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Shirakami Sanchi UNESCO World Heritage Site

Destination Akita
Speciality Cities

Fujisato

Hiking, waterfalls, and tasty lamb. Did somebody say road trip?

Nakatsumiya Shrine Fukuoka

Destination Fukuoka
Speciality Shrines & Temples

Nakatsumiya Shrine

An ancient structure with beautiful ocean views.

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Destination Fukuoka
Speciality Shrines & Temples

Hetsumiya Shrine

The first stop of the sacred Munataka Taisha.

Cherry blossoms among the Yoshino mountains in Nara prefecture

Destination Nara
Speciality Hiking

Mount Yoshino

Discover the three faces of this mystical mountainous area and popular tourist spot for cherry blossoms.

Itsuskushima Shrine Miyajima Gate in Japan

Destination Hiroshima
Speciality Shrines & Temples

Itsukushima Shrine

See it in person.

Destination Osaka
Speciality Landmark

The Tomb of Emperor Nintoku (Daisen Kofun)

A distinct keyhole-shaped burial mound that's considered the largest in the world. Exactly who’s buried here, however, is a bit of a mystery.

Destination Shizuoka
Speciality Cities

Fujinomiya

Prize-winning yakisoba, Japan’s top Sengen shrine and the new Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center make this an essential stopover.

Destination Kyoto
Speciality Shrines & Temples

Kamigamo Jinja

Ever shot archery from a horse!? You can watch the great show here at this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.