Culture Imabari Castle Protruding from a concrete landscape—one of the tallest things in sight—is Imabari Castle, in the coastal city of the same na...
Culture Hibiya Park This large green space just outside the walls of the Imperial Palace is the oldest western-style park in Japan. Opened to the...
Culture Sengakuji Temple Sengakuji, located in Minato City, is a major temple of the Soto Zen sect of Buddhism and is primarily known as the resting p...
Culture Kumamoto Castle Kumamoto Castle is the third largest castle in Japan and one of its most popular historic sites. Originally built in the earl...
Culture Hamarikyu Gardens Hamarikyu Gardens is a traditional landscape garden located on the edge of Tokyo’s Sumida River. During the Edo Period (1603-...
Activities Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Suntory Yamazaki Distillery is located in the Yamazaki district of Osaka Prefecture and situated along the border of Kyoto Pr...
Culture Kenchoji Temple Kenchoji is Kamakura’s oldest Zen temple and is recognized as the top temple of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples. It was ori...
Shopping Star Road A few seconds walk from JR Asagaya visitors will stumble across Star Road, a maze of small bars and cafes which has been serv...
Culture Kanteibyo Kanteibyo Temple (関帝廟) is a spiritual landmark in Yokohama’s Chinatown. It shines like a beacon of faith with its vibrant ...
Culture Kifune Shrine Kifune Shrine, nestled in the picturesque mountain town of Kibune, is said to be over 1,300 years old and is dedicated to the...