Spot List

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

Lalique Museum, Hakone exhibits about 230 pieces of French artist, René Lalique (1860-1945) who created precious jewelry in Art Nouveau style, and beautiful objects in glass during Art Deco period.

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

80 minutes from Tokyo! Let's go to fun filled Kamui this winter!!

Edo Wonderland is a huge theme park with a realistic simulation of a town from the Edo Period.

One-stop purchase of popular Japanese products.

Based on the concept of 'Japan Lively, Nihonbashi', it comprises COREDO Muromachi 1, 2, 3 and Terrace.

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

Feel at home with the sound of the ocean nearby!

This is a national theater for modern theatrical arts such as opera, ballet, dance, and play.

A hotel with a calm atmosphere overlooking the town, offering meals with seasonal courses

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.

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Tohoku's biggest therapeutic onsen boasts Japan's largest volume of hot spring water and highest acidity

A mysterious building with a unique structure that has two separate stairways

A suspension bridge linking the city center to Rinkai Fukutoshin (Tokyo Waterfront Secondary City Center). The ocean view from the walkway and the lights that change each season are worth seeing.

Make a pitstop here first when visiting Kazuno

Welcome to Duty-free shop ”LAOX”

Japan's largest indoor theme park with fun attractions for the whole family.

It is 5km or 10 minutes by taxi from Myoko-kogen station of Echigo train! Dynamic slopes lay over Mt. Myoko.