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- Destination Ishikawa
- Speciality Neighborhoods
Kanazawa Neighborhoods (Nagamachi, Higashi Chaya, Nishi Chaya, Kazue-machi)
Get to know the neighborhoods in Kanazawa that have been preserved from the Edo era
- Destination Shimane
- Speciality Traditional
Ichibata Yakushi
Founded over 1,000 years ago, Ichibata Yakushi is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Shimane Prefecture. It’s a pilgrimage site and a popular autumn leaf viewing destination among other claims...
- Destination Oita
- Speciality Traditional
Motomachi Stone Buddha
Seek out the healing powers of the Medicine Buddha in Oita City
- 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.
Oshino Hakkai
Located nearby Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkai is a traditional village that is a designated World Heritage Site.
Maruoka Castle
This Hirayama-style castle features a pentagonal-shaped moat and is incredibly picturesque in the springtime.
Kyomise Shopping District
A historic area where both travelers and locals eat, shop and enjoy annual events.
Takashima Castle
A 400-year-old Japanese castle that once floated on the water of Nagano's largest lake.