Best Visiting Spot List

A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.

Tour the distillery where Japan's first malt whisky was created

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

Berrick Hall is a Spanish-style mansion built on top of a hill. You can enjoy both the historical building and a garden that sits on 1,980 square meters of land.

Appreciate masterpieces of French Impressionism

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

This is the world's first museum dedicated to the classic novella ”The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It displays documentation and memorabilia from the author Saint-Exupéry, and visitors can fully enjoy the world of ”The Little Prince.”

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

A place connected to Matsuo Basho. A garden with flowers and trees associated with his haiku and Shiseki Tembo Teien with a waterside view are the highlights.

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.

About 400 shops handling food products, such as fresh seafood and produce, are gathered in this market. It is a very popular spot for visitors from in and out of the country.

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River

Welcome to the world of transparent blue

The Kirifuri-kogen Highlands is a plateau with an elevation of about 1,200 meters on the slopes of Mt. Akanagisan. Its scenery and leisure facilities make it a popular destination.

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.