Discover Japan's Hidden Gems

Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more

Shopping
Osaka

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Japan's Longest Shopping Arcade

Japan's longest shopping arcade stretching 2.6 kilometers with approximately 800 shops, offering ...

Osaka, Japan
Neighborhood
Tokyo

Akihabara

Tokyo's Electric Town and Anime Culture Capital

Tokyo's legendary electronics and otaku district, packed with multi-story anime shops, retro game...

Tokyo, Japan
City
Aichi

Nagoya

Japan's industrial powerhouse with a proud castle, unique local cuisine, and the Toyota heritage.

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Garden
Hyogo

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 ...

Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Neighborhood
Kyoto

Gion

Kyoto's most famous geisha district with traditional wooden machiya townhouses and atmospheric te...

Kyoto, Japan
Neighborhood
Nara

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...

Nara, Japan
Historic Site
Nagasaki

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...

Nagasaki, Japan
Beach
Hyogo

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...

Minamiawaji, Hyogo, Japan
Temple
Fukuoka

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...

Sasaguri, Fukuoka, Japan
Shrine
Tochigi

Nikko Tosho-gu

Lavish Tokugawa Shrine

Lavishly decorated Shinto shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
Historic Site
Kyoto

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...

Kyoto, Japan
Attraction
Tokushima

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...

Miyoshi, Tokushima, Japan
City
Okinawa

Naha

Naha - Okinawa's Tropical Capital

The vibrant capital of Okinawa Prefecture and gateway to Japan's subtropical island chain.

Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Temple
Kyoto

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 ...

Kyoto, Japan
City
Ishikawa

Kanazawa

A preserved castle town with Kenrokuen Garden, samurai districts, geisha quarters, and 99% of Jap...

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan