Some of the samurai houses dating back to the Edo Period (1600/1603-1868) still remain in the castle town Sakura (Chiba), a place where you can get a glimpse of the daily lives of the samurai.
An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment
Stay in the city while getting a taste of the views from deep mountain valleys in this Japanese-style garden
Akasaka Palace, or the State Guest House, is a neo baroque-style building with a stately, gorgeous look. It welcomes state and official guests from all over the world.
A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.
An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto
Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art
A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.
This botanical garden offers an extraordinary space where you feel as if you stepped into a jungle. Visitors can learn about the tropical plants that have a strong tie to their daily life.
Enjoy the breathtaking view
Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace
One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.
Check out the must-see views from one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels
The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers
You can feel the nature of the Sayama Hills and learn the importance of nature. It is a place full of green where you can encounter various plants, insects, and birds.
Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage
A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.
Famous for its deity of scholarship
Tour the distillery where Japan's first malt whisky was created
A hotel with Yonezawa beef, spa services and private baths