This is a modern recreation of an Edo-era samurai residence, with a lovely strolling garden complete with a central pond (filled with koi) and a teahouse (matcha 楼500). The layout and building design were based on archaeological excavation of the original residence.
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糖心传媒's must-see attractions
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贬颈尘别箩颈-箩艒 is Japan's most magnificent castle, built in 1580 by general Toyotomi Hideyoshi and one of only a few original castles from that era (most are鈥
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Completed in 1998, Akashi Kaiky艒, west of central K艒be, can still claim the title of world's longest suspension bridge (based on its main span, which鈥
29.98 MILES
You'd never guess that such a beautiful natural sanctuary could sit so close to the city. This revered waterfall in four sections (the longest is 43m tall鈥
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The first public school in Japan, Edo-era Shizutani Gakko has wood interiors with glossy lacquered floors and beautifully preserved Bizen-yaki roof tiles鈥
Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
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Escape the city on a 400m-high mountain ridge, offering sweeping views across town to the bay. During the day (to 5pm) you can descend on foot through the鈥
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The permanent collection here includes painting, sculpture and crafts by Japanese and international artists, particularly Belgians such as Ren茅 Magritte鈥
29.96 MILES
Up a steep hill past the homes of Kitano-ch艒, this shrine has good views over the city.
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贬颈尘别箩颈-箩艒 is Japan's most magnificent castle, built in 1580 by general Toyotomi Hideyoshi and one of only a few original castles from that era (most are鈥
0.4 MILES
The permanent collection here includes painting, sculpture and crafts by Japanese and international artists, particularly Belgians such as Ren茅 Magritte鈥
24.18 MILES
Completed in 1998, Akashi Kaiky艒, west of central K艒be, can still claim the title of world's longest suspension bridge (based on its main span, which鈥
26.87 MILES
The first public school in Japan, Edo-era Shizutani Gakko has wood interiors with glossy lacquered floors and beautifully preserved Bizen-yaki roof tiles鈥
5. Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
29.69 MILES
Escape the city on a 400m-high mountain ridge, offering sweeping views across town to the bay. During the day (to 5pm) you can descend on foot through the鈥
29.96 MILES
Up a steep hill past the homes of Kitano-ch艒, this shrine has good views over the city.
29.98 MILES
You'd never guess that such a beautiful natural sanctuary could sit so close to the city. This revered waterfall in four sections (the longest is 43m tall鈥