Heritage Sites and Historic Landmarks in Japan
「Cultural assets/historic sites」Tourist Attractions
World Heritage Ainu Village of Traditional Housebuilding
The World Heritage Site "Aikura Gassho-zukuri Village" is a beautiful place that preserves Japan's original scenery. It features gassho-zukuri buildings that date back appro...
Gifu Castle
Gifu Castle is a historic castle located in Gifu City, Japan, formerly known as Inabayama Castle. During the Warring States period, it served as the residence of Saito Dosan...
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...
Heijo Palace Ruins
The Heijo Palace Site is the center of Heijo-kyo, which was relocated from Fujiwara-kyo in 710, and it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as "Cultural Properties...
Hagi Castle Town
Hagi Castle Town is a historic area that developed around Hagi Castle, which was built by Mori Terumoto in 1604. This town retains a strong atmosphere of the Edo period, wit...
