Discover Japan's Hidden Gems

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Attraction
Shizuoka

Oigawa Railway

Steam Locomotive Line with Thomas Trains and a Mountain Branch

A private railway in central Shizuoka that runs regular steam locomotive trains, seasonal Thomas ...

Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan
City
Miyagi

Sendai

Known as the City of Trees, Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region, famous for Date Masa...

Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Market
Tokyo

Toyosu Market

Tokyo's Modern Wholesale Fish Market

The successor to the legendary Tsukiji inner market, Toyosu is the world's largest fish market wh...

Tokyo, Japan
Onsen
Fukui

Awara Onsen

One of Hokuriku's most famous hot spring towns, known as the 'parlor of the Kansai region' for ov...

Awara, Fukui, Japan
Temple
Hyogo

Engyo-ji Temple

Ancient Mountain Temple from The Last Samurai

A sprawling 1000-year-old temple complex atop Mount Shosha, famous as a filming location for 'The...

Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
Beach
Okinawa

Ishigaki Island

A tropical island in the Yaeyama Islands with vivid coral reefs, white sand beaches, and crystal-...

Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
Shrine
Nara

Kasuga Taisha

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Ancient Shinto shrine set in a primeval forest, famous for thousands of stone and bronze lanterns.

Nara, Japan
Attraction
Oita

Kunisaki Peninsula

Ancient Buddhist Culture in a Volcanic Landscape

Volcanic peninsula dotted with ancient stone Buddhist carvings, cliff temples, and the mysterious...

Kunisaki, Oita, Japan
Landmark
Shizuoka

Miho no Matsubara

Sacred Pine Grove with Mount Fuji Views

A seven-kilometer pine-lined beach with views of Mount Fuji across Suruga Bay, registered as a UN...

Shizuoka, Japan
Attraction
Shizuoka

Mishima Skywalk

Japan's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge with Mount Fuji Views

A 400-meter pedestrian suspension bridge in the western foothills of Hakone, the longest of its k...

Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan
Historic Site
Ishikawa

Nagamachi Samurai District

Atmospheric Streets Where Samurai Once Lived

A preserved samurai residential district with earthen walls, private gates, and narrow lanes. The...

Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Temple
Chiba

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is a major Buddhist temple founded in 940 AD that draws over 10 millio...

Chiba, Japan
Onsen
Saga

Takeo Onsen

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

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

Takeo, Saga, Japan
Museum
Tokyo

teamLab Planets

A body-immersive museum where visitors wade barefoot through water and walk into massive digital ...

Tokyo, Japan
Attraction
Kanagawa

Hakone

Hot Spring Resort with Fuji Views

Mountain resort town offering hot springs, art museums, Lake Ashi cruises, and clear views of Mou...

Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan