Spot List

A resort outlet where you can enjoy shopping and various activities that take advantage of the waterfront environment, offering an extraordinary experience.

A charming resort hotel with many facilities

Gaze out on a fantastic aerial view of the city 173 meters up

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

Jodo Teien that has remained almost unchanged

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Set in a relaxing atmosphere reserved for adults where a peaceful stay can be enjoyed all year round, this inn also boasts cuisine offered to you from an open kitchen.

Enjoy seafood ingredients from Sanriku and local sake

Komagata Bridge on the Sumida River is 150 meters long and has over 80 years of history.

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

A huge mural by Taro Okamoto which was returned from Mexico.

A hot spring hotel where you can enjoy a leisurely stay

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

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.

Built on the Naniwanomiya Site, the museum allows visitors to learn about the history of Osaka from ancient times to the present.

A museum where you can relax surrounded by rich greenery. It positions art as a ”sustenance of mental health.”

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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.

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent