Culture Monet's Pond The "Monet Pond", which until a few years ago did not have its own name, is well hidden in the lands of Gifu Prefecture. In 2...
Activities Sanrio Puroland Sanrio Puroland, or Hello Kitty Land, is an indoor amusement park based on the popular character "Hello Kitty". The amusemen...
Culture Nishi Hongan-ji Nishi Hongan-ji is a large Buddhist temple west of Kyoto train station. Together with Higashi Hongan-ji, together with Nishi ...
Culture Kumano Hongu Taisha The Kumano Hongū Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Tanabe, Wakayama, and is located deep in the mountains of the Kii Peninsula. As...
Culture Ghibli Museum The Ghibli Museum is Japan’s must-see spot for fans of the highly acclaimed films produced by Hayao Miyazaki. Opened in 2001,...
Transportation Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Station (金沢駅) is a major railway station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, operated by West Japan Railway Company, th...
Culture Shimogamo Shrine The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of th...
Culture Kashima Shrine The Kashima Shrine is the oldest Shinto shrine in the Kanto region. This shrine is located in Ibaraki Prefecture and is said ...
Culture Tsuchiyu Onsen Nestled in between Mount Audatara and Azuma-Kofuji is the small hot spring town of Tsuchiyu Onsen. Although less famous than ...
Culture Nezu Shrine The Nezu Shrine, built in 1705, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Tokyo. It is famous for its Azalea Spring Festival, wh...