Dejima

Dejima: The base of exchange for finance, culture and art From 1550, Nagasaki was developed as a trading port with Portugal. However, the increase i...

Glover Garden

The residence of foreign traders has been preserved in its original state Centering on Glover Residence, Ringer House and Alt House which have been n...

Gunkanjima (Battleship Island)

5,300 people lived there in the high-growth 1960s with the No. 1 population density in the world Coal was discovered around 1810 on the island of Has...

Heian Shrine

Famous for the 300 cherry blossom trees that cloak the shrine with their flowers in spring Coated by luscious red lacquer, Heian Shrine was built in...

Kifune Shrine

A shrine whose god rules the water Kifune Shrine, which has a history of 1500 years and is surrounded by woods along the banks of the Kibune River, t...

Umeda

From casual goods to cutting-edge trends Let’s introduce the Umeda (Kita) area, a must-see shopping spot with Osaka’s latest trends. LUKU...

Kurama

The Legend of Mt. Kurama’s Tengu A large tengu is displayed in front of Eizan Railway’s Kurama Station. It’s said that a tengu resi...

Mt. Inasa

The $10 million night view Along with Mt. Hakodate in Hakodate and Mt. Rokko in Kobe, Nagasaki has one of Japan’s top three night views, and s...

Nagasaki Peace Park

The Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the Peace Statue During World War II on August 9th 1945 at 11:02 a.m., an atomic bomb fell on Nagasak...

Oura Church

The official name is the Church of the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan Continuing from Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the Edo Era Tokugawa Shogunate continued the b...

Tenryu-ji Temple

The beauty of a Japanese painting Founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, Arashiyama, Togetsukyo Bridge and Kameyama Park among other places were within...

Eikan-do

When thinking of Eikan-do, the beauty of the autumn leaves comes to mind In 853, Shinjo, the student of the monk Kukai, established the temple. The o...

Omicho Market

Kanazawa’s kitchen Omicho Market, which has a 290-year history dating back from 1690 in the Edo Era, is called the kitchen of Kanazawa. Current...

The Atomic Bomb Dome

A building damaged and exposed at a very short distance from the hypocenter The building was designed by a Czech architect Jan Letzel and was opened...

Ginza

Shopping in Ginza Many of the tourists visiting Japan likely want to spend some time shopping. Nestled in Ginza’s central area is the Hattori W...

Great Buddha(Kotoku-in)

The City of Kamakura Kamakura is famous as a summer spot where many people enjoy surfing and marine sports along the coast. With its many historical...

Harajuku

  Takeshita Street There has been recent data on TripAdvisor that Harajuku’s Takeshita Street is the number one attraction that tourists...

Hasedera Temple

Hasadera Temple If you set aside time to visit Kamakura during your trip to Japan, Hasedera Temple is one of the spots that must be visited during yo...

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

More about Shinjuku Gyoen Shinjuku Gyoen was originally created as a garden specifically for the Imperial family. The Old Western-style Imperial Rest...

Edo Tokyo Museum

Edo Tokyo Museum At this museum, there are replicas dedicated to exhibiting the landscape of the common people who lived in the castle town during t...

Hiroshima Castle

A reconstructed brilliant castle Hiroshima Castle is a 15-minute walk either from the JR Hiroshima Station or from the Atomic Bomb Dome. The castle...

Kodai-ji

The wonderful autumn foliage is reflected like a mirror in the pond Following the passing of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, his widow, Nene, under her title of...

Seisonkaku

The highlights of Seisonkaku, a gentle and refined space Nariyasu Maeda, the 13th daimyo (feudal lord) of the Kaga Clan, built this villa within Kenr...

Shoren-in

Lighting up of the bamboo forest and the garden in blue to signify the blue image of the Buddhist god of fire (Blue Cetaka) Shoren-in was built 850...

Nagamachi

Streets where you wonder if you have time warped back to the Edo Era In the Edo Era, Kanazawa was mentioned along with Osaka and Edo as the Three Gre...

