# Travel Destinations | Japan Voyage Travel

- [Lake Akan](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/lake-akan): Hokkaido, Attraction. A volcanic lake cradled by forested mountains, famous for its rare spherical marimo moss balls and the vibrant Ainu Kotan cultural village on its shore.
- [Rurikoji Temple](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/rurikoji-temple): Yamaguchi, Temple. Rising above a tranquil pond garden, the five-story pagoda of Rurikoji Temple has been counted among Japan's three most beautiful pagodas since its construction in 1442. Designated a National Treasure, the structure was built to console the spirit of a young feudal lord who died in battle. The surrounding Kozan Park fills with cherry blossoms in spring and bright maples in autumn, providing ever-changing natural frames for this structure.
- [Suwa Taisha](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/suwa-taisha): Nagano, Shrine. One of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, spread across four buildings around Lake Suwa and famous for the spectacular Onbashira festival.
- [Kitora Tomb](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/kitora-tomb): Nara, Historic site. A two-tier round tomb from the late 7th or early 8th century whose chamber was painted with the four guardian animals of the directions, animal-headed zodiac figures and a star chart. The murals were removed to save them, and the free Kitora Tomb Mural Experience Hall, Shijin no Yakata, shows a full-size chamber replica and puts the real paintings on view during limited periods each year. One of the 19 parts of the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara World Heritage property, 12 minutes on foot from Tsubosakayama Station.
- [Nakano Broadway](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/nakano-broadway): Tokyo, Shopping. A shopping complex from 1966 whose basement to fourth floor hold some 200 shops, a large share of them selling used manga, figures, vintage toys, anime goods and watches. Mandarake alone runs more than 30 separate sections here. About 5 minutes on foot from Nakano Station's North Exit.
- [Niigata City](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/niigata-city): Niigata, City. A vibrant port city on the Sea of Japan coast, Niigata is renowned as the sake capital of Japan with nearly 90 breweries in the prefecture.
- [Tofuku-ji](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/tofuku-ji): Kyoto, Temple. One of Kyoto's Five Great Zen Temples. Best autumn foliage in the city. The view from Tsutenkyo Bridge over 2,000 maples is the shot everyone takes.
- [Biei](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/biei): Hokkaido, Attraction. Rolling patchwork hills of lavender, wheat, and wildflowers set against the Tokachi mountain range, along with the famous cobalt Blue Pond that changes color with the seasons.
- [Gujo Hachiman](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/gujo-hachiman): Gifu, Historic site. A scenic Gifu castle town famous for its clear waterways, the all-night Gujo Odori dance festival, and the art of food replica making.
- [Jojakko-ji](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/jojakko-ji): Kyoto, Temple. Hillside temple in Sagano, best in autumn. The pagoda surrounded by red and orange maples is the shot everyone takes in November.
- [Kamakura](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/kamakura): Kanagawa, City. Historic seaside city south of Tokyo, home to the Great Buddha, ancient temples, and beautiful beaches.
- [Lake Biwa](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/lake-biwa): Shiga, Attraction. Lake Biwa is Japan's largest and oldest freshwater lake, offering water sports, scenic cycling routes, and beautiful lakeshore views framed by surrounding mountains.
- [Sengan-en Garden](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/sengan-en-garden): Kagoshima, Garden. Edo-period garden and villa of the Shimazu clan, using Sakurajima volcano and Kinko Bay as borrowed scenery.
- [Shigaraki](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/shigaraki): Shiga, City. Playful tanuki statues with their oversized bellies and sake flasks greet visitors throughout this pottery town, one of Japan's six ancient kiln sites. Shigaraki's distinctive rustic stoneware, characterized by its warm earthy tones and natural ash glazes, has been crafted here for over 700 years. Visitors can tour working studios, try their hand at the potter's wheel, and browse countless galleries displaying everything from traditional tea ceremony wares to contemporary ceramic art.
- [Daisetsuzan National Park](https://travel.japanvoyage.jp/travel_destinations/daisetsuzan-national-park): Hokkaido, Park. Japan's largest national park spanning over 2,200 square kilometers of dramatic volcanic peaks, alpine meadows, and pristine wilderness in the heart of Hokkaido.

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