Best Visiting Spot List

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.

A trekking spot surrounded by mother nature

A temple of the Nichiren sect on Mt. Ogura in Sagano. It is well-known for ”Hyakunin Isshu” (a collection of 100 poems by 100 different poets). In autumn, the nearby mountains awash with brilliant red leaves.

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

A luxurious facility that mimics a Noh stage

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

A zoological garden containing around 640 animals and 110 species from all over the world, displayed in a more free and natural environment.

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.

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

An accurate replica of Byakkotai's academy

A crimson tower glistening in the ocean and sky

Experience the sensibility of an artist

A vast, luxurious resort of 198,000 square meters filled with nature

Located on the former site of Hakone-Rikyu Palace. You can enjoy splendid views of Lake Ashinoko and Mt. Fuji.

It is a shopping district specializing in food-related specialty shops, and the district stretches about 800 meters from north to south between the Asakusa and Ueno areas.

A treasure trove of anime products

Himeji’s famous mountain-top temple