Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Amami Oshima
A UNESCO World Heritage island between Kyushu and Okinawa, boasting pristine mangrove forests, vi...
Chiran Samurai District
Preserved Samurai Residences with Exquisite Gardens
A beautifully preserved Edo-period samurai district featuring seven exquisite gardens and a 700-m...
Ibusuki Onsen
Ibusuki Onsen - Volcanic Sand Bath Experience
A unique hot spring resort where visitors are buried in naturally heated volcanic sand on the bea...
Kagoshima
A vibrant southern city facing the active Sakurajima volcano across the bay, known for its subtro...
Sakurajima
Sakurajima Volcano
One of Japan's most active volcanoes rising from Kagoshima Bay, accessible by a short ferry ride.
Yakushima
Ancient Cedar Forest World Heritage Island
A UNESCO World Heritage island with ancient cedar forests, said to have inspired Princess Mononoke.