Best Visiting Spot List

A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

A landscaped Japanese garden with a traditional Japanese house and a modern Western house

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

A theater where you can appreciate various Japanese traditional performing arts such as kabuki (classical Japanese dance-drama) and bunraku (Japanese puppet theater).

Learn about aviation science

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

This is an admission-free zoo where you can interact with cute little animals. The area where you can pet rabbits and guinea pigs is popular.

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

This is a vast park that was used as the venue for the Olympic Games held in 1964. It has a variety of sports facilities and is popular among people who enjoy walking.

Take a stroll through the forest-enveloped grounds

A shrine where the god for safe sea travel is enshrined has been respected by people. Many important cultural properties of the ward are preserved in the shrine ground.

This is a temple erected at the wish of Keishoin, the real mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The main hall, remaining in its original state from the Genroku period, has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

One of the highest places in western Japan at 265 meters, buzzing with sightseers

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

The Yokohama Marine Tower is one of the symbols in Yokohama built in 1961. Visitors can enjoy the 360° panorama view from its observation deck.

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

This is a theme park of food specialized in ramen in which you can enjoy tasting various ramen restaurants that are popular all over Japan.