A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.
An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel
A cozy onsen hotel where kids are welcome
Understand and experience a disaster, while learning about minimizing risk and damage from natural disasters
A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price
An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu
Experience how the locals lived during the Showa period
A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness
The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking
Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides
Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival
A mountain-top amusement park with a great view
The museum’s shop is a must-see, too
An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains
The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn
Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed
A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan