weather camping facility. Here, guests can enjoy camping experiences both outdoors and indoors, even in inclement weather. The playground and former classroom areas are completely covered with artificial turf, providing a comfortable environment. Additionally, the tent sauna under the starry sky is a highlight that promises a memorable experience.
秋田ふるさと村
Located in Yokote City, Akita, this all-weather theme park is known for the Little New Year event "Kamakura," dedicated to the water deity, and the local B-class specialty "Yokote Yakisoba." Attractions include one of the largest planetariums in the Tohoku region, large play equipment for children, craft exhibition halls showcasing traditional and contemporary artisan techniques, hands-on workshops, dining facilities serving Akita specialties, and souvenir shops, offering a wide-ranging introduction to the appeal of Akita.