Kochi City Kochi is on the souther coast of Shikoku island. The prefecture has beautiful rivers, lush greenery mountains. In summer, it is the best season to enjoy the nature. Since the place is facing the ocean, fish is very fresh and tasty. Hirome Ichiba (Market): Hirome Ichiba is the biggest market where the local people and the tourists can enjoy in Kochi City. The market has about 60 shops and restaurants.

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Kagoshima is the southern part of Japan. Tourists can enjoy the warm atmosphere like a tropical Southern island. The prefecture has an active volcano called Sakura-jima. The island is very iconic in this area. Senganen: Senganen was built in 1658 by Shimada Mitsuhisa. The garden has developed for long time. Many historical persons came this place to enjoy the great view. This place has traditional architectures (houses, gates) and very beautiful garden.

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Matsue city is the capital city in Shimane prefecture, the eastern Japan. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere in this town. Hattori Coffee, Cafe: The local coffee place called Hattori Coffee in Matsue, Shimane was founded in 1981. The cafe has been loved locally in Matsue. The breakfast is delicious, but also the atmosphere in the cafe is very good. It must be very good to read a newspaper, a book, chat with your family or friends.

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Dogo onsen is easy to access Dogo Onsen from the downtown of Matsuyama. The onsen is one of the most famous Onsen in Japan. You can’t miss the onsen there, but the old town of Dogo is also recommended to visit before/after taking an onsen. 10 FACTORY, Dogo, Orange Juice Bar: There are various types of oranges in Japan. Therefore, the taste of each orange juice is different. You may not know what to drink, but this place, 10 Factory, has the tasting set of orange juice.

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mustakivi, Cafe: On your way to Matsuyama Castle Ropeway from Okaido, downtown of Matsuyama, you can see a beautiful Japanese style cafe called mustakivi. The interior design of the cafe is beautiful. I felt so cozy at the cafe. Japanese sweets, Yokan, sweet beans jelly, in the cafe is very delicious. As you may know, Ehime prefecture is well known for orange. The cafe has the Yokan of orange. I like it.

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