Best Visiting Spot List

The symbol of Osaka and loved by people as ”Mr. Taiko's castle,” the Main Tower has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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.

Experience the sensibility of an artist

Edutainment style aquarium where you can enjoy learning about the ”Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean,” the treasury of the marine life, and ”creatures” as basic themes.

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A nature park offering a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, with flowers all year round

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.

Enjoy the breathtaking view

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

Take a photo in traditional Dutch clothing

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

This store sells dried products such as bonito, kelp and small sardines — all indispensable to the seasoning of Japanese cuisine.

This is a Korean town where both Japanese and Korean shops are gathered. It is brimming with an exotic atmosphere where you can enjoy authentic Korean food, cosmetics, and culture.

A unique back street of Akihabara Electric Town, full of stores selling PC peripherals.

A museum introducing Edo hanabi (fireworks) and brimming with the atmosphere of the era.

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.

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

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque