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Boso peninsula
房総半島
alternative words: Bosohanto, Boso-hanto, Boso hanto, Bousou peninsula, Bousouhantou, Bousou-hantou, Bousou hantou
keywords:
peninsula
related topics:
Chiba Prefecture
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Aqualine
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Tateyama city
related web sites:
http://www.awa.or.jp
explanation: Located in the south-east of Kanto region, it forms the southern part of Chiba prefecture and faces Yokohama City over Tokyo bay. Composed essentially of low plateaus and hills, the land is scarcely uneven. The southern extremity being washed by Kuroshio maritime current, the climate is mild and the fruit and vegetable cultures are prosperous. You can now reach Boso peninsula directly from Kawasaki city via Aqualine bridge without passing through the north Chiba.
Izu peninsula
伊豆半島
伊豆
alternative words: Izuhanto, Izu-hanto, Izu hanto, Izuhantou, Izu-hantou, Izu hantou, Izu
keywords:
peninsula
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tourist resort
related topics:
Shizuoka prefecture
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Mt. Fuji
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Hakone
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Shimoda city
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Izuoshima island
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Numazu city
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Ito city
related web sites:
http://www.izu.co.jp
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http://www.izukyu.co.jp
explanation: Located in the east of Shizuoka prefecture, the peninsula separates Sagami bay in the east from Suruga bay in the west. Washed by Kuroshiwo current, the climate is mild and the fruit culture, especially oranges, is prosperous. Owing many good harbors, fishing is flourishing too. Being volcanic region, as Hakone and Fuji located on the north, it belongs together to "Fuji Hakone Izu National Park". From the eastern coast, you can admire volcanic Izuoshima island on Sagami bay.
Kii peninsula
紀伊半島
alternative words: Ki peninsula, Kii hanto, Kii-hanto, Kiihanto
keywords:
peninsula
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wakayama
related topics:
Wakayama prefecture
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Nara prefecture
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Mie prefecture
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Kumano hongu shrine
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Kansai region
explanation: Peninsula located in the south of Kansai region and covering Wakayama, Nara and Mie prefectures. Projecting toward the Pacific ocean, Kii peninsula has an oceanic climate under an influence of Kuroshio current. Due to its mountainous geography, a heavy rain lets grow luxuriant plants and was a favorite training ground for Esoteric Buddhist schools during the middle ages. Moreover, because of a rias type coast, it owns many good harbors and, consequently, an active fishery.
Miura peninsula
三浦半島
alternative words: Miurahanto, Miura-hanto, Miura hanto, Miurahantou, Miura-hantou, Miura hantou
keywords:
kanagawa
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peninsula
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tourist resort
related topics:
Kanagawa Prefecture
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Boso peninsula
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Yokosuka City
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Keihin electric express railway
explanation: Located in east of Kanagawa prefecture, it separates Tokyo bay from Sagami bay, and faces Boso peninsula. It played a major historic role, because Commodore Perry landed first there in 1853. Yokosuka city, the headquarters of US 7th fleet is located there too. The climate being mild, the western coast, as well as Jogashima island at the southern extremity are favorite tourist spots for Tokyoites. You can visit there via Keihin railway from Shinagawa station in Tokyo.
Noto peninsula
能登半島
能登
alternative words: Noto hanto, Noto hantou, Notohanto, Notohantou, Noto
keywords:
peninsula
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tourist resort
related topics:
Ishikawa prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.noto.or.jp
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http://www.noto.co.jp
explanation: Occupying northern Ishikawa prefecture and projecting into Sea of Japan toward the north, Noto peninsula is composed essentially with low hills. Due to its difficult access, the ancient traditions are preserved and Noto peninsula has become recently one of the popular destinations to discover an old Japan, along with many host springs and beautiful coastal lines. The main towns are Wajima and Nanao. The coastal part belongs to Noto peninsula national selection park.
Shima peninsula
志摩半島
alternative words: Shimahanto, Shima-hanto, Shima hanto, Shimahantou, Shima-hantou, Shima hantou
keywords:
peninsula
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tourist resort
related topics:
Mie Prefecture
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Ise Shrine
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Ise bay
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Jidaimura
related web sites:
http://www.webmie.or.jp/~sima/
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http://www.city.toba.mie.jp
explanation: Located in the east of Mie prefecture, facing Ise bay. Having a rias type cost with many inlets, fishing is its main activity since old times. The pearl culture was invented there and its center is at Ago bay. The main towns are Toba and Shima cities. With Ise Shrine at Ise city, Shima peninsula forms "Ise Shima National Park".
Shimokita peninsula
下北半島
alternative words: Shimokita hanto, Shimokita hantou, Shimokitahanto, Shimokitahantou
keywords:
peninsula
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tourist resort
related topics:
Tsugaru strait
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Aomori prefecture
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Honshu island
related web sites:
http://www.infoaomori.ne.jp/~wat/
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http://member.nifty.ne.jp/pleiades/
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http://www.city.mutsu.aomori.jp
explanation: Located in the eastern Aomori prefecture, Shimokita peninsula occupies the most northern part of Honshu island. It is surrounded in the east by Pacific ocean, in the west by Mutsu bay and in the north by Tsugaru strait. It takes the form of an ax: the head part is occupied by volcanic Osorezan mountains which shelter the last Japanese shamans, while the handle part forms a low hill and Mutsu city is between 2 parts. The main industry is forestry, fishing and tourism.
Shiretoko peninsula
知床半島
alternative words: Shire-toko Peninsula, Shretokohanto, Shiretoko-hanto, Shiretoko hanto, Shiretoko-hantou, Shiretoko hantou, Shiretoko
keywords:
hokkaido
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peninsula
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world heritage
related topics:
Hokkaido Prefecture
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Nemuro city
related web sites:
http://www.aurens.or.jp/hp/theRAUSU/default.html
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http://www.rausu-town.jp
explanation: Peninsula of a volcanic origin, located in the east of Hokkaido near Nemuro with the total length of 65 km. The area is mountainous with Mt. Rausu (1661 m) as the highest peak. The cost is very steep and scattered fisher's villages are linked only by ships. The wild nature being well preserved, the area belongs to Shiretoko National Park. In March, you can admire a frozen sea, rare spectacle in Japan. Since 2005, Shiretoko peninsula has been enlisted in World Heritage of UNESCO for its exceptional ecosystem
Tsugaru peninsula
津軽半島
alternative words: Tsugaru hanto, Tsugaru hantou, Tsugaruhanto, Tsugaruhantou, Tsugaru
keywords:
peninsula
related topics:
Tsugaru strait
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Aomori prefecture
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Seikan tunnel
related web sites:
http://www.pref.aomori.jp/douro/hanto/gaiyo.htm
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http://f-banban.cside.ne.jp/travel/tugaru/tugaru.htm
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http://dagashi.org/tro/tsugaru0.html
explanation: Located in the west of Aomori prefecture, Tsugaru hanto is surrounded in the west by Japan sea, the east by Mutsu bay and the north by Tsugaru strait. The eastern region is mountainous while the western region forms a rich Tsugaru plain. A legend says that tracked by enemies, Yoshitsune fled to Hokkaido from Tappizaki (flying dragon) cap at the extreme north with his horse transformed to a dragon. Now, you can reach Hokkaido through the world's longest Seikan tunnel.
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