Spot List

A town that developed near Ise Jingu Shrine

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

Experience arts from Akita

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Giant Kansai outlets near Kyoto with 230 shops

Several hundred structures are scattered across Mt. Hiei

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

An inaniwa udon shop run directly by the maker

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

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.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

A little-known ramen shop on a side street

The Railway Museum displays 37 real railway cars and lets you try out rail car operations yourself.

Flower gardens featuring around 30 flower varieties create a rainbow of color blanketing 150,000 sq.m. of the hills around Biei.

Shiroi Koibito is the must-get gift to take home from Hokkaido. This theme park is the perfect place to see, taste, and experience all sorts of sweets.

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.

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.

The long band of greenery that is Odori Park spans about 1.5 km from east to west through the center of Sapporo. The park is dotted with monuments and fountains.