Best Visiting Spot List

Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature

A place where you can immerse yourself in nature and play in an atmosphere of undeveloped woodlands.

Japan's first national art museum located next to the Imperial palace, and it houses more than 12,500 artworks.

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

This is an extensive rock formation where you can view layered rocks that cover the entire area as tatami mats cover the floor. The attraction is located in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture. The elevated crystalline schists created by the currents of the Arakawa River are awesome.

This tomb is sealed by a giant rock weighing 2,300 tons

Enjoy views in every season

The magnificent Azuchi castle has been brought back to life

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

A landscaped Japanese garden with a traditional Japanese house and a modern Western house

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.

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Known as the shinto shrine related to Yoshida Shoin, a samurai clan member of the Choshu Domain who had enormous influence on the movement to topple the Edo Shogunate during the mid-19th century. Now deified, he has become popular as a god of academic success.

This memorial museum used to be the art studio and residence of Taro Okamoto, who was a representative artist of Japan. His passion and energy still fill the museum.

A park once popular with writers

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

About 400 shops handling food products, such as fresh seafood and produce, are gathered in this market. It is a very popular spot for visitors from in and out of the country.