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Myooin Temple (Hiroshima Prefecture)

A historic Shingon Buddhist temple (Daikakuji branch) said to have been founded in 807 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai). Its Main Hall and Five-Story Pagoda are designated National Treasures. Built in 1321, the National Treasure Main Hall features Secchuyo-style architecture, which blends traditional Japanese (Wayō) design with elements of Chinese (Karayō) style. It is the oldest of its kind among similar structures around the Seto Inland Sea.

• Hiroshima
• Shrines & Temples

Houkokuji Temple

This Kamakura temple received a three-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, a tourist guidebook aimed at overseas visitors to Japan.

• Kamakura
• Shrines & Temples

Mt. Haguro

This 414-meter-high mountain lies northwest of Mt. Gassan, the main peak of the three mountains of Dewa. A 29-meter-high, five-story pagoda blends into a grove of cedar trees, a few minutes' walk along a mountain path from Zuishinmon gate by the bus stop.

• Yamagata
• Nature Spots

Tsunoshima Bridge

The Tsunoshima Bridge opened in 2000. The bridge connects the mainland side of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with the remote island of Tsunoshima. With a total length of 1,780 meters, it is one of the longest bridges over a remote island in Japan that can be crossed for free.

• Yamaguchi
• Tourist Attractions

TUMI Omotesando

TUMI, set at the nexus of superior function and style. Here in the Omotesando area of Tokyo, the brand’s first ever Asia-Pacific flagship store saw its renewal opening on December 21, 2023.

• Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
• Miscellaneous Goods

TOKYO SKYTREE(R) TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)

Boasting a height of 634 meters, TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing tower which stands in the center of TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN surrounded by tourist facilities. The tower has two observation decks, Tembo Deck at a height of 350 meters and Tembo Galleria at 450 meters.

• Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
• Observatories

Kisoji (Nakasendo)

Nakasendo was counted for one of the five highways and was thronged with people who traveled back and forth between Kyoto and Edo during the Edo period. There were 69 posting stations along the entire 540 km of highway, and 11 of them were along Kisoji.

• Nagano
• Gifu
• Tourist Attractions

Hakkoda Juhyo (frost covered trees)

Mt. Hakkoda is the general name for a volcano group consisting of 18 peaks, centering on the 1,584-meter-high main peak, Mt. Oodake and it is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan.

• Aomori
• Nature Spots

LaQua

LaQua is located in one section of Tokyo Dome City. Shops and restaurants, a spa, and attractions are combined in the complex. On the first and second floor, restaurants are lined up to surround the central space with the attractions. Behind them towers the building containing all the shops.

• Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome
• Commercial Buildings

Kirishima Jingu Shrine

Kirishima-Jingu is a shrine that represents southern Kyushu. Founded in the 6th century, it boasts a deep and ancient history. Kirishima-Jingu was transferred to its present location over 500 years ago, after repeatedly burning down and being rebuilt due to Mt. Kirishima’s eruptions. This shrine worships Ninigi-no-Mikoto of Japan’s founding myth.

• Kagoshima
• Shrines & Temples