An estate where Kishu samurai resided
A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.
Famous since the Edo period (1603–1868) for its god of business prosperity. Site of the largest Tori no Ichi open-air market in Japan.
It is the palace where the generations of Emperors and Empresses of Japan have lived starting in the Meiji era (1868-1912) to this day. You can visit the palace site as long as you obtain prior permission.
You can experience the world of Mitsuo Aida, a poet and calligrapher who emphasized the preciousness of life with his own phrases and unique styles of calligraphy.
Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature
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.
The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai
A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.
Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities
The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking
A variety of fascinating baths are available, including a large one resembling the Kurhaus
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.
A chalk lighthouse standing on a cliff
This is a multi-story urban park connecting Motomachi and Yamate. You can enjoy the view of the Marine Tower and the Bay Bridge from the park colored with roses and plants and flowers of the seasons.
Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake
Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).
The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life
The head shrine of all the Kasuga-jinja shrines all over Japan, it is located on Mt. Mikasa, which has been treated as a sacred area since ancient times. In 2018, the shrine commemorated its 1,250th anniversary.
Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here