Culture & History

The healing Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, and the Twelve Heavenly Generals looking over the people’s health and praying for a world without sorrow

A Seto Inland Sea port town that has preserved streets from the Edo Era within a national park

Refreshing bicycle rides overlooking the beauty of many islands on Japan’s first highway over the sea

The only national history museum in Japan. You must see the enormous number of exhibits!

Okinawa’s oldest castle which is a World Heritage site that can be seen for free

A shrine with the spirit of Shingen Takeda, built upon the old site of the Takeda family

A place where aquatic birds flock and koi frolic. Feel at home in a garden once belonging to feudal lords (daimyo)

A quiet temple where you can fully enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the seasons

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

An outdoor museum to learn about the history of the reclamation of Hokkaido and the prisoners who lived there

A history of hardship and restoration. See the masterpiece of the Standing Image of Shokannon protecting the Tohoku’s oldest temple

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

The entire 500-strong Heian nobility creates a gorgeous and elegant parade that resembles a Heian picture scroll

An amazing parade of 10,000 nimble dancers twirling “hanagasa” (flower hats)

Enjoy everything from shopping to dining at the renovated warehouse!