Discover Japan's Hidden Gems
Explore temples, shrines, castles, parks, and more
Matsue Castle
A National Treasure known as the 'Black Castle', one of only 12 original castles and the sole sur...
Adachi Museum of Art
Art museum whose Japanese gardens have been ranked best in Japan by the Journal of Japanese Garde...
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...
Izumo Taisha
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Dedicated to Okuninushi, god of marriageโcouples come here ...
Oki Islands
UNESCO Global Geopark in the Sea of Japan
A remote archipelago designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark, featuring dramatic sea cliffs, unique...
Tamatsukuri Onsen
An Ancient Beauty Hot Spring with 1,300 Years of History
One of Japan's oldest hot springs, praised for its beautifying waters since the Nara period. The ...
Tsuwano
Tsuwano - Little Kyoto of San'in
A beautifully preserved castle town in a mountain valley, known as the Little Kyoto of San'in for...
Yuushien Garden
A Peony Paradise on a Lake Island
A beautiful Japanese garden on Daikonshima island in Lake Nakaumi, famous for its spectacular peo...