Culture & History

This is one of Japan’s most prominent holy lands. It enshrines the goddess Amaterasu-omikami, the tutelary god of the Japanese people

Hiroshima Castle is a resurrected National Treasure, restored splendidly

One of Gunma’s 4 largest hot springs. Easily accessible from Tokyo for a day trip.

A beautiful World Heritage site. There is an elegant garden of the Heian aristocrats who lived in the Tohoku region

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese architecture and its harmony with nature

This tea house area still has the appearance of an Edo period castle town

One of Japan’s Three Best “Onsen”. A luxurious hot springs town to enjoy a variety of “onsen”, from open air baths to foot baths.

Fukui Prefecture has the nation’s largest number of dinosaur fossil digs and boasts Japan’s largest dinosaur museum

The retro townscape matching the traditional “yukata” and “geta” worn by visitors, is an onsen town that has lasted for 1300 years

Ranked as the No.1 Japanese garden! The harmony of the beautiful garden and the artwork leaves a lasting impression.

An old fashioned castle town whose culture continues to thrive like the waters of the nearby river

The famous garden of the Shimazu clan with a view of the dynamic Kinko Bay and Sakurajima Island.

A famous and valuable castle. It has 15 Important Cultural Properties including the Ote-mon (main) gate and the stronghold.

This shrine enshrined the tutelary god of industry which has given the people blessings of rice crops, food, clothing, and shelter

A 20 km trip on a trolley train through the picturesque gorge

A must-see spot in Tokushima. You can see the Awa Odori (dance) 365 days a year