Best Visiting Spot List

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Lots of beautiful roses

This is a famous spot on the Nikko Kaido, called ”Soka Matsubara” or ”Senbon Matsubara” since the Edo Period.

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

Famous as a spiritual site believed to bring good luck in marriage

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.

Home ground to Vegalta Sendai

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

It has over 5,000 pieces of Japanese and Oriental antique art. The building in the shinden-zukuri aristocratic architectural style (developed between the late 7th to early 11th century) and the Japanese garden are worthy of a viewing.

Built on the Naniwanomiya Site, the museum allows visitors to learn about the history of Osaka from ancient times to the present.

Located in a park looking down over Minato Mirai, the center area of Yokohama City, this zoo allows visitors to interact with animals up close.

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

Special seasonal-themed event trains are popular

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property