japan travel guide
will update throughout my time and travels across Japan!
Items in this hypelist
Hokuriku
Kaga
Ishikawa, Kaga · Kaga · Kaga, Ishikawa, Japan
Kanazawa Castle Park
1, Kanazawa · Kanazawa Castle Park · 1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0937, Japan
Temple de Eihei-ji
Shihi, Eiheiji · Temple de Eihei-ji · 5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui 910-1228, Japan
Understated 13th-century Zen Buddhist temple complex with a monastery & ancient trees.
Rainbow Line
Hiruga, Mihama · Rainbow Line · 6 75-2 Hiruga, Mihama, Mikata District, Fukui 919-1126, Japan
Mt. Hakusan
Ozo, Hakusan · Mt. Hakusan · Mount Haku, Ozo, Hakusan, Ishikawa 920-2333, Japan
Known for its hiking, climbing, shrine & scenic views, this famous peak is 1 of Japan's most sacred.
Tojinbo
Mikunichō Antō, Sakai · Tojinbo · 64-1 Mikunichō Antō, Sakai, Fukui 913-0064, Japan
Dramatic cliffs overlooking the sea of Japan are the highlight of this ancient, rugged destination.
Kurobe
Toyama, Kurobe · Kurobe · Kurobe, Toyama, Japan
Mizu Island
Tateishi, Tsuruga · Mizu Island · Mizu Island, Tateishi, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0841, Japan
A busy outpost for beachgoers, this narrow, uninhabited isle also has clear water for snorkeling.
Kansai
Kitanochō
Kitanocho, Kobe · Kitanochō · Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan
Small area at the base of a mountain range with a variety of mansions exhibiting outside influences.
Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
3, Osaka · Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka · 4-chōme-3-1 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0005, Japan
Nakazakinishi
Nakazakinishi, Osaka · Nakazakinishi · Nakazakinishi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0015, Japan
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Taisha · 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Lake Biwa
Shiga · Lake Biwa · Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan
Scenic lake taking its name from the shape of a Japanese lute, alongside water sports & strolling.
Kanto
Shimokitazawa
Shimokitazawa, Setagaya City · Shimokitazawa · Shimokitazawa, Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan
Oshino Hakkai
Shibokusa, Oshino · Oshino Hakkai · Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan
Small village in a scenic setting with 8 ponds, views of Mt. Fuji & vendors of food & souvenirs.
Enoshima
Enoshima, Fujisawa · Enoshima · Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0036, Japan
Cozy island offering hot springs, an English-style garden, a sacred shrine, caves & a lighthouse.
Chugoku
Kojima Jeans Street
2 Chome, Kurashiki · Kojima Jeans Street · 2 Chome-5 Kojimaajino, Kurashiki, Okayama 711-0913, Japan
Shopping streets with Japanese-style stores & modern boutiques selling designer jeans brands.
Kurashiki
Okayama, Kurashiki · Kurashiki · Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Naoshima Island
Kagawa, Naoshima · Naoshima Island · Naoshima Island, Naoshima, Kagawa District, Kagawa 761-3110, Japan
Island in the Kagawa District known for its art museums, modern architecture & outdoor sculptures.
Tottori Sand Dunes
Tottori · Tottori Sand Dunes · Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori, Japan
Kure
Hiroshima, Kure · Kure · Kure, Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
1, Hiroshima · Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum · 1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
Popular museum documenting the WWII atomic-bomb blast in Hiroshima via exhibits, artifacts & talks.
Miyajima
Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi · Miyajima · Itsukushima, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan
Island that's home to a number of temples & shrines, plus the Museum of History & Folklore.
Hokkaido
Otaru
Hokkaido, Otaru · Otaru · Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Furano
Hokkaido, Furano · Furano · Furano, Hokkaido, Japan
