Culture & History

30,000 people running through the middle of Tokyo

Within the huge temple grounds, there is a distinct complex of sub-temples which contain many Important Cultural Properties and a famed garden.

A famous 400-year-old castle with a beautiful wooden keep and stone walls

A famous and valuable castle, unique even in Japan, with its original 400 year old appearance

Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, enshrining the Japanese deities (“Izanagi” and “Izanami”) who gave birth to the nation

Famous for the splendid view of the cherry blossoms in the spring. A landmark with a history of 400 years, symbolizing the city of Hirosaki.

Leisurely enjoy a cup of matcha tea while viewing Matsushima Bay. Kanrantei has also become a place to enjoy viewing the moon

Close to Ouchi-juku, this is a shrine within a cedar forest nestled quietly in a tranquil mountain village

A prestigious shrine dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu, the basis for Japanese mythology

A temple which relates the tragedy involving prominent figures in the Kamakura Era through conflict

A popular photo spot in Kyoto as well as a landmark essential for the superb scenery in Arashiyama

Another Zenko-ji Temple built by Shingen Takeda, a general during the Warring States Era

Feel the samurai spirit in TOKYO! A museum with plenty of attractions

A modern-day Japanese-style house filled with craftsmanship and beauty created from the luxurious indulgence of a coal mine baron

Japan’s most beautiful rice terraces that have been chosen as one of the nation’s Top 100 Rice Fields are a must-see

The World Heritage blast furnace is in the middle of a forest. The history of its modern-day iron manufacturing is related to the present day