Culture & History

Itsukushima Shrine and the Seto Inland Sea – A gorgeous view of a shrine “floating” in the sea

The northernmost sanctuary that is reputed to gather the soul of the dead

The two rocks firmly bound together has been famous for its beautiful sunrise since ancient times

A World Heritage site with the spectacular Unryu-zu (image of the cloud dragon) and a garden from 700 years ago

One of Japan’s prominent museums exhibiting Buddhist art

An international street with an American atmosphere makes you feel as if you went overseas

A labyrinth overflowing with Japanese subculture

A shrine dedicated to the war dead which is also a famous place for cherry blossoms. The festival stalls are a must-see.

A museum at the westernmost tip of the Japanese archipelago, introducing a history and lifestyle built from exchanges with the Asian continent

The magnificent culture of the Tohoku Heian nobility is recreated here, and the park is famous as a location for filming samurai dramas

The overwhelming spectacle of the world’s largest reclining statue of Buddha, the Nehanzo, enshrining the Buddha’s ashes

A museum where you can thoroughly learn about Edo and Tokyo

Witness the practice of sumo wrestlers tackling each other so amazing that you’ll lose track of time

The God of Water and The God of Marriage

Experience a new sensation of Buddhism while being watched over by the world’s largest bronze Buddha

Cruise down the beautiful Geibikei Gorge as you listen to the strains of the “minyo” folk song “Oiwake Uta”