Tomioka Silk Mill
UNESCO World Heritage Meiji-Era Silk Factory
A UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving Japan's first modern silk reeling factory, a cornerstone ...
Tomogashima
The 'Castle in the Sky' Island of Jungle-Swallowed WWII Fort Ruins
A cluster of uninhabited islands in the Kitan Strait off Wakayama, where overgrown Meiji-era gun ...
Wakayama Marina City
Mediterranean-Themed Resort Island with Markets and Onsen
An artificial island resort featuring the Mediterranean-themed Porto Europa park, Kuroshio Market...
Fushimi Sake District
Historic Sake Brewing Quarter with Canal Walks and Tasting Rooms
A historic sake brewing quarter in southern Kyoto where famous brands like Gekkeikan and Kizakura...
Hagi
A well-preserved Edo-era castle town on the Sea of Japan coast that produced many leaders of the ...
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
A beautifully preserved canal district with white-walled warehouses from the Edo period in Kurash...
Asuka
Japan's Ancient Capital with Megalithic Tombs and Stone Carvings
Japan's ancient capital before Nara, where mysterious megalithic stone tombs, ancient temple ruin...
Cape Ashizuri
Shikoku's southernmost cape, crowned by a striking white lighthouse perched on 80-meter sea cliff...
Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
The Birthplace of Instant Ramen
An interactive museum where Momofuku Ando invented chicken ramen in 1958, featuring hands-on work...
Kobe Port Tower
Red Lattice Tower with a Rooftop Deck at Kobe Port
A red steel observation tower on a Kobe Port pier, first opened in 1963 and reopened in 2024 with...
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...
Mifuneyama Rakuen
teamLab-Enhanced Historic Garden
Historic 500,000-square-meter garden dating to 1845, famous for seasonal beauty and the immersive...
Nikko
Ornate Shrines in Mountain Forest
Mountain town with lavishly decorated UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples, including the or...
Odaiba
Tokyo's Futuristic Waterfront Entertainment Island
This futuristic entertainment island in Tokyo Bay feels like stepping into tomorrow with its stri...
Ashikaga Flower Park
Great Wisteria and Seasonal Flower Garden
Famous flower park featuring a 150-year-old Great Wisteria tree and spectacular seasonal illumina...