Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
Japan's Longest Shopping Arcade
Japan's longest shopping arcade stretching 2.6 kilometers with approximately 800 shops, offering ...
Akihabara
Tokyo's Electric Town and Anime Culture Capital
Tokyo's legendary electronics and otaku district, packed with multi-story anime shops, retro game...
Nagoya
Japan's industrial powerhouse with a proud castle, unique local cuisine, and the Toyota heritage.
Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Hilltop Herb Garden with Panoramic Ropeway Views
Hilltop herb and flower garden reached by a scenic ropeway ride from Shin-Kobe Station, offering ...
Gion
Kyoto's most famous geisha district with traditional wooden machiya townhouses and atmospheric te...
Naramachi
Charming Edo-Period Merchant Quarter with Machiya Townhouses
A charming old merchant district south of Sarusawa Pond with well-preserved Edo-period machiya to...
Oura Church
Japan's Oldest Standing Church and National Treasure
Japan's oldest standing Christian church, designated a National Treasure and part of the UNESCO H...
Ama Beach
Awaji's Southern White-Sand Beach with a South-Seas Feel
A roughly 600-meter white-sand beach at the southern tip of Awaji Island, known for AA-grade clea...
Nanzoin Temple
Home of the World's Largest Bronze Reclining Buddha
Shingon Buddhist temple housing the world's largest bronze reclining Buddha statue at 41 meters l...
Nikko Tosho-gu
Lavish Tokugawa Shrine
Lavishly decorated Shinto shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Former Imperial Residence in a Spacious National Garden
The former residence of Japan's Imperial family for over 500 years until 1869, set within the exp...
Mount Tsurugi
Shikoku's Mythical Sword Mountain with Ancient Forest
The second-highest peak in Shikoku at 1,955 meters, steeped in mythology as the hiding place of a...
Naha
Naha - Okinawa's Tropical Capital
The vibrant capital of Okinawa Prefecture and gateway to Japan's subtropical island chain.
Kennin-ji
Kyoto's Oldest Zen Temple in the Heart of Gion
Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. Founded 1202 by Eisai, who brought Zen and tea to Japan. Twin Dragons ...
Kanazawa
A preserved castle town with Kenrokuen Garden, samurai districts, geisha quarters, and 99% of Jap...