Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum (Kyoto)
Built in 1909, the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum introduces you to Fushimi's rich history of sake ...
Ginza (Tokyo)
Japan's most modern and fashionable shopping district since the Meiji period (1868-1912). In fac ...
Gion Corner (Kyoto)
At Gion Corner, you can see a delightful pageant of seven Japanese traditional arts: koto music, flo ...
Glass Village (Hiroshima)
Experience the delight of making simple glass craftwork on your own. At the Glass Village, you can e ...
Golden Pavilion (Kyoto)
One of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, The Golden Pavilion is located in the nor ...
Gyokusen Cave, Tamagusuku (Okinawa Island)
The Gyokusen Cave is 5,000m long and the most exhilarating stalactite cave in the Far East. Formed
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Hakone - Owakudani Valley (Tokyo)
Mt.Kami is the highest peak in the Hakone mountains. Having erupted 3000 years ago and forming a cra ...
Hakone - Rows of Cedar Trees (Tokyo)
Around 420 huge cedar trees are planted in rows near Lake Ashi. Planted in 1618, at the beginning of ...
Hakone - Sounji Temple (Tokyo)
In 1521, Ujitsuna Hojo built this temple dedicated to his father, Soun. Inside the temple are the cu ...
A collection of ancient stone castles and images depicting Japanese legends. These are located near ...
Hakone Shrine (Tokyo)
In the city of Hakone, about a 90min commute out of Toky is the Hakone Shrine. An important place of ...
Hase Kannon Temple (Tokyo)
Hase Temple is a temple of the Jodo sect, that is most famous for its statue of Kannon, the goddess ...
Hatajuku Yosegi Kaikan (Tokyo)
In the city of Hakone, about a 90min commute out of Toky is the Hatajuku Yosegi Kaikan or Wooden Cra ...
Heian Shrine (Kyoto)
Heian Shrine is a scaled-down replica of the first Imperial Palace in Kyoto. It was constructed in 1 ...
Heiwa Doori (Okinawa Island)
Heiwa Doori (Street) and the Naha Public Market are the local resident's market area. The area o ...
Hida Minzoku-mura (Hida Folk Village) (Takayama)
A "must" for visitors interested in the traditional local lifestyle. This village is a remarkable ex ...
Higashi Geisha District (Kanazawa)
Go back in time with the geisha's of yesteryears. Even today this district preserves an aspect o ...
Higashi-Honganji Temple (Kyoto)
Higashi-Honganji Temple is the largest wooden building in Kyoto. Founded by the first Tokugawa shogu ...
Higashiyama Teramachi (Temple Area) (Takayama)
This delightful district of Takayama encompasses 13 temples and 5 shrines within its boundaries. It ...
Hiroshima Castle (Hiroshima)
Hiroshima Castle is a magnificent flatland castle located on the Ota River delta. Construction was s ...
Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art (Hiroshima)
A Japanese art museum that also stimulates creative instincts. The Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of A ...
Historical Village of Hokkaido (Sapporo)
An authentic village recreated with preserved and replicated buildings from Hokkaido's frontier ...
Hokkaido Government Office Building (Sapporo)
One of Japan's tallest and largest buildings built in 1888. Constructed of red brick, its unusua ...
Hokkaido University (Sapporo)
Hokkaido University is one of Japan's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Establis ...
Imperial Palace (Tokyo)
An impressive building with exquisite Japanese-style architecture. The Imperial Palace stands on the ...
Imperial Palace East Garden (Tokyo)
An annex to the Imperial Palace with some remaining influences of the Edo castle. The Imperial Palac ...
Iriomote Island (Okinawa Island)
Iriomote Island is said to be the last land of mystery in Japan. It is approximately 130kms in perim ...
Ise-Jingu Shrine (Kyoto)
Ise-Jingu Shrine (Japan’s most sacred Shinto center)
Jingu Shrine in Ise City consists of two major ...
