Places

Shi Shi Kin

A restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere that specializes in Kyoto beef.

Omiwa Shrine

One of the oldest shrines in Japan.

Tsukigase Park

A public park in Nara with over 1000 plum trees.

Hotokuji Temple

The family temple for the Yagyu clan, in Nara Prefecture.

Yagyu

The ancestral home of the Yagyu clan, famed swordsmen and tutors of the Tokugawa shoguns.

Asuka Village

The ancient capital of Japan before Kyoto or even Nara. The area features stone monuments, ruins and kofun tombs.

Yakushiji Temple

Strictly symmetrical and one of Japan's oldest temples, Yakushiji was built in the 7th century in an effort to aid the recovery of Emperor …

Imai-Cho Old Town

An area of Asuka city that has retained its Edo-period style.

Jiko-in Temple

A Zen temple that is also the home to the Iwami tea ceremony sect.

Koriyama Castle

A reconstruction and some ruins of a Sengoku-period castle.

Universal Studios Japan

The alternative to Disney, Universal Studios Japan is filled with Minions, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park's dinosaurs, Jaws, and Super Nintendo …

Uwajima Date Museum

Tenshaen Garden

Uwajima Castle

Taga Shrine (and Sex Museum)

Saimyōji

Jingoji

Buddhist temple.

Kozanji

UNESCO World Heritage Site Kozanji dates back to 774.

Otaru Station

The main station in the city of Otaru, Hokkaido. Also, an interchange station for visitors taking the train to Niseko (Kutchan Station).

Hikone Castle

The castle town has a long history revolving around its most iconic symbol, Hikone Castle. Access: Hikone Station

Pokemon Expo Gym

Mitsutoge

1700m peak with arguably the best view of Mount Fuji.

Akadake

2,899m peak on the Yatsugadake ridge with spectacular views.

Kyoto Imperial Palace