Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Universal Studios Japan
Hollywood Movie Theme Park
Major theme park featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and movie-t...
Unzen Onsen
Unzen Onsen - Volcanic Hot Springs and Jigoku Hells
A historic hot spring resort in the Unzen volcanic mountains, famous for its dramatic jigoku (hel...
Uradome Coast
Uradome Coast - San'in Geopark Coastal Scenery
A spectacular 15-kilometer stretch of coastline within the San'in Kaigan Geopark, featuring sea c...
Ureshino Onsen
One of Japan's Three Great Beauty Hot Springs
One of Japan's top three beauty hot springs known for smooth, silky waters that are said to make ...
Usa Jingu
Head Shrine of 40,000 Hachiman Shrines
The head shrine of all 40,000 Hachiman shrines in Japan, set in an ancient forest with distinctiv...
Usuki Stone Buddhas
National Treasure Stone Carvings from the Kamakura Period
A designated National Treasure, the Usuki Stone Buddhas comprise over 60 Buddhist figures carved ...
Uwajima Castle
One of Japan's 12 original castles, a small but beautifully preserved hilltop tower overlooking U...
Wajima Morning Market
One of Japan's three great morning markets with over 1,000 years of history, where local vendors ...
Wakayama Castle
Hilltop Castle with Panoramic City Views
A reconstructed hilltop castle originally built in 1585, offering panoramic views over Wakayama c...
Wakayama Marina City
Mediterranean-Themed Resort Island with Markets and Onsen
An artificial island resort featuring the Mediterranean-themed Porto Europa park, Kuroshio Market...
Washuzan Hill
The Best Viewpoint of the Great Seto Bridge
A hilltop viewpoint offering the most spectacular views of the Great Seto Bridge connecting Honsh...
Yakushi-ji
Ancient Temple of Healing with the Frozen Music Pagoda
A World Heritage temple and one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, celebrated for its elegant Ea...
Yamadera
Yamadera (Risshaku-ji Temple)
A mountain temple with over 1,000 stone steps leading to breathtaking panoramic views, Yamadera i...
Yamashita Park
Yokohama's Beloved Waterfront Promenade and Park
Yokohama's most famous waterfront park stretching along the harbor, home to the historic ocean li...
Yanagawa
City of Canals and River Punting
Historic castle town known for its scenic canal boat rides through willow-lined waterways and fam...
Yanaka
A charming old-Tokyo neighborhood of temples, cats, and traditional shopping streets untouched by...
Yokohama
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan's largest and most vibrant Chinatown, home to over 500 restaurants and shops in colorful st...
Yokohama Landmark Tower
Yokohama's Tallest Skyscraper with Panoramic Observatory
Yokohama's tallest building at 296 meters with the Sky Garden observatory on the 69th floor offer...
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama's Iconic Waterfront Warehouse Complex
Two beautifully restored early 1900s red brick warehouses on the Yokohama waterfront, now a vibra...