Best Visiting Spot List

A Japanese garden with an abundance of greenery

Appreciate this beautiful valley, designated as a place of special scenic beauty and a natural monument. Immerse yourself in a shower of negative ions emanating from the forest.

The healing power of the sea and flowers

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

One of the three greatest summer festivals of Tohoku, with colorful bamboo decorations all around the city of Sendai.

A dynamic view from the ropeway

A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.

A 27-km road that stretches from the foot to the summit of Mt. Hachiman. It is famous for the snow-walled corridor that appears in spring.

A leisure complex centered on the New National Theater Tokyo, with an opera house, and a concert hall

The island of adored jewelry

The panoramic view from 1,626 meters up is simply breathtaking

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

This is a grand-scale building that stands on a corner of the land where the Sakura Castle used to be. The museum's exhibition is presented so that visitors can easily understand Japanese history.

This is a mansion built by Masatomo Hotta (1851－1911), the last feudal lord of the Sakura Domain. The residence is designated a National Important Cultural Property and the garden a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

The beloved traditional tubs have long been a symbol of Yunomine

The Meguro Parasitological Museum exhibits 300 specimens of tapeworms and related material from inside and outside Japan. This is a research facility and museum devoted to parasites.

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.

This steep-sided gorge offers magnificent views of new spring greenery and fiery fall foliage