Ponshukan
A Sake Tasting Museum Inside a Train Station
A unique sake tasting facility inside Echigo-Yuzawa Station offering samples from all of Niigata'...
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...
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...
Takayama Old Town
Beautifully Preserved Edo-Period Streets
Beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant streets with sake breweries, traditional shops, and mor...
Tsukuba-san Shrine
Tsukuba-san Shrine sits at the base of Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan's most famous mountains, where...
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...
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...
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 ...
Kamogawa SeaWorld
Kamogawa SeaWorld is one of Japan's leading marine parks, located along the Pacific coastline of ...
Magome-juku
A beautifully preserved post town on the historic Nakasendo trail, featuring a steep stone-paved ...
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...
Sanrio Puroland
An indoor theme park dedicated to Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters with shows, rides, and charac...
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...
Hakodate
Hakodate - Hokkaido's Sparkling Port City
Port city famous for its night view from Mount Hakodate, bustling morning market, and historic We...
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...