Historic Towns in Japan

Historic Towns in Japan
Japan’s historic towns offer a charming look into the nation’s past, with preserved streets, traditional merchant houses, and beautifully maintained heritage districts. From well-known old towns to hidden local gems, this page introduces the best destinations where you can experience authentic Japanese history and culture.
「Townscape/Bikan Historical Quarter」Tourist Attractions
Sun Messe Nichinan

Sun Messe Nichinan is a special tourist spot that has completely recreated the Moai statues from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in Japan. The Japanese Moai restoration team receiv...

Meghanebashi

Nagasaki's Meganebashi, built in 1634 by the monk Mokushi Nyojo of Kofukuji Temple, is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. It got its name because its reflection in the r...

Nichinan Coast

The Nichinankai Coast is a scenic coastline that stretches approximately 100 km, representing Miyazaki Prefecture. It extends from Miyazaki City to Nichinan City and Kushima...

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower was built as a "major center for industry, culture, and tourism," with the purpose of "contributing to the development of Kyoto City." Completed in the same year...

Miha American Village

Mihama American Village is a popular resort town located in central Okinawa. It features colorful buildings and a Ferris wheel that recreate an American street scene, offeri...

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Shibuya Scramble Crossing is one of the iconic landmarks of Tokyo, where more than 1,000 people are said to cross at once during peak hours. This intersection, leading from ...

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Tengachaya Shopping Street is located in Kita Ward, Osaka City, and it is the longest shopping street in Japan, stretching from Tenjinbashi to the Seventh Chome of Tenjinbas...

Hozenji Yokocho

Hozenji Yokocho is an attractive spot located in the bustling district of Minami, Osaka, while still exuding a quiet Naniwa ambiance. This narrow alley, measuring 80 meters ...

Takeshita Street

Takeshita Street is a 350-meter long street located just outside Harajuku Station in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is popular as the center of Harajuku's "Kawaii culture," lined with c...

Shinsekai

Shinsekai is a representative downtown tourist destination located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka. The area was developed using the site of the National Industrial Exhibition held in...

Sapporo Moiwa Mountain Ropeway

Mount Moiwa, easily accessible from the center of Sapporo at an elevation of 531 meters, is a popular spot where visitors can reach the summit via a combination of a ropeway...

Osaka's America Village (Amerikamura)

America Mura, or "Amemura", located west of Shinsaibashi Station in Osaka, is renowned as a hub of youth culture in the Kansai region. Centered around Triangle Park, this li...

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