Must See Spots

One of the Three Ancient hot springs of Japan. This traditional facility is one of the oldest “onsen” in Japan

A shrine with a superb view, built atop cliffs that protrude into the stormy seas of the Pacific

With fashion, music and art all rolled up in one place, this is Osaka’s area for trends!

The main temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. It stands in the deeply forested cedar mountain

A mysterious group of temples built on the cliff of a mountain

A grand temple hiding Seven Wonders

The best beach on Yakushima Island has that wonderful contrast between the blue sea and the white sands

The gorgeous home of Koreyoshi Takatori who made his wealth from coal mining

A landscape of the epic sea, fantastically-shaped rocks and pine forests which is a Place of Scenic Beauty along the coast

One of Japan’s Three Great Mountains! The soaring 3000m Mount Tate is a paradise for climbers

One of the three major Inari Shrines in Japan. It is known for venerating the god of thriving business

A famous hot springs village with a history of over 1200 years, called the Little Kyoto of Izu

A wonderful forest where you can view clear streams flowing close up

A retro tower soaring about 100m over the bustling masses!

Cruise slowly down the Yana River and the beautiful moat town which retains the relics of an old castle city

At 40 degrees north latitude, a panorama of superb scenery that is said to have the most beautiful seasonal changes