Tourist Spots in Japan

Shiretoko Hantoo(Shiretoko peninsula)

Hokkaidoo(Hokkaidoo)

Shizen, Sekai isan(nature, World Heritage)

Shiretoko Peninsula is located in the northeast of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. The site includes the land from the central part of the Peninsula to its tip and the surrounding marine area.

Niseko(Niseko)

Hokkaidoo(Hokkaidoo)

Sukii-joo, shizen(ski resort, nature)

Niseko is an international resort representing Hokkaido. You can enjoy trekking and rafting in the summer and there are the mountains which you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter too.

Furano(Furano)

Hokkaidoo(Hokkaidoo)

Sukii-joo, shizen(ski resort, nature)

Furano is the centre of Hokkaido and it is this location that ensures amazingly light snow, great weather conditions, beautiful scenery and perfect farming conditions as well as some wonderfully unique festivals.

Hakodate(Hakodate)

Hokkaidoo(Hokkaidoo)

Yakei, Shiifuudo(night view, seafood)

According to a regional brand survey, Hakodate is identified as one of the most attractive city in Japan. The night view from the top of Mt. Hakodate has been described as one of the top three in the world, along with Hong Kong and Naples.

Matsushima(Matsushima)

Miyagi-ken(Miyagi prefecture)

Keshiki, Nihon 3-kei(scenery, one of the three famous beauty spots of Japan)

Matsushima as it has been called one of the most representative places in Japan that can offer the view with many beautiful islands truly brings the splendid and exhilarating time with each seasons come.

Zaoo(Zaoo)

Miyagi-ken / Yamagata-ken(Miyagi prefecture / Yagata prefecture)

Juhyoo, Sukii-joo(snow monsters, ski resort)

It's famous for the snow monsters of Zao, just like an art work produced by frozen wind-swept snow covering the trees. Eboshi, Sumikawa are skiing grounds, so skiers can enjoy skiing on powder snow...

Nikkoo(Nikkoo)

Tochigi-ken(Tochigi prefecture)

Tooshooguu, Chuuzenjiko, Kooyoo(Toshogu shrine, Lake Chuzenji, autumn leaves)

Shrines and Temples of Nikko were registered as a World Heritage site. The history and culture of Mount Nikko, a sacred site whose origins can be traced back to the seventh century.

Kinugawa(Kiniguwa)

Tochigi-ken(Tochigi prefecture)

Onsen(spa resort)

There many Onsen ryokan (Japanese spa hotels) in Kinugawa area.

Asakusa(Asakusa)

Tokyo(Tokyo)

Sensooji(Sensoji temple)

Time has stopped here since the Edo Period, Which is reflected by the numerous stores in Asakusa. Take a walk and you can step back in time.

Ginza(Ginza)

Tokyo(Tokyo)

Kaimono(shopping district)

Lined up with old department stores full of history and tradition as well as prestigious boutiques, Ginza is a flamboyant district for sophisticated adults.

Kamakura(Kamakura)

Kanagawa-ken(Kanagawa prefecture)

Otera, Daibutsu(temples, Great statue of Buddha)

At the end of the 12th century, Yoritomo Minamoto, chief of the Genji family, destroyed the rival Heike family, and was conferred the title of "Seii-Taishogun" by the Emperor. Minamoto opened a new government in Kamakura-the first Shogunate government.

Enoshima & Katase kaigan(Enoshima island & Katase beach)

Kanagawa-ken(Kanagawa prefecture)

Kaigan, Otera(beach & temples)

In summer season, Enoshima and Katase beach are crowded with young people and surfers. There are also many Temples.

Hakone(Hakone)

Kanagawa-ken(Kanagawa prefecture)

Keshiki, Onsen, Ashinoko(mountain view, spa, Lake Ashinoko)

Hakone is located in the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park about 80km west of Tokyo and attracts about 19 million tourists a year.

Karuizawa(Karuizawa)

Gunma-ken(Gunma prefecture)

Hishochi(summer resort)

The most famous summer resort in Japan. (in Japanese)

Shinshuu Matsumoto(Shinshuu Matsumoto)

Nagano-ken(Nagano prefecture)

Matsumoto-joo, torekkingu(Matsumoto castle, trekking)

Matsumoto is situated at the southern end of a long valley that lies between high mountain ranges. The peaks of the Japan Alps soaring 3,000 meters into the sky to the west of the city are a splendid sight.

Kamikoochi(Kamikoochi)

Nagano-ken(Nagano prefecture)

Shizen, Yama aruki(nature, mountain hike)

One of the most scenic spot in Japan. Feature vast virgin forests of birch trees and Japanese larch trees.

Kisoji(Kisoji)

Nagano-ken(Nagano prefecture)

Furui machinami, shizen(old post town, mountain forest)

Kiso is the headwater area of Kiso River and is a mountainous region of the Central Alps. In the Edo Period, post stations were developed along five key routes established around Japan. Kisoji is part of Nakasendo which is one of five routes.

Fujisan(Mt. Fuji)

Shizuoka-ken, Yamanashi-ken(Shizuoka prefecture and Yanamashi prefecture)

Nagame, Tozan(view, climbing)

Mt. Fuji, rising above the clouds, is the symbol of Japan and has provided a spiritual basis for the Japanese since ancient times.

Seto(Seto city)

Aichi-ken(Aichi prefecture)

Seto-yaki (Toojiki)(Seto pottery)

Ceramic table wares are commonly called Setomono in Japanese. This common name came from Seto city. There are many Setomono shops in town.