Culture & History

A saw-toothed mountain where you can enjoy nature walks and Buddhist culture

One of Japan’s prominent cave temples whose soaring cliff provides an incredible view

An art museum dedicated to the works of the Hirafukus, father-and-son painters who were born and raised in the district of Kakunodate

A brewery with a long history where you can learn about the sake culture of Kitakata and enjoy the taste of sake

A famous scenic garden that has been called one of the three great gardens of Yamato, created by the 16th-century tea master Sen no Rikyū

The birthplace of Imari ware boasting a 400-year-old history

A park filled with attractions such as the castle, a Noh theater, and a museum, on the castle grounds

An ancient 16th-century temple that has retained the legend of the turtles protecting the temple from a great fire in Furukawa

The precious main castle of Kawagoe Castle, one of the Top 100 Castles in Japan

The premier place for cherry blossoms in Hida-Furukawa. An impressive and beautiful temple created by the master builders of Hida.

A temple which boasts being the largest wooden structure in the Hida district, built by Hida craftsmen

The colorful sight of the 500 arhat statues is incredible. The group of temples is located in the town of Daisho-ji Temple

Get a sense of Aomori Prefecture through its art. An excellent collection of works by Aomori-born artists

Original and adorable handicrafts born from the spirit of Aizu and Kitakata

Boasting grand natural scenery and “waters for beautiful skin”, Zao Onsen is the Tohoku region’s largest hot spring resort

Enjoy a breather while slowly cruising in canals that have a 400-year history