Places

Shōsōin Shoso Repository

Ukimido Boating Lake

Former Residence of Shiga Naoya

The former residence of writer Shiga Naoya. The house features a wonderful skylit parlor room, beautiful gardens, and an interesting period bathroom.

Shinyakushi Temple

Manyo Botanical Garden

Tamukeyama Hachimangū Shrine

Isuien Garden & Neiraku Museum

Yoshikien Garden

Katsuoji Temple

Minō Park Insect Museum

Chikurin Park

Yoshiminedera Temple

Hiro Shrine

Kumano Nachi Taisha

Seigantoji Temple

Nachi Falls

Dogashima Cave Tour

Tōfuku-ji Temple

Takada Castle

Located in the center of the coastal city of Joetsu, Takada Castle and the surrounding park are reputed to be one of the best three places in …

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

FAAM is a museum dedicated to contemporary Asian art located within the Hakata Riverain complex. It claims to be the only museum in the world …

Nanzenji Boat Pier

Boats depart from here for rides down the Okazaki Canal during cherry blossom season.

Kyoto Prefectural Center for Arts and Culture

Performing arts center in Kyoto.

Murakami House

This is one of Gokayama's most accessible Gassho Style Houses. It's open to the public as a folkcraft museum and was designated as a National …

Sanshoraku Sake Brewery

Sanshoraku was founded in 1880. The beech forests surrounding the area protect the brewery and the villages in the valley from avalanches, while …