Places in Japan

Yokohama Cosmo World

8, Yokohama · Yokohama Cosmo World · 2-chōme-8-1 Shinkō, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan

Family amusement park featuring a huge Ferris wheel, a high-speed roller coaster & other rides.

Yokohama Zoological Gardens “Zoorasia”

Kamishiranechō, Yokohama · Yokohama Zoological Gardens “Zoorasia” · 1175-1 Kamishiranechō, Asahi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-0001, Japan

Sprawling zoo featuring a wide variety of animals in open-air habitat zones, plus play areas & eats.

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Hakkeijima, Yokohama · Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise · Hakkeijima, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0006, Japan

Opened in 1993, this amusement park offers an aquarium with sealife shows, rides & a marina.

Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land

6, Shibuya · Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land · Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−6−１２ Ｉｔｏ ＢＬＤＧ 3F

Cosmo Isle Hakui

２５, 羽咋市 · Cosmo Isle Hakui · Japan, 〒925-0027 石川県羽咋市鶴多町免田２５

Museum with spacecraft from Soviet & American missions, plus films on the stars & space exploration.

Takayama Museum of History and Art

Kamiichinomachi, Takayama · Takayama Museum of History and Art · 75 Kamiichinomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0844, Japan

Relaxed museum of local cultural history, with exhibits, a reading room & a modest garden.

Ancient Orient Museum

1, Toshima City · Ancient Orient Museum · Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 3-chōme−1−４ Bunka Kaikan Bldg., 7F サンシャインシティ

Private collection of ancient artifacts from Egypt & the Middle East, with audio guides & a shop.

Ushiku Daibutsu

Kunochō, Ushiku · Ushiku Daibutsu · 2083 Kunochō, Ushiku, Ibaraki 300-1288, Japan

A 120m-tall bronze Amitabha Buddha with an observation floor reached by an elevator.

The National Art Center, Tokyo

22, Minato City · The National Art Center, Tokyo · 7-chōme-22-2 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan

Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

Tokyo National Museum

13, Taito City · Tokyo National Museum · 13-9 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

Akiba Kart Osaka

3, Osaka · Akiba Kart Osaka · 3-chōme-3-9 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005, Japan

Akiba Kart Shibuya

12, Shibuya · Akiba Kart Shibuya · 4-chōme-12-1 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan

Nijō Castle

Nijōjōchō, Kyoto · Nijō Castle · 541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Hida Takayama Retro Museum

4-chōme, Takayama · Hida Takayama Retro Museum · 4-chōme-7 Shinmeimachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0821, Japan

Takashimaya

1, Osaka · Takashimaya · 5-chōme-1-5 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-8510, Japan

Owl Cafe Owl Village in Harajuku

21, Shibuya · Owl Cafe Owl Village in Harajuku · Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−21−１５ 原宿Atm 4F

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Kinbukichō, Kyoto · Kyoto International Manga Museum · 452 Kinbukichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0846, Japan

Museum featuring an extensive array of Japanese comic books & graphic novels, plus reading areas.

Fujiko · F · Fujio Museum

8, Kawasaki · Fujiko · F · Fujio Museum · 2-chōme-8-1 Nagao, Tama Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-0023, Japan

Museum dedicated to the work of Fujiko Fujio, with original art, a manga reading room & a theater.

Karuizawa Bookstore

Nagano, Karuizawa · Karuizawa Bookstore · 1323 Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0102, Japan

Shinobazu Pond

5, Taito City · Shinobazu Pond · 5-20 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Tranquil pond within a spacious, verdant park known for its lotus plants, boating & migratory birds.

Tenryu-ji

６８, 京都市 · Tenryu-ji · Japan, 〒616-8385 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町６８

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.

Jigokudani Yaen-Koen

Hirao, Yamanochi · Jigokudani Yaen-Koen · 6845 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk.

Shitamachi Museum

2, Taito City · Shitamachi Museum · 2-1 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Museum depicting historical culture with replicas of a tenement house & merchant home with antiques.

Hachiko Statue

1, Shibuya · Hachiko Statue · 2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan

Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.

Kitte

7, Chiyoda City · Kitte · 2-chōme-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

Streamlined retail center with 7 floors of shops, restaurants & services in a modern high-rise.

Lake Yamanaka

Yamanashi, Yamanakako · Lake Yamanaka · Lake Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan

Lakeside walks, bike rides & water activities in a picturesque site with Mount Fuji in the distance.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Kyoto · Arashiyama Bamboo Forest · Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Kotoku-in

2, Kamakura · Kotoku-in · 4-chōme-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

Tranquil temple known for a monumental, outdoor bronze statue of the Buddha in the seated position.

Muroto Dolphin Center

Murotomisakichō, Muroto · Muroto Dolphin Center · Japan, 〒781-7101 Kochi, Muroto, Murotomisakichō, 字鯨浜６８１０−１６２

Roadside Station Kiramesse Muroto

Kiragawachōhei, Muroto · Roadside Station Kiramesse Muroto · 890-11 Kiragawachōhei, Muroto, Kochi 781-6833, Japan

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Kyoto · Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple · 2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan

Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.

Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium

Murotomisakichō, Muroto · Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium · 533ｰ2 Murotomisakichō, Muroto, Kochi 781-7101, Japan

Former elementary school with touch tanks & local sealife exhibits, plus outdoor pool for turtles.

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

2-chōme, Yokohama · Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum · 2-chōme-14-21 Shinyokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan

Traditional street food court with shops offering samples of ramen dishes from different regions.

