Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Senshu Park
Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins)
Senshu Park occupies the hilltop ruins of Kubota Castle, the former seat of the Satake clan who r...
Senso-ji
Tokyo's Oldest Buddhist Temple
Tokyo's oldest and most visited temple, where a 700-kilogram red lantern marks the entrance to ce...
Shibuya Crossing
The World's Busiest Pedestrian Crossing
The world-famous scramble crossing where up to 3,000 pedestrians cross simultaneously from all di...
Shigaraki
Shigaraki Pottery Town
Whimsical tanuki statues with their oversized bellies and sake flasks greet visitors throughout t...
Shimabara Castle
Castle of the Christian Rebellion
Reconstructed castle famous for its connection to the Shimabara Rebellion, with exhibits on Chris...
Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route
A 70-kilometer cycling route across six islands connected by spectacular bridges over the Seto In...
Shimanto River
Called the 'last clear stream of Japan', the Shimanto River flows undammed for 196 kilometers thr...
Shimoda
Shimoda - Where Japan Opened to the World
The historic port where Commodore Perry's Black Ships arrived in 1854, opening Japan to internati...
Shimogamo Shrine
Ancient World Heritage Shrine in a Primeval Forest
One of Kyoto's oldest shrines (UNESCO World Heritage), located within the Tadasu no Mori primeval...
Shimokitazawa
Tokyo's bohemian hub of vintage shops, live music venues, and independent theaters.
Shimonoseki Karato Market
Karato Market
At this bustling waterfront market in the fugu capital of Japan, visitors can savor the notorious...
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
A Retro Food Theme Park Celebrating Japan's Ramen Culture
An indoor food theme park recreating a 1958 Tokyo streetscape, where ramen shops from across Japa...
Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Expansive national garden in central Tokyo blending Japanese, French, and English landscape styles.
Shinsaibashi-suji
Osaka's Premier Covered Shopping Arcade
A historic 600-meter covered shopping arcade stretching from Shinsaibashi to Namba with 380 years...
Shinsekai
A gloriously retro entertainment district where Tsutenkaku Tower presides over neon-lit alleys pa...
Shiogama Shrine
Tohoku's Most Revered Shrine Overlooking Matsushima Bay
One of the most important shrines in the Tohoku region, perched on a hilltop overlooking Matsushi...
Shioyasaki Lighthouse
A scenic lighthouse on the Fukushima coast with panoramic ocean views
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Iwaki, Shioyasaki Lighthouse is one of Japan'...
Shirahama Beach
White Sand Beach in Wakayama
One of Japan's most famous beaches, known for its pristine white sand and crystal clear waters on...
Shirakami-Sanchi
A UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving the largest virgin beech forest in East Asia, Shirakami-S...
Shirakawa-go
UNESCO Thatched-Roof Village
UNESCO World Heritage village with traditional gassho-zukuri thatched-roof farmhouses in a remote...