Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Matsuyama Castle
One of Japan's 12 original castles, this hilltop fortress offers sweeping views over Matsuyama an...
Meigetsuin
The Hydrangea Temple of Kamakura
'Hydrangea Temple.' 2,500 blue bushes bloom in June—the deep blue is called 'Meigetsuin Blue.' Th...
Meiji Shrine
Tokyo's Most Important Shinto Shrine
Majestic shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, set within a 70-hectare evergreen ...
Menbakaichidai Fire Ramen
Kyoto's Legendary Fire Ramen Experience
Prepare for dinner and a show at this legendary Kyoto ramen shop where your meal arrives in a tow...
Menya Musashi Shinjuku Main Store
Samurai-Themed Ramen Pioneer of the Tokyo Ramen Scene
Since 1998, this Tokyo ramen institution has served its pioneering double-soup style that masterf...
Meoto Iwa
The Sacred Wedded Rocks of Futami
Two sacred rocks connected by a massive shimenawa rope in the sea at Futami, Meoto Iwa symbolizes...
Meriken Park
Kobe's Main Waterfront Park
Kobe's main waterfront park with the red Kobe Port Tower, BE KOBE monument, and Kobe Maritime Mus...
Mifuneyama Rakuen
teamLab-Enhanced Historic Garden
Historic 500,000-square-meter garden dating to 1845, famous for seasonal beauty and the immersive...
Miharu Takizakura
A Thousand-Year-Old Weeping Cherry Tree
One of Japan's three great cherry trees, this magnificent weeping cherry is over 1,000 years old ...
Miho no Matsubara
Sacred Pine Grove with Mount Fuji Views
A seven-kilometer pine-lined beach with views of Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay, registered as a UN...
Miidera Temple
Perched on the slopes of Mount Hiei overlooking the sapphire waters of Lake Biwa, Miidera Temple ...
Mikata Goko
Mikata Five Lakes & Rainbow Line Summit Park
Five interconnected lakes with varying salinity levels, offering stunning panoramic views from th...
Minato Mirai
Yokohama's modern waterfront district with famous landmarks, shopping, and seaside promenades.
Misasa Onsen
Nestled in a peaceful river valley, Misasa Onsen has welcomed weary travelers for 850 years with ...
Miyako-jima
Miyako-jima Island
A coral island renowned for its pristine white sand beaches and some of the clearest ocean water ...
Miyazaki City
Sunshine City of Myth and Nature
Subtropical prefectural capital known for year-round sunshine, mythological sites, mango, and cha...
Miyazaki Shrine
Shrine of Japan's Legendary First Emperor
Grand shrine dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Japan's mythological first emperor, set in a vast sacred...
Mogami River Boat Ride
A Scenic River Cruise Through a Forested Gorge
A relaxing hour-long boat ride down the Mogami River through a picturesque gorge, accompanied by ...
Mojiko Retro
Early 20th-Century Port District with Western Architecture
Beautifully preserved early 20th-century port district with Western-style buildings, museums, and...
Mother Farm
Mother Farm spreads across the hilltops of Chiba's Boso Peninsula, offering families a chance to ...