Historic Towns in Japan
「Townscape/Bikan Historical Quarter」Tourist Attractions
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market is a historic marketplace located in the heart of Kyoto, which began as a fish wholesaler known as "Nishino-ten" during the Tensho period (about 400 years ago...
Sankyo Soko Warehouses
Located in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, "Sankyo Warehouse" has served as a rice storage facility since its establishment in 1893. Its unique structure features a double...
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...
Hachimanbori
Yahata-bori is a waterway built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period by Toyotomi Hidetsugu to support the castle town of Yahata-yama. It played a significant role in the develo...
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Ropeway
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway is a resort facility that offers a panoramic view of the city of Kobe. You can enjoy a 10-minute aerial stroll on the ropeway while admir...
Shiroyone Senmaida (Thousand Rice Terraces)
Shiroe Senmaida is a beautiful terraced rice field located in Shiramine Town, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Facing the Sea of Japan, this slope features 1004 small rice ...
Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town is a globally renowned hub of Japanese pop culture. Affectionately known as "Akiba," the area is bustling with specialty stores for anime, manga, and...
Togetsukyo Bridge
The Togetsukyo Bridge, which connects Arashiyama and Sagano, is a bridge rich in history and charm, spanning the Katsura River. The first bridge was built by the monk Dosho ...
Osu Shopping Street
Osu Shopping District is located on the south side of the bustling Sakae area in Nagoya city and is a vibrant “melting pot” of diverse industries, cultures, and events. This...
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...
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...
Otaru Canal
Otaru Canal was created to assist the logistics of Otaru Port, which was an important gateway for the development of Hokkaido. Completed in 1923, this canal is special as it...
