A Japanese confectionery shop popular for its joman and warabi mochi
The site of the former mountain castle once considered impregnable
Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.
A shrine famous for its ”Wedded Rocks”
Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).
Special seasonal-themed event trains are popular
View real-life tachineputa all year
A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.
Japan's largest indoor theme park with fun attractions for the whole family.
This is Japan's only national art museum, where you can view various Western artworks, including the Matsukata collection, which mainly consists of French artworks.
The traditional god of learning
This museum displays the works of leading Japanese modern sculptor Fumio Asakura: the site is registered nationally as a Place of Scenic Beauty and the structure itself as a Tangible Cultural Property.
This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo
Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here
A place connected to Matsuo Basho. A garden with flowers and trees associated with his haiku and Shiseki Tembo Teien with a waterside view are the highlights.
Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off
Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here
A Tokyo Metropolitan Park in Sayama Hills in northwestern Tokyo. You can enjoy the untouched landscapes of forests and fields, the chirping birds and views of the seasons.
Sannomaru Shozokan is a public art gallery exhibiting works such as paintings, calligraphy and crafts handed down to the Imperial Family.
An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park