Japan is a country where modern advancement and outlook have not neglected the traditional significance.
A traveler should explore both modern and historic
places in any region. In many countries, there are some common places to visit and some less common places. Often, these less common places are overlooked in guidebooks. This article talks about some unique and less common tourist spots in Japan.
Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome in Hokkaido
This is one of the unique places in Japan, often overlooked by tourists. It was built in 1936. It was initially used as the transit station toward the old Sakhalin Sea route. It has been utilized to protect trains from strong waves and winds. It was functional for only 9 years. But, till now, it protects the city of Wakkanai and represents the old Sakhalin route. The arch is 13.6 meters high with a length of 427 meters. It is supported by 70 old Roman-style pillars.
Ryusendo Cave in Iwate
Japan harbors a few limestone caves. This is one of them. Ryusendo Cave is located in Iwate Prefecture. The entire cave spans approximately 5 kilometers. However, only a small area is open for public visits. There are some underground lakes accessible to tourists. The major attraction lies in heavy water gushing, it is so strong that you will observe the lights hung deep under the surface.
Fukiware Falls in Gunma
If you want to explore the picturesque natural beauty, Fukiware Falls is the best place to visit. It is a 7-meter high fall with a width of 30 meters. The water gushes down in three distinct directions. You can observe this from the bedrock region. Autumn foliage season is the best time to visit this fall.
Oya Stone Museum in Tochigi
It is a very old underground stone quarry, located in Gunma, Japan. From the visuals, it looks like the remnants of Egypt. Before concrete, Oya stones were used in construction-related works. You can observe the work of Oya Stone in the old Imperial Hotel located in Tokyo. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this beautiful hotel. Even today, the Oya Museum is used for shooting purposes. Even some live events also take place. A report says that nearly 900,000 tonnes of stones were excavated in the 1970s. Tourists from cold climates will love this place, as the average temperature is very low there.
Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo
This is an odd-looking building, located near Ginza. Kisho Kurokawa, a Japanese architect, designed this tower. It is regarded as the first existential example of capsule architecture. Although many years have passed since construction, the structure remained the same. At least 140 capsules have been stacked and rotated at different angles, keeping a central core in the middle. It is a 14-story building. Now, it is used as a residence and office space.
So, explorers, never forget to touch down at these unique places in Japan.
