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The ocean is right before your eyes; step outside the inn and you'll find the sandy beach and sea immediately. Kibino Matsubara is also nearby, perfect for a stroll. For meals, enjoy freshly caught, delicious dishes.

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When you visit Obama, we will prepare seasonal seafood with care and serve it to you with our heartfelt hospitality.

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This historic shrine is notable for its towering ginkgo tree. Climb the long staircase within the grounds to reach Atago Shrine, where you can also enjoy the scenery. During the annual festival held every October, mikoshi portable shrines and float…

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Experience the joys of satoyama living at thatched-roof farmhouses, old-style cafes, hands-on farms, biotopes, and satoyama forests.

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Example: Rice Planting Experience Experience the joys, pleasures, and challenges of farming through rice planting led by an instructor from a family of farmers who have cultivated rice for generations in this rice-growing region, using traditional …

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A Jōdo Shinshū temple. On January 29, 1865 (Genji 2), after confining the Mito Tengu Party to 16 warehouses, the shogunate established a temporary interrogation area at Eikaku-ji Temple on February 1 and conducted a preliminary investigation. Follo…

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The principal statue of Kannon Bodhisattva lacks a right hand. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi carved the statue overnight, but when a rooster crowed at dawn, he descended the mountain leaving only the right wrist behind. For this reason, it is said…

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The majestic 30-meter waterfall on the mountainside of Kaminokura will surely soothe the hearts of visitors. An ancient legend remains: when Abe no Sekiōmaru, the head priest of the Abe clan, fled after losing a battle, a statue of Yakushi Nyorai e…

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This area marks the headwaters of the Shō River flowing through the city and is designated as a prefectural natural environment conservation area. Numerous wetland plant communities are found here, notably including willow-leaved cattail and water …

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Nishikogawa boasts 33 abundant spots and is a natural good harbor. Its water is crystal clear, and while the sandy beach is small, it offers a private beach-like feel where you can enjoy snorkeling. Recommended for those seeking a quiet getaway.

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Offshore fishing rafts are available, making it a great spot for families.

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A quiet fishing village with a sandy beach close to the sea and beautiful surrounding rocky shores, perfect for families.

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This comprehensive sports park accommodates various sports, including a gymnasium, martial arts hall, multipurpose field, baseball field, and ball game field. It also features the Yūkyūkan Hall, which can be used for stage rehearsals and performanc…

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The facility features a multipurpose event hall and a smaller hall ideal for plays and recitals, hosting various events including tourism and product fairs. There is also a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at…

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An art museum located within Goshikiyama Park. It displays various art and craftworks, including Japanese paintings, Western paintings, sculptures, and woodwork, as well as pieces by artists from Takahama Town.

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Maiji Temple, the second temple of the Hokuriku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, is said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku. Its principal image, a wooden seated statue of the Horse-Head Kannon, is designated a National Important Cultural Proper…

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The imposing standing statue of Bishamonten, created during the Kamakura period, is characterized by its fierce, demonic expression. Flanking it are standing statues of Kichijōten and Zenshidoji, all three designated as Important Cultural Propertie…

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The enshrined deity is Empress Jingū, wife of Emperor Chuai at Kibitsu Shrine, revered as the "Goddess of Childbirth." On July 22 each year, a nationally rare ritual called the Sōsan Festival takes place, where the enshrined deity of Emperor Chuai …

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Following the old road through Ooi Town's Namashōshita district leads to Kanda Himegami Shrine. To the right of the main hall stand a Japanese mulberry tree and Japanese cedars, while to the left are Japanese cedars and cherry trees. The Japanese m…

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In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including th…

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