Heritage Sites and Historic Landmarks in Japan
「Cultural assets/historic sites」Tourist Attractions
Aizu Sazaedo
The Aizu Sazae-do is a three-story wooden hexagonal structure built in 1796 on Mount Iimori in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. Its official name is "Entsu Sansou-d...
Northern Culture Museum
The Northern Culture Museum preserves and opens to the public the former grand residence of the Ito family, one of the most affluent farming families in Niigata. The approxi...
Aizu Samurai Residence
Aizu Bukeyashiki is a historical theme park centered around the residence of Aizu domain chief retainer, Saigo Yorimoto, which has been relocated and restored. Covering appr...
Sado Gold Mine
Sado Gold Mine is a historical site that boasts a 400-year history as Japan's largest gold and silver mine. It was opened in 1601, and during the Edo period, it was a direct...
Takayama Shrine
Takayama Jinya is a location where the governors and officials of the Edo period conducted their administration, and the term "Jinya" refers collectively to the offices, the...
Umihotaru Parking Area
Umihotaru Parking Area is located on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture with Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture. It is built on a 65...
Tsumagoshuku
Tsumago-juku is a post town located in Nagano Prefecture along the Nakasendo, and it is the 42nd of the 69 stations connecting Edo and Kyoto. With Ise Mountain to the west a...
Usuidai Sankyoryo (Megane Bridge)
Usui Pass Third Bridge is one of Japan's largest brick arch bridges, located in Usui Pass, Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture. Its elegant form has earned it the nickname "Megane...
Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum
The Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Museum is a facility that introduces the life and achievements of the bacteriologist Hideyo Noguchi, known for his portrait on the 1,000 yen bank...
EDO WONDERLAND
EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edo Village is a cultural park where you can experience the culture of the Edo period firsthand. The expansive grounds feature meticulously recreated to...
Magome-juku
Magome-juku is a historic town that prospered as a post town on the Nakasendo route. It retains the charm of the Edo period, with its cobblestone paths and traditional build...
