Discover Japan's Hidden Gems

Ichiran Shinjuku

Japan's Most Famous Solo-Dining Tonkotsu Ramen

Iga-Ueno Castle

Ikaho Onsen

Stone Staircase Hot Spring Town

Famous onsen town built around a 365-step stone staircase, known for its iron-rich 'golden waters...

Ikuta Shrine

One of Japan's Oldest Shinto Shrines

One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, said to have been founded in 201 AD, located in the heart o...

Imabari Castle

Japan's Finest Sea Castle with Seawater Moat

One of Japan's finest sea castles, built by master architect Todo Takatora in 1602, with a moat f...

Imperial Palace

The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of ...

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Inujima

An Art Island Built in a Ruined Copper Refinery

A tiny island in the Seto Inland Sea where a former copper refinery has been transformed into a s...

Inuyama Castle

One of only five National Treasure castles in Japan, with an original donjon dating to 1537.

Ippudo Daimyo Main Store

The Original Ippudo — Birthplace of Modern Hakata Ramen

Ise Grand Shrine

Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu)

Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, rebuilt every 20 years ...

Ishigaki Island

A tropical paradise in the Yaeyama Islands with stunning coral reefs, white sand beaches, and cry...

Ishite-ji

Shikoku's Most Visited Pilgrimage Temple

Temple #51 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and the most visited temple on the entire route, l...

Isonokami Shrine

One of Japan's Oldest Shrines with Legendary Sacred Sword

One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, mentioned in the nation's earliest chronicles, said to hous...

Isuien Garden

Exquisite Borrowed Scenery Garden beside Todai-ji

An exquisite Meiji-era strolling garden next to Todai-ji, celebrated for its masterful borrowed s...

Itsukushima Shrine

Floating Torii Gate of Miyajima

UNESCO World Heritage shrine on Miyajima Island, famous for its vermillion torii gate appearing t...

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

A UNESCO World Heritage Silver Mine in a Forest Setting

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic silver mine once produced a third of the world's silv...

Iya Kazurabashi

Vine Suspension Bridge in a Hidden Valley

A 45-meter vine bridge swaying above a turquoise river in one of Japan's three great secluded reg...

Izanagi Shrine

Japan's Oldest Shrine — Birthplace of the Creation Myth

Considered Japan's oldest shrine, dedicated to the creator deities Izanagi and Izanami who, accor...

Izu Peninsula

Coastal Resort with Hot Springs and Beaches

A mountainous coastal peninsula southwest of Tokyo, famous for hot spring resorts, beautiful beac...