Byodoin Temple

Aristocrat’s second house turned into a temple Byodoin temple was established in 1052 when an aristocrat named Yorimichi Fujiwara decided to t...

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Peace Memorial Park is located near the hypocenter Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is on the opposite side of the Atomic Bomb Dome across a river. Pray...

Dotonbori

Start out with “sign watching” Dotonbori refers to the district from the Nihon bridge to the Daikoku bridge; it is a bustling downtown a...

Toji (Kyo-o-gokokuji)

Forever the landmark of Kyoto It is believed that Toji was built when Emperor Kanmu relocated to the ancient capital (the present day Kyoto, then ca...

Kumano Nachi Taisha

Nachi Taisha – a World Heritage site Nachi Taisha is one of the Kumano Sanzan (three sacred shrines), and both the shrine and the grounds are d...

Climbing Mt. Fuji

Basics about climbing Mt. Fuji Mt. Fuji can be climbed only for two months from July 10 to September 10 while it is open to climbers. During this pe...

Rinnoji

The largest wooden building in East Japan Nikko-zan Rinnoji is a collective name for a number of halls and pagodas as well as 15 sub temples. The ce...

Taiyuinbyo

Designed to resemble the path to heaven Following his death, Iemitsu was given the name Taiyuin from the Emperor. Taiyuin refers to a person that ha...

Daitoku-ji Temple

A monastery that would be representative of the Edo Era Daitoku-ji Temple was built by the monk Myouchou Shuuhou in 1315 but burned down during the...

Enko-ji Temple

Enko-ji, the school that was transformed into a temple In 1601, Ieyasu Tokugawa invited monks with the intention of developing national education, a...

Mt. Hiei

A panoramic view of Kyoto from Mt. Hiei An 848m mountain on the border of Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures, it’s a place of picturesque scenery wher...

Hozu River Cruise

The Hozu River Cruise, a tradition of 400 years From the old times, the waters of the Hozu River were used to transport goods downstream to the large...

The Kamo Shrines

What are the Kamo Shrines? Both Kamigamo and Shimogamo Shrines deify the gods of the Kamo Clan, and together they are called the Kamo Shrines. As we...

Kitano Tenmangu

Kitano Tenmangu, the shrine of the Patron of Learning Established in 947, Kitano Tenmangu is the head shrine for the nation’s 10,000 tenmangu e...

Saiho-ji Temple (Koke-dera)

Koke-dera, a World Heritage site Reportedly founded by the Buddhist priest Gyouki in the 700s, the temple was destroyed by war and floods after whic...

Manshu-in Temple

A temple of high status connected to the Emperor Built initially in 728 on Mt. Hiei as a place of meditation by the monk Saicho, it was moved to its...

Myoshin-ji Temple

The Unryu-zu (Dragon in the Clouds) painting by Tanyu Kano, 8 years in the making In 1337, the Emperor-turned-monk Hanazono founded the temple from...

Ohara

What is Ohara? Located in northeast Kyoto, Ohara is a quiet area with plenty of beautiful nature in a mountain valley. Since the temples and tourist...

Sanzen-in Temple

Sanzen-in’s association with the Imperial family When the monk Saicho built Enryaku-ji Temple in 788, the construction of a thatched hut undern...

Takao

Takao, an area by the Kiyotaki River which flows at the foot of Mt. Takao Takao is known as the famous area in Kyoto whose leaves change color the e...

Yoshimine-dera Temple

A temple rebuilt by the mother of the 5th shogun, Tsunayoshi Tokugawa Built in 1029 only to be often burned down in war, it was rebuilt by Keishoin,...

Lake Ashi

An adventure on a pirate ship At Lake Ashi, Hakone Sightseeing Cruises operates ships that connect the three ports on the lake. Enjoy a leisurely to...

Ninna-ji Temple

Enjoy the National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties of Ninna-ji Temple There are many National Treasures and Important Cultural Propertie...

Toyota Related Sights

Toyota’s past, present and future Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Tech...

