The Best of NIPPON47
Carefully curated must-visit destinations from all 47 prefectures in Japan!
Plan your trip with confidence and set your sights on these must-see spots!
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Hokkaido
Asahiyama Zoo
The "Behavioral Exhibits" showcase the free and carefree lifestyle of the animals.
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Aomori
Hirosaki Castle
The only original castle tower in the Tohoku Region preserved to this day.
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Iwate
Chuson-ji Temple
A Temple Famous for the Glistening National Treasure “Konjikidō Golden Hall” and Lotuses.
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Miyagi
Matsushima
One of Three Great Views of Japan with the spectacular beauty of many islands.
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Akita
Samurai Residences in Kakunodate
Take in the Beautiful Cityscape Featuring Black Fencing and Samurai Residences.
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Yamagata
Yama-Dera
Climb 1,015 Stone Steps to Reach the Top to Worship! A Temple Said to Cut Out Bad Relationships！
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Fukushima
Ouchi-juku
The townscape which makes you feel like you had a time-trip back to the Edo Period.
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Ibaraki
Hitachi Seaside Park
Enjoy Seasonal Flowers and Amusement Park Attractions at This Park.
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Tochigi
Nikko Toshogu
Japan’s Iconic World Heritage Site and Shrine Dedicated to the Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa.
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Gunma
Kusatsu Onsen
A hot spring precinct gushing over 30000 liters of water per minute and one of Japan's three major hotsprings.
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Saitama
Kawagoe
The Little Edo: enjoy Japanese History and Culture in a Charming Historical Town!
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Chiba
Tokyo Disneyland
Just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station! The kingdom of dreams and magic, beloved by all!
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Tokyo
Sensoji Temple
One of Japan’s most frequented destinations! Over 1300 years of history here at the oldest temple in Tokyo.
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Kanagawa
Enoshima
The island symbolizes the Shonan area, with views of Mount Fuji and the long coast.
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Niigata
Sado Gold Mine
A gold mine stretching 400-km across! The industrial heritage at Japan's largest gold and silver mine right before your eyes.
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Toyama
Kurobe Dam
Whopping sprays in a true sight to see at Kurobe Dam, Japan's tallest dam.
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Ishikawa
Kenroku-en
A garden developed by Daimyo (feudal lord) that conveys the glory of Kaga Hyakumangoku to this day.
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Fukui
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Dinosaurs are the Star at One of Japan’s Largest Geology and Paleontology Museums.
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Yamanashi
Lake Kawaguchi
Of the five lakes on Mt. Fuji, this is the most spectacular spot with the longest shoreline.
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Nagano
Kamikochi
Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery attracts 1.2 million people annually.
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Gifu
Shirakawa-go
A World Heritage Site that Offers Views of Japan’s Historic Scenery.
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Shizuoka
Atami Onsen
A hot spring town with over 1,500 years of history and more than 500 source springs.
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Aichi
Ghibli Park
The world of Studio Ghibli unveiled before your eyes.
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Mie
Ise Jingu
A two-thousand-year-old Shinto shrine, filled with the origins of Japanese history, nature, and architecture.
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Shiga
Shirahige Shrine
The symbol of the shrine is a large torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa, which is known as a power spot with a spectacular view.
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Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Taisha
The symbol of the shrine is a large torii gate in the middle of Lake Biwa, which is known as a power spot with a spectacular view.
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Osaka
Universal Studios Japan
An interactive dive into the world of movies, anime and games from around the world!
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Hyogo
Himeji Castle
A World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most famous castle buildings. Also known as "Hakuro Castle”.
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Nara
Nara Park
You can enjoy the precious historical and cultural heritages, and rich green natural beauty surrounding them.
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Wakayama
Kumano Kodo
Designated as the World Cultural Treasure. The historic path leading to the holy Three Kumano Mountain shrines.
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Tottori
Tottori Sand Dunes
One of Japan’s Largest Sand Dunes, Featuring a Stunning View.
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Shimane
Izumo Taisha
A shrine known for granting luck and love that’s also said to draw all the gods from across Japan.
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Okayama
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
A popular sightseeing spot with traditional architecture and a special townscape.
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Hiroshima
Itsukushima Shrine
A UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its floating torii gate on the sea.
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Yamaguchi
Kintai Bridge
An Iconic Japanese Bridge with a Beautiful and Unique Wooden Arch.
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Tokushima
Uzu-no-Michi Walkway
Peer into Whirlpools from this Glass-floored Walkway above the Sea.
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Kagawa
Ritsurin Garden
The Highest-Ranked Park in the French Travel Guidebook, Michelin Green Guide Japan.
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Ehime
Dogo Onsen
Chronicled in The Nihon Shoki, Believed to be Japan’s Oldest Onsen.
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Kochi
Sada Chinkabashi
The longest Chinkabashi bridge over Shikoku’s longest river, Shimantogawa.
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Fukuoka
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
The head shrine of 10,000 shrines across Japan, dedicated to the spirit of scholar Sugawara Michizane.
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Saga
Takeo Hot Spring
A bathing in soft hot water with a history of 1300 years.
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Nagasaki
Huis Ten Bosch
A resort park full of excitement, where you can be healed by colorful flowers and twinkling lights.
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Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle
A Kumamoto Prefectural Icon! A famous castle with over 400 years of history inside.
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Oita
Yufuin Onsen
Sophisticated onsen resort, touted as “Karuizawa in the east and Yufuin in the west.”
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Miyazaki
Takachiho Gorge
The photographer’s dream, a gorge of the National Place of Scenic Beauty.
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Kagoshima
Sakurajima
An Island where People Live Alongside the Volcano. An Iconic Symbol of Kagoshima, Floating in Kagoshima Bay.
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Okinawa
Nago Pineapple Park
A paradise of pineapples! Surrounded by lush greenery in every direction, this theme park feels just like a jungle.
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