Spot List

A technology gallery where you can experience Japanese high technology by looking, touching and operating. A guided tour is available, as well.

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

Our Bridging people and cultures with Japanese hospitality

Check out the must-see views from one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

The symbol of Odawara City, Kanagawa. The former castle area is now a park beloved by town residents and has an amusement park for children.

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

The gateway to Mt. Fuji, this shrine lets you purify body and mind in an atmosphere both solemn and cooling (you might even get a chance to see Shinto ceremonies like festivals, benedictions, or weddings!)

A brewery of miso and soy sauce boasting a long history

Located at the birthplace of sumo, this museum offers a chance to explore the history of the sport. It features a full-size sumo ring and a collection of about 12,000 sumo-related artifacts.

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state

The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Connecting journeys, people and hearts of all travelers. This hostel stands in Akihabara, a town that grew with the increasing popularization of Japanese modern culture.

This is an admission-free zoo where you can interact with cute little animals. The area where you can pet rabbits and guinea pigs is popular.

A zoo favored by Kobe locals