Ise-Shima National Park (Osaka)
Located just 120 kilometers from Osaka, this is a beautiful day trip for tourists. Ise Shima Nationa ...
Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima)
A national treasure and regarded as one of the three most beautiful sights in Japan, Itsukushima Shr ...
Izumo-o-taisha Shrine (Hiroshima)
This is the oldest shrine in Japan. It is located in Izumo, a town only 110 kilometers from Hiroshim ...
Kabira Bay (Okinawa Island)
The Kabira Bay area is renowned for its cultured black pearls. It is one of the most beautiful spots ...
Kamakura - Egaraten Shrine (Tokyo)
This is one of Japan's three famous shrines. It is dedicated to the deified spirit of Sugawara M ...
Kamakura - Engakuji Temple (Tokyo)
Of the five Kamakura temples, Engakuji, holds the second position. This temple was founded in 1282 b ...
Kamakura - Hase-Dera Temple (Tokyo)
An ancient temple also home to the largest wooden statue in Japan. This temple reportedly existed be ...
Kamakura - Jochiji Temple (Tokyo)
This temple is listed as the fourth of the five Kamakura temples. It was founded in 1281 by Hojo Mun ...
Kamakura - Kenchoji Temple (Tokyo)
A magnificent temple that tops the list of Kamakura temples. Kenchoji was founded in 1253 by a high- ...
Kamakura - Shichirigahama Beach (Tokyo)
This exquisite beach is on the list of Japan's 100 most scenic beaches. It extends to about 4 km ...
Kamakura - Yuigahama Beach (Tokyo)
This is an ideal location to drop by for a swim during a tour of Kamakura. The beach, which is well ...
Kamakura - Zaimokuza Beach (Tokyo)
A good spot for water activities, or even just relaxing by the beach. The sandy beach is situated in ...
Kawai Kanjiro's House (Kyoto)
A fine example of a traditional Japanese house. Kawai Kanjiro's House presents an excellent oppo ...
Kenrokuen Gardens (Kanazawa)
A well-planned garden, which is also one of the three great gardens of Japan. Begun as an annex to t ...
Kinkakuji Temple (Kyoto)
Also known as the Golden Pavilion, this is one of the must-sees in Kyoto. It is an exact replica of ...
Kintai-kyo (Hiroshima)
Kintai-kyo is the most famous bridge in Japan. It is located in Iwakuni, only 45 km from Hiroshima o ...
Kitano Temmangu Shrine (Kyoto)
This age-old shrine was built as a dedication to Michizane Sugawara. Kitano Temmangu Shrine, southwe ...
Kiyomizu Temple (Kyoto)
Kiyomizu Temple is possibly the most beloved temple in the nation. It is perched daringly on a steep ...
Komachi street (Tokyo)
This street represents the modern face of Kamakura. There are many restaurants, souvenir shops, coff ...
Koryuji Temple (Kyoto)
This temple has some of the rarest Buddhist statues. It is located south of Movieland. Amongst vario ...
Kuromon Market (Osaka)
Kuromon Market is the most active and busiest food market in Osaka. On both sides of the networks of ...
Kusakabe mingei-kan (Kusakabe Heritage House (Takayama)
Located near Miyagawa River, this museum is a superb example of traditional Takayama architecture. B ...
Kyoto Handicraft Center (Kyoto)
Enjoy a buffet lunch (free soft drinks included except alcoholic drink)
After lunch, enjoy making y ...
Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto)
Long ago this symbolized the nation's physical and spiritual center. Kyoto Imperial Palace is no ...
This museum gives a fascinating insight into the traditional arts of Kyoto. Kyoto Municipal Museum o ...
Kyoto National Museum (Kyoto)
Kyoto National Museum houses some of the choicest art works. Under the aegis of the Imperial Househo ...
Lake Ashi (Tokyo)
Created in the Hakone caldera is the quiet, beautiful and scenic Lake Ashi. This slender lake at the ...
