Himeji Central Park
Safari Park and Amusement Park
A large entertainment complex combining a drive-through safari park with African wildlife and an ...
Maruoka Castle
One of Japan's 12 original castles, Maruoka has the oldest surviving castle tower in the country.
Mount Gozaisho (Gozaisho Ropeway)
Suzuka-Range Mountain Reached by Ropeway from Yunoyama Onsen
A 1,212-metre mountain in the Suzuka range, reached by the Gozaisho Ropeway from Yunoyama Onsen.
Mount Wakakusa
Grassy Hill Above Nara Park with City Views
A 342-metre grass-covered hill at the eastern edge of Nara Park, known for its wide views over th...
Myoko Kogen
A Mountain Resort with Waterfalls and Hot Springs
A scenic highland area at the base of Mount Myoko, known for the dramatic Naena Falls, natural ho...
Omiwa Shrine
Ancient Shrine that Worships Mount Miwa Itself
One of Japan's oldest shrines, which has no main sanctuary because Mount Miwa behind it is worshi...
Shioyasaki Lighthouse
A scenic lighthouse on the Fukushima coast with panoramic ocean views
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Iwaki, Shioyasaki Lighthouse is one of Japan'...
Shirahige Shrine
Ancient Shrine with a Torii Gate Standing in Lake Biwa
The head of the Shirahige shrines, known for a red torii gate that stands in the water of Lake Bi...
Toyama Castle
Reconstructed Castle with a Local History Museum
A reconstructed castle keep in central Toyama that houses the Toyama Municipal Folk Museum on the...
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...
Awashima Shrine
Shrine Known for Thousands of Dedicated Dolls
A seaside shrine in Kada dedicated to Sukunahikona, associated with women's health and known for ...
Cape Sada
Westernmost Point of Shikoku on Japan's Longest Peninsula
The tip of the long, narrow Sadamisaki Peninsula, the westernmost point of Shikoku, marked by a w...
Gifu Castle
Mountaintop Castle atop Mt. Kinka Reached by Ropeway
A reconstructed castle on the summit of Mt. Kinka, reached by the Kinkazan Ropeway from Gifu Park.
Hirosaki Castle
Original Castle with Japan's Finest Cherry Blossoms
One of Japan's twelve original castles, surrounded by 2,600 cherry trees that create a legendary ...
Kintaikyo Bridge
Arching across the Nishiki River in five wooden spans, Kintaikyo Bridge stands as a feat of Japan...