Places

Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theater

Shinmonso Ryokan

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

Established when Nara was Japan's Capital, Kasuga Taisha is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated in the beautiful Nara Park. The most popular …

Nara Park

A large public park in Nara which has many UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Todai Temple and Kasuga Shrine. The park is also famous for its …

Nijō-jō Castle

Nijō-jō Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto.

Kamo River

The Kamo River is the largest river that runs through central Kyoto. Its banks are popular with walkers and joggers, and there are many …

Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

The birthplace of commercial whisky in Japan.

Coloco

A co-working space in Kobe.

Kashihara Jingu Shrine

Kashihara Jingu is a major shrine in Nara Prefecture approximately an hour south of Kyoto. The shrine grounds are picturesque, and a popular …

Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera, or the 'Pure Water Temple' is one of Kyoto's most famous temples.

Ise Grand Shrine

A giant complex in Mie Prefecture containing Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine.

Former Hiroshima Municipal Stadium

Matsubara Hachiman Shrine

Kishiwada Castle

A Japanese style castle in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture.

Impact Hub Kyoto

Izawanomiya

One of the many shrines within the giant network that makes up Ise Grand Shrine.

Miyako Messe

Kyoto's largest convention center.

Aizendo

One of Osaka's major temples. Also known as Shouman-in.

Miyakojima (Miyako Island)

Kaminoyama Castle

The former castle of the Kaminoyama Domain based in the city of the same name. The current building on the site is made from reinforced concrete …

Matsue History Museum

A museum with samurai focus and glimpse into the feudal past of the city. Admission for international visitors is 250 yen.

Matsue Castle

In Shimane's Shiroyama Park sits Matsue Castle, one of Japan's most striking and one of only 12 of the nation's original castles. Completed in …

Adachi Museum of Art

A museum of modern Japanese art. Also offers a free shuttle bus from various local stations and hot springs.

Izumo Taisha

Founded sometime in the early 700s and is regarded by many as Japan's oldest shrine