This outdoor, natural bath is even popular in winter
One of the most outstanding castle ruins in all of Japan
Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers
A zoo favored by Kobe locals
This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site
The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.
The leading domestic collection of modern art prints
Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten
Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple
Soak in the hot springs while looking out through the pine forest at Shirahama Beach
Try the popular onsen with its own hot spring source
The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.
Every day's a festival at this shopping street
The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable
A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu
The sunsets here are particularly beautiful
Take a photo in traditional Dutch clothing
Known for its god that brings economic blessings
A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness
A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.