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Destination Tokyo
Speciality Arts & Entertainment

National Noh Theatre

Watch historic Japanese plays with subtitles in a dedicated venue

Destination Fukui
Speciality Shrines & Temples

Kehi Jingu Shrine

The remarkable Kehi Jingu Shrine in Fukui Prefecture is the chief guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region.

Destination Tottori
Speciality Traditional

Mukibanda Historical Park

Explore what Japan looked like before it was Japan.

Destination Yamanashi
Speciality Landmark

Oshino Hakkai

Located nearby Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkai is a traditional village that is a designated World Heritage Site.

Destination Fukui
Speciality Landmark

Maruoka Castle

This Hirayama-style castle features a pentagonal-shaped moat and is incredibly picturesque in the springtime.

Destination Shimane
Speciality Shopping

Kyomise Shopping District

A historic area where both travelers and locals eat, shop and enjoy annual events.

Destination Shimane
Speciality Traditional

Iya Shrine

The setting of one of Japan’s oldest legends.

Destination Nagano
Speciality Castles

Takashima Castle

A 400-year-old Japanese castle that once floated on the water of Nagano's largest lake.

Destination Fukushima
Speciality Hot springs

Higashiyama Onsen

Ancient hot springs and geisha entertainment

Destination Toyama
Speciality Cities

Inami

From out of the woodwork comes Japan’s best destination for wood-carved masterpieces.

Destination Niigata
Speciality Culture

Sanjo Kaji Dojo (Blacksmith Workshop)

This location is in Niigata Prefecture — GaijinPot Travel’s No. 1 place to visit in 2018! The Japanese are well-known for their serious and meticulous work attitude. Visitors to Sanjo Kaji Dojo (Blacksmith Workshop) can...