Best Visiting Spot List

The hilltop sports a lovely view

*Temporarily closed for renovation work from Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 to fiscal year 2022.

An fantastic world of snow and ice for you to experience

Learn about the nature of Mt. Taisetsu with varied displays

One of Hokkaido's oldest and finest shopping streets

Once a storehouse, now a museum showcasing Otaru's history and nature

A major winter event in Sapporo, held for one week in early February each year. Gaze upon the enormous sculptures made from snow and ice lined up in Odori Park.

One of the world's largest gaming events. Businesses and groups exhibit the latest in games, enabling visitors to get an early crack at them.

An outdoor rock festival held at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki attended by representative artists from around Japan.

A deep, mystical gorge stretching over 2 km long. Take the famous ”Boat Ride down Geibi Gorge” for the chance to see countless strangely shaped boulders.

Sendai Airport, the gateway to Japan's northern area, Tohoku.

Embraced by nature, this studio has produced numerous public art works.

A large-scale event in Tokyo where you can enjoy a collection of festivals and taste from hometowns all over Japan at the same time.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is the hottest spot on Halloween day. It is crowded with many people dressed in costumes.

One of the three major Edo festivals. Also known as the ”water throwing festival” for as its name suggests spectators throw water on Omikoshi (portable shrine) bearers; it is a festival held annually at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

A Zen temple associated with warlord Date Masamune. Visit the main hall, which is a designated national treasure, and the architectural masterpiece that is the Kuri (kitchen building).

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn

Ryogoku and its surrounding areas are rich in tradition and culture that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868). Find everything you want to know about Ryogoku, here at our information center.

National center for the reconstruction and development of Ainu culture. Discover the charm of Ainu culture on the shores of Lake Poroto.

One of Asia's largest art events, where artists of all ages, nationalities, genres and styles gather.