Nara
Ancient Capital with Friendly Deer
Japan's first permanent capital, famous for free-roaming sacred deer and the world's largest bron...
Todai-ji
Todai-ji Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage temple housing the world's largest bronze Buddha statue inside the larges...
Daitoku-ji
Vast Zen Complex of Exquisite Rock Gardens
A vast Rinzai Zen temple complex in northern Kyoto with over 20 sub-temples, many featuring excep...
Hikone Castle
A National Treasure castle near Lake Biwa, one of only five castles with an original keep designa...
Ippudo Daimyo Main Store
The Original Ippudo, Birthplace of Modern Hakata Ramen
Step into ramen history at the original 1985 flagship where Ippudo founder Shigemi Kawahara revol...
Izu Peninsula
Coastal Resort with Hot Springs and Beaches
A mountainous coastal peninsula southwest of Tokyo, famous for hot spring resorts, beautiful beac...
Katsurahama Beach
Curving along Kochi's rugged Pacific coastline, Katsurahama Beach is marked by the bronze statue ...
Kenroku-en
One of Japan's Three Great Gardens
One of Japan's three great landscape gardens, named for the six qualities a garden was said to need.
Kochi Castle
One of just 12 original castles, Kochi is the only castle in Japan to retain both its original to...
Matsuyama Castle
One of Japan's 12 original castles, this hilltop fortress offers sweeping views over Matsuyama an...
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...
Nijo Castle
UNESCO World Heritage flatland castle. The floors squeak when you walk, designed as a security al...
Tsuwano
Tsuwano - Little Kyoto of San'in
A well-preserved castle town in a mountain valley, known as the Little Kyoto of San'in for its Ed...
Yamadera
Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple)
A mountain temple with over 1,000 stone steps leading to panoramic views, Yamadera inspired Matsu...
Canal City Hakata
Fukuoka's City Within a City
A massive entertainment and shopping complex in the heart of Hakata with a canal, fountains, and ...