Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Kibitsu Shrine
The Shrine Behind the Legend of Momotaro
Ancient shrine said to be the origin of the Momotaro legend. Known for its unique roof style and ...
Kifune
Mountain Village Famous for a Water Shrine and Riverside Dining
A scenic mountain village north of Kyoto famous for Kifune Shrine, dedicated to the water deity, ...
Kimono Forest
An Enchanting Art Installation of 600 Illuminated Kimono Pillars
600 pillars wrapped in Kyo-Yuzen fabric at Randen Arashiyama Station. Glows at night. Free, open ...
Kinkaku-ji
Golden Pavilion Temple
Kyoto's golden icon, where a pavilion sheathed in real gold leaf floats above its mirror-still po...
Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen is a picturesque traditional hot spring town where visitors stroll between seven p...
Kintaikyo Bridge
Gracefully arching across the Nishiki River in five wooden spans, Kintaikyo Bridge stands as a ma...
Kirishima Onsen
Highland Hot Springs in Volcanic Mountain Country
Cluster of mountain hot spring resorts in the volcanic Kirishima highlands, offering diverse mine...
Kirishima Shrine
Mountain Shrine of the Divine Descent
Grand vermillion shrine dedicated to the deity Ninigi-no-Mikoto who descended from heaven to foun...
Kitakata
Japan's Ramen Capital with Historic Kura Storehouses
Famous as one of Japan's three great ramen cities, with over 100 ramen shops serving the signatur...
Kitakyushu
Industrial Heritage City with Night Views from Mt. Sarakura
Major port city known for Kokura Castle, the spectacular night views from Mount Sarakura, and the...
Kitano Ijinkan
Kobe's Historic Western Foreign Residences
Hillside district of beautifully preserved Western-style foreign residences from the Meiji era, b...
Kitano Tenmangu
Shrine of Learning Famous for Plum Blossoms and Flea Markets
A major shrine dedicated to the deity of learning and scholarship, celebrated for its 2,000 plum ...
Kitsuki Castle Town
A Beautifully Preserved Samurai Town on a Peninsula
Kitsuki is a remarkably well-preserved castle town perched on a small peninsula between two river...
Kobe
A cosmopolitan port city celebrated for Kobe beef, mountain-harbor scenery, and multicultural her...
Kobe Earthquake Memorial Museum (DRI)
Interactive Museum Documenting the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
Powerful interactive museum documenting the devastating 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake with ...
Kobe Kaientai Monument (The Kobe Moai)
Five Moai-Like Statues Honouring Kobe's Naval Cadets
A row of five moai-like stone statues facing Kobe's harbor in Meriken Park, dedicated to the youn...
Kochi Castle
One of just 12 original castles, Kochi is the only castle in Japan to retain both its original to...
Kofuku-ji
Nara's Five-Story Pagoda and National Treasure Hall
World Heritage temple with Japan's second-tallest wooden pagoda (50m). The National Treasure Hall...
Koko-en Garden
Edo-Style Garden Next to Himeji Castle
A beautifully designed traditional Japanese garden featuring nine separate walled gardens, built ...
Kokura Castle
Kokura Castle - Edo-Period Castle with Unique Architecture
An Edo-period castle in the heart of Kitakyushu, notable for its distinctive karazukuri architect...