Zojo-ji Temple

Temple of the Tokugawa family At Zojo-ji Temple, there are several opportunities a year to view the gravesite of the Tokugawa family and the shoguns...

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

The entire town is in the Edo Era The borders and town streets, the downtown area and samurai residences, everything is built as structures from the...

Hakone Shrine

Hakone Shrine Hakone Shrine, with a history of more than 1200 years, was long famous as a shrine for good luck for visiting generals, but now it&rsqu...

Jochi-ji Temple

The whole of the temple grounds designated as a National Historic Site The temple was built to pray for the repose of the soul of the son of the 5th...

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle, the symbol of Nagoya At the center of Nagoya Castle is its tenshukaku or castle tower which was rebuilt in 1959. The surrounding rema...

Osu Kannon Temple

Events unfold at Osu Kannon Temple Osu Kannon is a well-liked temple that was moved by Ieyasu Tokugawa. The main hall had been burned down in the wa...

Pola Museum of Art

A wide collection from paintings to pottery & glasswork The Pola Museum of Art is built within Hakone National Park. It boasts Japan’s larg...

Roppongi

Notable museums of art on Embassy Row The embassies of every nation dot the surrounding area of Roppongi and there are many stores for foreigners. I...

Roppongi Hills

Meet here for anything from the observation deck to movies and a hotel Half of the complex is open space. Along with a garden and outdoor space, ther...

Shinagawa

Shinagawa has a retro downtown area and modern buildings existing side by side Among the four hotel areas in Edo, Shinagawa was the only one facing t...

Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

The Emperor’s place of rest The villa was built in 1899 as a place of rest for Emperor Taisho. It has been well maintained to a surprising lev...

Tokei-ji Temple

A “refuge temple” for women who were suffering Kakusan-ni, the wife of the 8th shogun regent in the Kamakura Era, Tokimune Hojo, establi...

Yutaki Waterfall

Observation points and places where you can see nature up close The Yukawa River which begins from Mt. Nikko-Shirane, one of the 100 Famous Mountains...

Odaiba

A new amusement area for Tokyo Bayside The area is now 18 years old. A long time ago, it functioned as a distribution facility and an industrial sit...

KidZania Tokyo

A land for happy children KidZania comes from the short form of the German word for “children” (kinder), and the two Latin words for &ld...

Jufuku-ji Temple

Masako Hojo, who outlived all of her children Jufuku-ji Temple, which had been built on the site of the Minamoto family’s residence, was estab...

Hakone Glass Museum

A museum that draws out the infinite possibilities of glass Within the vast grounds, there are the Venetian Glass Museum and the Venetian Modern Gla...

Hakone Tozan Railway

Not simply a means of transportation. The Tozan Railway is a tourist attraction itself Located in the western part of Kanagawa Prefecture, the Hakone...

Ryogoku

Enjoy sumo in Ryogoku In the Edo Era, Ryogoku became an area comparable to Ueno and Asakusa due to the development of Ryogoku Bridge. Sumo started t...

Ginkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji)

The Appeal of the Ginkakuji Beyond the main gate of Ginkakuji, proceeding further inside is the Kannon-den, also called the Silver Pavilion. This has...

Gion

Experience Japan’s Traditional Arts in Gion If you say “Kyoto-esque,”many tourists probably imagine maiko and geisha. Even though t...

Higashiyama

Enjoy a Stroll through Higashiyama  The Higashiyama district is dotted with many temples. Among these temples, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi-in...

The Hakone Open-Air Museum

Experience art at Japan’s first outdoor art museum The park, which is Japan’s first outdoor art museum, was opened in 1969 with the goal...

Okunoin Temple

Known as a power spot, Okunoin Temple is where the founder of the Shingon sect, Kobo Daishi (the monk Kukai), performed the ultimate ascetic training...

Osaka Castle

Strolling through the restored Osaka Castle Although Osaka Castle has twice been destroyed by fire, Otemon and Sakuramon, which are Important Cultura...

