Historic Towns in Japan
「Townscape/Bikan Historical Quarter」Tourist Attractions
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...
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...
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...
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Ivy Square is a multi-use cultural facility located in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. It has been renovated from the original headquarters of the Kurashik...
The Nomura Family Samurai House
The "Nomura Family Samurai Residence," the only publicly accessible samurai house at the Nagamachi Samurai District, is an attraction featuring an esteemed samurai residence...
