Kyoto
The best place to discover Japan's rich and unique heritage.
Tokyo Skytree
Specialities Landmark - The Tokyo Skytree is, in a word, tall. Completed in 2011 at a height of 634 meters, it’s the biggest tower in the world and...
Huis Ten Bosch
Specialities Theme Parks - Huis Ten Bosch is a Dutch-themed amusement park along Omura Bay in Sasebo city. Founded in 1992, it’s complete with Dutch-style homes, windmills, wood...
Otoyo Shrine
Specialities Culture - Otoyo Shrine is easy to walk past but that would be a big mistake. With an unassuming entrance at the south end of the Philosopher’s...
Shimabara Castle
Specialities Culture - Perched on the eastern edge of the Shimabara Peninsula, this five-storied, white castle is a key feature of Shimabara city. What most don’t realize...
Yakushima
Specialities Hiking - Wild and mysterious, the secluded island of Yakushima is unlike anything else in Japan. It’s a nature lover’s paradise of untouched ancient cedar fore...
Okunoshima
Specialities Hiking - The instant you set foot on Okunoshima, it immediately becomes apparent why the tiny and tranquil island is also known as the “rabbit island”. Nearly....
Tokyo DisneySea
Specialities Theme Parks - Everyone loves Disney. Japanese people also love Disney. In fact, they love it so much they have two Disney theme parks right next to each...
Tsuboya Pottery Street
Specialities Culture - It’s no exaggeration to say that Tsuboya Pottery District is the bona fide birthplace of yachimun - a regional word describing all pottery made by...
Shuri Castle
Specialities Landmark - Inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2000, the red Shuri Castle is a reminder of the flourishing Ryukyu Kingdom, when overseas trade networks linki...
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Specialities Landmark - On the 23rd December, in the return up to Christmas, Japan celebrates the Emperor’s Birthday. Crowds flock from Tokyo Station to the Imperial Palace w...