Yuushien, Matsue Shimane pref.
The ponds of Yuushien Japanese Garden in Matsue City, Shimane Pref. are filled with 30,000 peony blossoms.
Hakone Checkpoint
In Hakone-Machi you can visit this reconstruction of a checkpoint on the Tōkaidō Way, the old highway which linked Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal Edo Period. This was the most important of the highways, and connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to Kyoto. At intervals there were checkpoints like this one, known as sekisho, where travellers had to show the permits that were necessary to allow them to travel the route.
Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto
Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto is the site of Japan’s most famous zen garden & it contains 15 rocks in total. These are set out in small groups on top of patches of moss. Ryoanji’s temple grounds are stunning. They centre around a large pond which reflects the wonderful trees and plants which surround it. In 1994 this temple was added as one of the Kyoto World Heritage Sites.
Imado Shrine, Asakusa
Lucky Cat (or Maneki Neko, Raking Cat, Beckoning Cat, Money Cat, Welcoming Cat, Fortune Cat) is a good luck symbol in Japan. Maneki Neko is a common sight in Japan, placed in the entrance of ryokans, restaurants, shops and other businesses, in the hope that will bring good luck and prosperity in the form of customers and extra business. The maneki-neko is believed to have originated at this shrine on the outskirts of Asakusa. Imado Shrine is a popular destination for people seeking good luck in love and marriage as well.
Ten-don in Ginza
This is a Ten-don bowl which is tempura on the rice with ten-don sauce. The ten-don was very good & it goes down well with the freshwater clam miso soup. You can find many famous ten-don store in Japan. This one here located in Ginza with a nice atmosphere classical japanese style restaurant.