Discover Japan's Hidden Gems

Spa Resort Hawaiians

A tropical-themed resort and water park in Fukushima

Built over a natural hot spring, Spa Resort Hawaiians is a massive indoor tropical paradise in Iw...

Spa World

World-Themed Hot Spring Complex in Shinsekai

A massive multi-story themed bath complex in Shinsekai featuring hot springs inspired by bathing ...

Suizenji Garden

Miniature Tokaido Landscape Garden

Exquisite Edo-period strolling garden featuring a miniature reproduction of the 53 stations of th...

Suma Beach

Kobe's Most Popular Urban Beach

Kobe's most popular urban beach, a long stretch of white sand along Osaka Bay with views of the A...

Sumiyoshi Taisha

Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine

One of Japan's oldest and most prestigious Shinto shrines, celebrated for its unique Sumiyoshi-zu...

Sun Messe Nichinan

Moai Statues on Miyazaki's Tropical Coast

Seaside park featuring the only full-size reproductions of Easter Island moai statues officially ...

Suwa Taisha

Suwa Taisha - One of Japan's Oldest and Most Revered Shrines

One of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, spread across four buildings around Lake Suwa and famo...

Takachiho Gorge

Mythical Volcanic Gorge with Towering Cliffs

A dramatic volcanic gorge with columnar basalt cliffs, a stunning waterfall, and rowing boats for...

Takamatsu

Takaragawa Onsen

Japan's Largest Open-Air Baths Along a Mountain River

Famous for having some of Japan's largest mixed-gender open-air baths set along the Takara River ...

Takasaki Byakue Daikannon

A 42-Meter Goddess of Mercy Watching Over the City

A striking 42-meter white Kannon statue built in 1936, standing on a hilltop overlooking Takasaki...

Takayama Old Town

Beautifully Preserved Edo-Period Streets

Beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant streets with sake breweries, traditional shops, and mor...

Takeda Castle Ruins

The legendary 'Castle in the Sky', famous for floating above a sea of clouds on autumn mornings.

Takeda Shrine

Takeo Onsen

1,300-Year-Old Hot Spring with Iconic Vermillion Gate

Ancient hot spring town with a striking vermillion gate designed by the architect of Tokyo Statio...

Tamatsukuri Onsen

An Ancient Beauty Hot Spring with 1,300 Years of History

One of Japan's oldest hot springs, praised for its beautifying waters since the Nara period. The ...

Tanegashima

Island of Rockets and the Arrival of Firearms

Southern island famous as the site where firearms first arrived in Japan and home to JAXA's spect...

Tanzan Shrine

Mountain Shrine with Japan's Only Wooden Thirteen-Story Pagoda

A mountain shrine famous for Japan's only remaining wooden thirteen-story pagoda and spectacular ...

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

A spectacular mountain transit route through the Northern Japan Alps with towering snow walls and...

Tendo Onsen

A Charming Onsen Town Famous as Japan's Shogi Capital

A relaxing hot spring town known as the production center of over 90% of Japan's shogi pieces. Th...