Best Visiting Spot List

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

A rooftop garden constructed atop Ohashi Junction. A spot promoting greenery techniques that has won various awards.

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

A relaxing accommodation loved by women

This museum owns over 38,000 artifacts relating to the culture and history of tobacco and salt both from Japan and overseas.

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

This Buddhist school was established by the Chinese monk Jianzhen

Ryuzu Falls is one of the representative waterfalls in Oku-Nikko. Its forked cascade resembles the head of a dragon.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A museum introducing Edo hanabi (fireworks) and brimming with the atmosphere of the era.

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

It is 5km or 10 minutes by taxi from Myoko-kogen station of Echigo train! Dynamic slopes lay over Mt. Myoko.

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

A grand temple complex established on Mount Koya some 900 years ago

Lake Yamanakako is the largest and highest of the Fuji Five Lakes, and the closest one to Mount Fuji.

A museum where you can relax surrounded by rich greenery. It positions art as a ”sustenance of mental health.”