Spot List

The atmosphere and banquet dishes of a venerable hotel

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.

Regarded as one of the three best cherry blossom spots in the Michinoku region

Feel the world of fantasy

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

A thought-provoking museum about the history, culture and social role of currency.

One of the largest outlets in the Tohoku region, located between Sendai Airport and Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.

A mystical, sacred place of Shugendo, or Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

A zoo in Kanazawa Shizen Park, surrounded by nature, where rare species of Herbivores from around the world are kept. A perfect spot to relax.

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Japan's northernmost zoo is a drawcard thanks to its unique enclosures where you can see the animals living naturally.

A park designed by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The whole area is an artistic space with enormous sculptures interspersed throughout the park.

Sounkyo is a 24-km ravine scoured through the base of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. It is well known as one of Hokkaido's best onsen areas as well as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.

A tourist farm featuring expansive fields with lavender and other flowers. The farm receives many visitors in mid-July when the lavender is in full bloom.

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church has one of the longest histories of any church in Japan. A large octagonal tower characterizes the church, which was rebuilt in 1924.

Noboribetsu is a historic onsen (hot spring) area opened in the Edo period that uses the steaming Jigokudani as its source. The area hosts plenty of attractions besides Jigokudani.

One of Sapporo's three main tourist attractions. Built over 140 years ago, this clock tower is the oldest in Japan to use a pendulum, and continues to keep time.

Five lakes surrounded by forest in Shiretoko. Feel at one with nature as you stroll along pathways in this World Natural Heritage Site.

A star-shaped fort with the first French-style fortifications in Japan. The Battle of Hakodate took place here, and it's now open to the public as a park.