Japan Travel Guide

Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori | Beautiful nature as it is

The sand dunes of Tottori are giant dunes located on the coast of the city of Tottori along Japan’s western coast. They are part of the Sanin Kaigan National Park and offer some great activities!
Mount Daisen | Beautiful scenery in all seasons

Mount Daisen, 1,729 meters high, is the highest mountain in Tottori Prefecture. There are great hiking courses and beautiful temples and shrines in the area.
Adachi Museum of Art | The most delicate and beautiful garden in Japan

Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City is the most popular museum in the Sanin region, which is no wonder with its award-winning garden. See why many people have this museum on their must-see list!
Sakaiminato, Tottori | The city where Shigeru Mizuki was born

Sakaiminato is a small fishing town in Tottori Prefecture, but it attracts a lot of visitors from all over Japan. That is because famous cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki was born in this city.
The Nature’s Great Whirlpools

Naruto is located in Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and famous for the great whirlpools. Find out how to best observe these interesting natural phenomena!
Picturesque Shodoshima Island like the Mediterranean Sea

Sodoshima near Shikoku is a popular tourist spot for local people. There is beautiful scenery, olive trees, and special food products. The island was also the inspiration for a Ghibli movie.
Naoshima | a Paradise for Contemporary Art

Naoshima is also known as ‘art island’, which is no wonder because some of Japan’s most famous art works can be found here. Learn more about this interesting destination in Japan!
Oga Peninsula, Akita | Beautiful scenery of sea and mountains

Oga Peninsula, in the western part of Akita, juts out into the Japan Sea in the shape of an ax. Along its coastline are fantastic views of crags and boulders, and it is noted for its beautiful sunsets.
Juniko Lakes, Aomori | Beautiful cobalt blue pond

The Juniko (12 Lakes) in Aomori are a place of scenic beauty in the middle of a forest area in the mountains. It is a great spot for hiking and discovering flora and fauna in the area.
Hirosaki Castle, Aomori | One of the few castles where you can see beautiful scenery with snow

Hirosaki Castle stands in Aomori prefecture. It is a very important castle because it has one of the only 12 original main keeps which exist in Japan. It is one of the best places to view cherry blossoms in Japan.
Josaien of Kumamoto Castle | The beauty of one of the three best castles in Japan

Josaien was built to resemble a castle town of feudal time close to the Kumamoto Castle. The complex boasts a history museum, souvenir shops, and restaurants with local foods.
Kokonoe Yume Otsuribashi, Oita | Exhilarating and beautiful view as if you are walking in the sky

Kokonoe Yume Tsuribashi is one of the longest suspension bridges for pedestrians in Japan with a length of 390 meters. It is located in the mountains of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu and boasts amazing views!
Kunisaki Peninsula, Oita | Enjoy the beautiful sea and historic sites

There are lots of attractive places on the Kunisaki Peninsula in the northeastern part of Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. Because the peninsula is not easy to access, its towns, shrines, and temples have retained their original atmosphere.
Usa Jingu Shrine, Oita | One of the oldest shrines in Japan and a powerful power spot place

Usa Jingu is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan with its foundation in the 8th century. It is located at the entrance of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita, Kyushu.
Takachiho Yokagura, Miyazaki | Beautiful performance based on Japanese mythology

Takachiho is a town that is located on a mountain in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu. The Takachiho Yokagura is a traditional dance that has been performed by local men for a long time.
Arita and Imari | Traditional Pottery Towns in Japan

Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery for about 400 years.
Yoshinogari Ruins where you can see what Japan was like 2000 years ago

Yoshinogari is an important archaeological site located on the plain of Saga Prefecture. By visiting this site you can get a rough image of a Japanese village of about 2,000 years ago.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine where the God of Learning is Enshrined

Dazaifu City is located about 15km south-east from the center of Fukuoka City. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine and the most important place in this city.
Setouchi Triennale | One of the Largest arts Festivals in Japan

Every 3 years, a large art festival descends on Naoshima and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is called the Setouchi Triennale, and very much worth visiting! Read our personal experience of the festival.
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful Flowers and Gardens

One of my favorite Zen temples is the Tofukuji temple located in the east of Kyoto city. What makes this temple very special are its magnificent landscapes of maple trees and cherry blossoms.