Spot List

Handmade artisanal canvas bags that are study and built to last

A nationally designated Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, overflowing with exotic appeal

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen

This temple is the daihonzan (head temple) of the Kencho-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect and ranks first among the Kamakura Gozan (Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples). It has a number of national treasures, cultural assets, and historical structures. The Sanmon (three gates) are a must-see.

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

"Abeno Harukas" is the tallest building in Osaka, a landmark where you can enjoy an observation deck, shopping, and dining.

Large Osaka mall by Expo Park with 300+ stores

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

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.

Southern Osaka's hippest place, where the all the trendy young people go

A park once popular with writers

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Visit the adjoining Kirei-kan annex for a new, beautiful you

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

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

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.

Enjoyable for all ages, offering everything from food, general goods, and fashion