Owakudani

Powerful volcanic activity among stunning views of Mt. Fuji The Hakone volcano continues to be active. At Owakudani, white smoke is rising up even n...

Koyasan Shukubo

117 lodging places Currently, there are 117 temples in Koyasan, of which 52 have Shukubo lodging facilities. Each Shukubo has different characteristi...

Kumano Hayatama Taisha

An inner-city sacred shrine that is covered in greenery Kumano Hayatama Taisha is one of the three Kumano Sanzan shrines. Only 15 minutes walk from...

Kenroku-en

Kenroku-en was constructed by Kaga Hanshu Kenroku-en is a Japanese garden that was designed in 1676 by Kaga Hanshu and took almost 180 years to compl...

Ninjadera

A temple with 23 rooms and 29 staircases Myoryuji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple constructed in 1643 by the third feudal lord of the Kaga Domain, Tosh...

Mount Koya Danjo Garan

Garan – a place where monks engage in Buddhist practices Garan refers to a facility for Buddhist practice and/or meditation for monks. Garan is...

Kumano Hongu Taisha

The headquarters of Kumano shrines across Japan The three sacred areas of Kumano in southern Kii Peninsula, Hongu, Niimiya, and Nachi, are collective...

Kumano Kodo Path

World Heritage site, Kumano Sankeimichi path Since about 2,000 years ago, the Kumano region has been considered as the Pure Land. The Kumano Kodo pat...

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Popular for its exhibitions of artists and architects from around the world Based on the concept to “create new culture” and to “re...

Cup Noodles Museum

A popular museum that has become a landmark in Minato Mirai 21 　 Cup Noodles, which has become a fixture in the world’s supermarkets now, was...

Yokohama Landmark Tower

Various ways to enjoy yourself…you’ll never get tired during a day at Landmark Tower 　 Minato Mirai 21 began as a shipyard built over...

Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

A wild monkey park with monkeys right up to you 　 “There is this sort of place in Kyoto?!” Yes, this is the spot. Arashiyama Monkey Par...

Yamate and Motomachi

Yamate retains a deep flavor from 150 years previously when the country was opened When it comes to the Western-style houses of Yamate, there are 2 h...

Grand Front Osaka

Japan’s top-class shopping mall Grand Front Osaka which was opened in 2013 boasts a nation-topping area of 44,000㎡, and targeting “mast...

Kyoto Hanatoro

A reminder of a Kyoto winter This is an event which began in the Higashiyama neighborhood from 2003 as a new seasonal reminder for Kyoto, and the Ha...

Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)

A festival that started as a revitalization project for Kyoto The Festival of Ages is one of Kyoto’s three great festivals which include the A...

Osaka Museum of History

A historical museum which you can enjoy as a family A 5-minute walk from Osaka Castle, this is a historical museum where you can enjoyably learn abo...

National Museum of Art

A contemporary art museum completely underground A museum exhibiting contemporary art in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Utilizing the Expo Museum of Fine Arts...

Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine

A shrine with its own original culture Sumiyoshi-taisha is the main shrine for the nation’s 2300 Sumiyoshi shrines, boasting a history of 1800...

Osaka International Peace Center (Peace Osaka)

A learning center addressing the tragedy of war and appeals for peace A facility opened in 1991to tell of the horrors of war to the next generation a...

Osaka Science Museum

A museum where you can learn and enjoy with the whole family There are 200 interactive displays and science demonstrations under the theme of Space...

Shitenno-ji Temple

A temple built for salvation of the masses This was Japan’s first genuine Buddhist temple, built in 593, by Prince Shotoku to honor four heave...

Osaka Tenman-gu Shrine

Osaka Tenman-gu where Michizane is enshrined Losing a bid for power at the Imperial court, scholar and politician Michizane Sugawara found himself d...

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka

Umeda Sky Building with its unique shape gaining interest Completed in 1993. The two 40-storey buildings are connected at the top with the 39th floo...

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