Discover Japan's Hidden Gems

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Attraction
Niigata

Ponshukan

A Sake Tasting Museum Inside a Train Station

A unique sake tasting facility inside Echigo-Yuzawa Station offering samples from all of Niigata'...

Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan
Onsen
Wakayama

Ryujin Onsen

Hot Spring Town Among Japan's Three Beauty Waters

A mountain hot spring town in the former Ryujin village of Tanabe, counted among Japan's three be...

Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan
Landmark
Toyama

Takaoka Daibutsu

Large Bronze Buddha in Central Takaoka

A roughly 16-metre bronze seated Amida Buddha in central Takaoka, often counted among Japan's thr...

Takaoka, Toyama, Japan
Historic Site
Gifu

Takayama Old Town

Beautifully Preserved Edo-Period Streets

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

Takayama, Gifu, Japan
Shrine
Ibaraki

Tsukuba-san Shrine

Tsukuba-san Shrine sits at the base of Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan's most famous mountains, where...

Ibaraki, Japan
Castle
Okayama

Tsuyama Castle

One of Japan's Top Cherry Blossom Castle Ruins

Impressive castle ruins famous for towering stone walls and over 1,000 cherry trees. One of Japan...

Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan
Landmark
Mie

Yokoyama Observatory

Viewpoint Over the Ria Coastline of Ago Bay

A hillside viewpoint in Shima overlooking the ria coastline of Ago Bay, with viewing terraces and...

Shima, Mie, Japan
Historic Site
Nara

Heijo Palace Site

UNESCO Imperial Palace Ruins with Reconstructed Gate and Hall

The ruins of the imperial palace of the Nara-period capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a ...

Nara, Japan
Aquarium
Chiba

Kamogawa SeaWorld

Kamogawa SeaWorld is one of Japan's leading marine parks, located along the Pacific coastline of ...

Chiba, Japan
Historic Site
Gifu

Magome-juku

A beautifully preserved post town on the historic Nakasendo trail, featuring a steep stone-paved ...

Nakatsugawa, Gifu, Japan
Attraction
Gifu

Nagara River Cormorant Fishing

Traditional Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River

A traditional form of fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu city, in which fishermen use trained co...

Gifu, Japan
Theme Park
Tokyo

Sanrio Puroland

An indoor theme park dedicated to Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters with shows, rides, and charac...

Tokyo, Japan
Garden
Hyogo

Awaji Yumebutai

Tadao Ando Concrete Complex with a Terraced Garden

An architectural complex on Awaji Island designed by Tadao Ando, with the terraced Hyakudanen gar...

Awaji, Hyogo, Japan
City
Hokkaido

Hakodate

Hakodate - Hokkaido's Sparkling Port City

Port city famous for its night view from Mount Hakodate, bustling morning market, and historic We...

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Museum
Mie

Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

Ninja Museum with a Trick House and Demonstrations

A museum in Iga devoted to the ninja tradition, featuring a trick residence, tool exhibits, and d...

Iga, Mie, Japan