The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
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.
Immerse yourself in the superb relaxing moment with a quaint Japanese atmosphere
This is a large, nature-infused urban park with lush greenery and an abundance of seasonal flowers such as poppies in spring and cosmos flowers in autumn.
Reproduction of the center of the ancient capital, Nara. Daigokuden (Council Hall in the Imperial Palace) and gardens line up in this vast historical site.
Large, 400-hectare marshland popular for its hiking trails through many scenic spots.
Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.
One of Nara’s most famous gardens
A foreign residence of highly exotic, colonial design
Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.
An enormous spa resort with an undervalued hotel
A zoo in Kanazawa Shizen Park, surrounded by nature, where rare species of Herbivores from around the world are kept. A perfect spot to relax.
Hasedera or the Hasedera Temple is an old temple with a view of the ocean and the town of Hase in Kamakura. Various flowers bloom in the garden from season to season. Its principal image of worship is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan.
A lighthouse with an observation platform that is affectionately considered a symbol of Shonan. Its distinctive features are a majestic view of the ocean and illumination that changes color with the seasons.
Located in Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Disneyland is a must-visit destination for tourists. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in April 2023, this popular Disney resort offers a wide range of events and attractions for visitors of all ages, and many LIVE JAPAN readers are purchasing tickets in advance. For the latest ticket information, please check the link below.
Originally created as part of the Imperial Palace, the gardens are now open to the public.
The museum exhibits precious fossils of prehistoric life and a large diorama replicated the forests of Saitama. It is a museum where you can learn the 300 million years of the natural history of the prefecture.
The Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa is one of the largest of all wooden imperial villas to be erected during the Meiji Era. Today, guests can tour the inside of the villa as well as its yard.
This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty
One of the most famous scenic locations on the Shimokita Peninsula, miraculously secluded with a mystical character fostered by nature