Historic Towns in Japan
「Townscape/Bikan Historical Quarter」Tourist Attractions
Hida no Sato
Hida no Sato is an open-air museum featuring over 30 traditional gassho-zukuri houses that have withstood heavy snowfall, representing Hida's architectural heritage. Each ho...
Jōzenji Street
Jozenji Street is a major avenue that stretches east to west through the heart of Sendai City, particularly loved for its approximately 700-meter-long zelkova tree-lined pat...
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
The "Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill," accessible in just 30 minutes from downtown Sapporo, is a picturesque spot where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the big...
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, located in the Shinjuku ward, is one of the iconic architectural landmarks of Japan's capital, Tokyo. Completed in 1991 and desig...
Akita Port Tower Selion
The Akita Port Tower Selion, located at the Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Akita Port, is a symbol of Akita City. From the observation deck at 100 meters above ground level...
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...
Kiyotsu Gorge
Kiyotsu Gorge is one of Japan's three great gorges, alongside the Kurobe Gorge in Toyama Prefecture and Osu Valley in Mie Prefecture. This magnificent landscape was formed b...
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 ...
Nankinmachi
Nankinmachi, located in Motomachi, Kobe, is one of Japan's three major Chinatowns, alongside Yokohama and Nagasaki. This historic area has been thriving since the opening of...
Metasequoia Namiki
The Metasequoia Avenue in Makino Town, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, features approximately 500 metasequoias planted along a 2.4 km stretch, creating a beautiful highlan...
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter features an enchanting townscape with white-walled storehouses, earthen walls, and beautiful rows of willows, creating a perfect harmony b...
Tottori Sand Dunes
The Tottori Sand Dunes boast an astonishing landscape shaped by the beauty of wind and nature. The dunes, which constantly change shape due to the wind, create natural art p...
