Japan Travel Guide

Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most beautiful castles in Japan

Kumamoto Castle is a Japanese castle located in Kumamoto City, the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture. It is regarded as one of the three best castles in Japan together with Himeji and Nagoya castles.
Mount Aso, Kumamoto | One of the world’s largest calderas and beautiful mountain scenery

Mt Aso is the biggest active volcano in Japan and one of the largest calderas in the world. Some of the most unique views of the world can be seen when you hike in the environment of this mountain.
Beppu, Oita | One of the most famous hot spring resorts

Beppu is located in the central part of Oita, on the coast of Beppu Bay in Kyushu. It is one of Japan’s most famous onsen resorts, and you can see and experience some unique hot springs here.
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka | Abundant gourmet food and beautiful scenery

Kitakyushu City is a non-touristy, industrial city in the north of Kyushu. There is still something to see though; Kokura with Kokura Castle and Moji with Moji Port where you can find retro buildings are interesting areas.
Fukuoka City (Hakata) | Largest city in Kyushu

Fukuoka has plenty of things to offer to tourists; a thriving nightlife and many shopping opportunities, traditional shrines and historical sights, and Japanese festivals.
Tanegashima, Kagoshima | Beautiful nature and Japan’s largest rocket launch site

Tanegashima is an island that is part of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. The headquarter of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is located here, and there are beautiful beaches and mangroves.
Sakurajima, Kagoshima | Beautiful active volcano and the people who live there

Sakurajima is an active volcano and former island in Kagoshima, in the south of Kyushu island. How does the volcanic activity influence the region?
Yakushima, Kagoshima | The most beautiful and powerful wilderness

Yakushima is a subtropical island off the southwestern coast of Kyushu. It is covered by an extensive cedar forest that contains some of Japan’s oldest living trees called Yakusugi that became a World Natural Heritage Site.
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi | The one and only beautiful bridge

Near Miyajima and Hiroshima, there is another town that many foreign tourists don’t know of but is worth a detour. Iwakuni is famous for its beautiful bridge and castle.
Izumo Taisha Shrine, Shimane | Beautiful and mysterious oldest architecture in Japan

Izumo Taisha locates in the east of Shimane is dedicated to the Shinto God Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. This shrine is regarded as the shrine of marriage, and it is famous for its gigantic shimenawa rope.
Great Seto Bridge (Seto Ohashi)

The Great Seto Bridge links the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. It is one of the largest bridges in the world, and even visible from space! There are some points of interest near the bridge.
Kumano Kodo | Walkable and beautiful world heritage

The Kumano Kodo is an impressive pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountains with a total length of around 1000km. The routes radiate centering around the Kumano Three Shrines; Hongu, Hayatama, and Nachi.
Kobe City, Hyogo | A modern city with many historical sites

Abroad, the name Kobe is especially associated with Kobe beef, a premium brand of Japanese beef. But did you know that Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries?
Ashikaga Flower Park | Beautiful seasonal flowers and illumination

The Ashikaga Flower Park has wisteria trees that are 130 years old, and in spring the flowers are at their best. This gorgeous park is very popular with visitors from all over Japan.
Nara National Museum | An overwhelming array of exhibits

Nara National Museum is located in Nara Park where you can also see famous temples such as Todaiji Temple and Kohukuji. The museum exhibits mainly Buddhist art.
Horyuji Temple, Nara | The oldest wooden building in the world

The Horyuji temple in Nara was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku and has the oldest wooden buildings in the world.
Kofukuji Temple, Nara | The largest number of national treasure statues in Japan

The Kofukuji Temple was moved to its current location in Nara from Kyoto in 710, the year when the capital was moved to Nara. The pagodas and the museum are worth a visit.
Kasuga Taisha, Nara | Shiny shrine pavilion and beautiful wisteria flowers

Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded in the 8th century by the Fujiwara family and used to be completely rebuilt every 20 years, according to Shinto tradition, until the end of the 14th century.
Todaiji Temple in Nara – Home of the Great Buddha

The Todaiji Temple is located in the famous Nara Park and is the world’s largest wooden structure. Discover more about its long history!
Byodoin Temple with its shining golden phoenix

The Byodoin temple is the most famous landmark in a part of Kyoto that is especially known for its green tea production, Uji. The image of the temple is very well-known throughout Japan.