Culture & History

Heian architecture including the holy Saiku palace, restored after a thousand years

A large 27m-tall statue of Kannon carved from a rock face praying for peace in tribute to those who have died in war

The head temple of the Tendai Jimon sect known for the “Evening Bell at Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

A symbolic site of Hida-Furukawa where colorful koi carp released in the river are refreshing to the eye

A venerable lacquerware shop founded in the Edo Era. The coffee served in traditional lacquerware is exceptional

An unique Edo Era “daimyo” (feudal lord) garden on the grounds of Wakayama Castle

An art museum floating atop the water and surrounded by beautiful nature with a view of Lake Biwa

A museum where you can learn about the history and culture of the castle city of Morioka from the Edo Era to the present day

Utsunomiya Castle, which once gained fame as one of the Seven Famous Castles of the Kanto, has been made into a park

Enjoy the culture of Kumamoto with a gathering of carefully-selected tastes in this restored castle town

The historical clock tower looking over the city of Sapporo over the ages

Lord Kiyomasa Kato’s shrine that is located right in front of Kumamoto Castle

A venerable Japanese candle shop that has passed down the beautiful traditions of Hida with light

A shrine with the country’s oldest shoin, a beautiful room which became the setting for historic anecdotes

The remains of the castle for the military commander in Tateyama with a beautiful view of the ocean and city from the castle tower

An impregnable castle from the Warring States period which you can visit on a day trip from Tokyo