Daio Wasabi Farm Water Mill

Hotaka, Azumino · Daio Wasabi Farm Water Mill · 3664-5 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303, Japan

Little World

９０, Inuyama · Little World · Japan, 〒484-0005 Aichi, Inuyama, Imai, Narisawa−９０−４８

Open-air anthropological museum with costumes & structures from many countries, plus events.

Surugaya Nipponbashi

11, Osaka · Surugaya Nipponbashi · 4-chōme-11-3 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005, Japan

Yanaka Ginza

13, Taito City · Yanaka Ginza · 3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

Traditional shopping street since the 1950s with around 60 stores & restaurants.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Maihama, Urayasu · Tokyo Disney Resort · 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan

Disneyland Tokyo

Maihama, Urayasu · Disneyland Tokyo · 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

Universal Studios Japan

1, Osaka · Universal Studios Japan · 2-chōme-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.

Akihabara Gachapon Hall

15, Chiyoda City · Akihabara Gachapon Hall · Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3-chōme−15−５ MNビル 1F

Hedgehog Cafe & Pet Store HARRY Harajuku

13, Shibuya · Hedgehog Cafe & Pet Store HARRY Harajuku · Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−13−２１ シャンゼール 原宿２号館 4F

Sanrio Puroland

1-chōme, Tama · Sanrio Puroland · 1-chōme-31 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo 206-8588, Japan

Grand indoor Sanrio character park with rides & entertainment attractions, restaurants & shops.

Nishiki Market

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto · Nishiki Market · Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

Tokyo Solamachi

1, Sumida City · Tokyo Solamachi · 1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

Multilevel retail complex with 300+ stores & restaurants located in the Tokyo Skytree tower.

Atami Castle

Shizuoka, Atami · Atami Castle · 1993 Atami, Shizuoka 413-0033, Japan

Eclectic, castle-style structure with artifacts, a restaurant, video games & striking sea views.

GiGO Akihabara Building 3

11, Chiyoda City · GiGO Akihabara Building 3 · Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1-chōme−11−１１ ビルディング

GiGO Akihabara 1

10, Chiyoda City · GiGO Akihabara 1 · 1-chōme-10-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Bic Camera Namba Store

10, Osaka · Bic Camera Namba Store · 2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0074, Japan

Tsukiji Outer Market

16, Chuo City · Tsukiji Outer Market · Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4-chōme−16 および６丁目一部

Sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of seafood & viewing areas for a popular tuna auction.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Taisha · 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

Kart

3, Osaka · Kart · 3-chōme-3-9 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005, Japan

The Japanese Sword Museum

12, Sumida City · The Japanese Sword Museum · 1-chōme-12-9 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan

Japanese swords spanning several centuries displayed in a modern museum with gardens.

Yoro Park

Takabayashi, Yoro · Yoro Park · 1298-2 Takabayashi, Yoro, Yoro District, Gifu 503-1267, Japan

Park with mini golf & a 6-hole course, plus disorienting paths at the Site of Reversible Destiny.

Tokyo German Village

Nagayoshi, Sodegaura · Tokyo German Village · 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura, Chiba 299-0204, Japan

Theme park exploring German rural life, with a petting zoo, a beer garden, shops & fairground rides.

Cosmo Isle Hakui

２５, 羽咋市 · Cosmo Isle Hakui · Japan, 〒925-0027 石川県羽咋市鶴多町免田２５

Museum with spacecraft from Soviet & American missions, plus films on the stars & space exploration.

Ueno Park

Uenokoen, Taito City · Ueno Park · 4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

Jigokudani Yaen-Koen

Hirao, Yamanochi · Jigokudani Yaen-Koen · 6845 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk.

Matsumoto

Nagano, Matsumoto · Matsumoto · Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Gachapon Machines

5, Chiyoda City · Gachapon Machines · 4-chōme-5-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Nintendo Tokyo

15, Shibuya · Nintendo Tokyo · Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 15−１ 渋谷PARCO 6F

Ichiran Ramen Dotonbori - Main Building

7, Osaka · Ichiran Ramen Dotonbori - Main Building · 7-18 Souemonchō, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0084, Japan

Informal ramen restaurant with a specialty for tonkotsu ramen in a pork bone broth.

Akihabara Electric Town

Tokyo · Akihabara Electric Town · Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo, Japan

Asakusa

Asakusa, Taito City · Asakusa · Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Traditional district featuring an ancient Buddhist temple, street-food stalls, craft shops & more.

Huis Ten Bosch

Huis Ten Bosch Machi, Sasebo · Huis Ten Bosch · 1-1 Huis Ten Bosch Machi, Sasebo, Nagasaki 859-3243, Japan

Designed to mimic a Dutch village, this theme park offers rides & imitations of famous attractions.

Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street

39, Taito City · Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street · 1-chōme-39-2 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Covered pedestrian thoroughfare lined with a vibrant mix of boutiques & small eateries.

Ichiran Shinjuku Kabuki-cho

17, Shinjuku City · Ichiran Shinjuku Kabuki-cho · 1-chōme-17-10 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

Informal ramen restaurant with a specialty for tonkotsu ramen in a pork bone broth.

Nakamise Street

1-chōme, Shinjuku City · Nakamise Street · Nakamise St, 1-chōme Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

Super Potato Akihabara Branch

11, Chiyoda City · Super Potato Akihabara Branch · Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1-chōme−11−２ 北林ビル ３階～５階

Dynamic store specializing in vintage video games, consoles, collectibles & candy.