© 663highland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Hiraizumi
UNESCO World Heritage Pure Land Buddhist Architecture with the Golden Hall
In the 12th century Hiraizumi was the political and cultural centre of northern Japan, and two of...
© ＋－ from jawp / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Hozenji Yokocho
Atmospheric Stone-Paved Alley of Traditional Osaka Dining
A charming stone-paved alley behind Dotonbori lined with over 60 traditional Osaka restaurants an...
© ぱちょぴ / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Mount Inasa
333-Metre Summit with Night Views over Nagasaki
A 333-metre mountain west of central Nagasaki with a summit observatory reached by ropeway, known...
Photo: Saigen Jiro / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
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...
Ise Grand Shrine
Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu)
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, rebuilt every 20 years ...
© 江戸村のとくぞう / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Hozugawa River Boat Ride
A Thrilling River Boat Ride Through a Scenic Mountain Gorge
A two-hour wooden boat ride down the Hozu River from Kameoka to Arashiyama, navigating gentle rap...
Photo: Alpsdake / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Nachi Falls
Japan's Tallest Single-Drop Waterfall
Japan's tallest single-drop waterfall at 133 meters, a sacred site of the Kumano pilgrimage for o...
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
Walk Through a Full-Scale Edo-Period Osaka Townscape
A full-scale, walk-through reconstruction of a 19th-century Osaka townscape on the 9th floor, com...
© 663highland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)
Danjo Garan
Koyasan's Central Temple Complex and the Great Konpon Daito Pagoda
One of the two sacred centres of Koyasan, a sanctuary of halls and gates around the vermilion Kon...
© 663highland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Kennin-ji
Kyoto's Oldest Zen Temple in the Heart of Gion
Kyoto's oldest Zen temple. Founded 1202 by Eisai, who brought Zen and tea to Japan. Twin Dragons ...
© Kibitsu_Jinja_10.JPG: Reggaeman derivative work: Urashimataro (talk) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Kibitsu Shrine
The Shrine Behind the Legend of Momotaro
Ancient shrine said to be the origin of the Momotaro legend. Known for its unique roof style and ...
© Atsasebo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Sasebo
Western Kyushu Port City and Gateway to Kujukushima
A port city in western Nagasaki Prefecture that serves as the gateway to Kujukushima and is known...
© Type specimen / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Dotonbori
Osaka's Neon-Lit Food Street
Osaka's neon-drenched heart, where the Glico Running Man has watched over the Dotonbori canal sin...
© 663highland / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)
Kokusai Street
Naha's Vibrant Main Shopping Street
A 1.6-kilometer shopping and entertainment street that is the heart of Naha's tourism scene.
© Koichi Sato / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Nikko
Ornate Shrines in Mountain Forest
Mountain town with lavishly decorated UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples, including the or...