Japan Travel Guide

Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki | A Place for World Peace

In Nagasaki, very close to where the epicenter of the explosion of the atomic bomb was, is the Atomic Bomb Museum. Here, you can learn about what happened in 1945, and why this should never happen again.
Nagasaki Peace Park, Nagasaki | A Place for World Peace

One of the most emotional places in Japan is the so-called Peace Park. It is located in Nagasaki, a few minutes’ walk from the atomic bomb museum and it commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing.
Sanno Sanctuary, Nagasaki has connected Japan with the world

One of the most impressive and curious places in Nagasaki is the Sanno Shrine because the main torii (gateway to the shrine) maintains only one pillar. How did this happen?
Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki | Beautiful main shrine and historic statues of sacred horses

The Suwa shrine in Nagasaki was founded in 1614 as a way to expel the Christian faith from the region. During the Edo period, Nagasaki was one of the few places where there was contact with foreigners.
Nagasaki City | A city that connects the world and Japan

The city of Nagasaki is especially known for having been bombed with an atomic bomb during WW2. This fact overshadows its long history as an ancient point of contact with the Portuguese and the Dutch.
Takachiho, Miyazaki | Beautiful land also called the home of myths

In the deep forests of Kyushu, there’s a village named Takachiho, which is where you can find the famously beautiful Takachiho Gorge. It is easy to imagine how ancient myths originated in this area.
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.
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.
Kobe: Where International Elegance Meets Natural Majesty

Experience Kobe, Japan’s sophisticated port city blending international heritage with natural beauty. Discover world-famous Kobe beef, spectacular night views from Mount Rokko, historic Kitano district, and coastal charm in this complete travel guide.
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.
Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful landscape gardens and decorations

Kodaiji Temple is located in Higashiyama. It was founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro as a memorial to her husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was one of the most important men of his time.
Heian Jingu, Kyoto | Travel back in time to the Heian Period

The Heian Jingu shrine was instituted in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100-year anniversary of the return of the capital to Heian, which is today’s Kyoto. Its architecture is impressive.
Sanjusangendo, Kyoto | Thousand golden-colored statues of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva

The Sanjusangendo temple in Kyoto was established by the powerful warrior-politician Taira-no-Kiyomori in 1164, and it is especially famous for its 1001 statues.
Gion | Travel back in time to the Edo period

Gion is the place where the famous geisha, the cultural symbol of Japan, are still doing their work every night. Geisha literally means ‘artist’, although in Kyoto they are called ‘geiko’ which means ‘woman of art’.
Beautiful Nishiki Market supports Kyoto’s food culture

The best way to learn about everyday Japanese life and what people like to cook at home is to visit one of its many food markets. Nishiki Market is in the center of Kyoto, and a popular market to visit for tourists.
Ryoanji Temple,Kyoto | Beautiful stone garden and a temple where a dragon sleeps

Ryoan-ji is a Zen temple located in Kyoto which was built by a minister of the Ashikaga Shogunate in 1450. The temple is especially famous for its stone landscape garden.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto | The most beautiful thousand torii gates in the world

Known worldwide for its more than 10,000 torii gates in a row, the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine attracts around 3 million visitors the first three days of the year alone and is one of the most famous attractions of Kyoto.
Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful gardens and rustic beauty

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) was constructed by a shogun from the 15th century. You can still see his quest for beauty in the Ginkakuji, even after 500 years.
Kyoto City, Kyoto | A city full of beautiful nature and Japanese history

Kyoto is often called “the heart of Japan” and it is said that it would be impossible to get to know the country without visiting this wonderful city.
Tokyo Mitama Matsuri | Various fun events and beautiful decorations

For the spectacular Mitama Festival, the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo is decorated with more than 30,000 traditional Japanese lanterns, running all the way from the great torii gate to the main gate of the sanctuary.