Welcome to the Sights section, where you can find information on over 10,000 sights dotted across the entire nation of Japan. These are made up of cafes, museums, parks, attractions, landmarks and robot resturants (obviously), take a look at some of our favourites below!
Located in the samurai district of Nagamachi, this traditional ceramics shop specializes in Kutani ware (Japanese porcelain from Ishikawa Prefecture). Kutani po
The area around Izumo Grand Shrine is famous for its “house grapes”, which produces the elegant and earthy Shimane Wine. The Shimane Winery was constructed in
Directly translating to "first bridge", this bridge serves as the traditional entrance to Okuno-in Temple up on Mount Koya. It is about a 15 minute walk from th
This museum exhibits the history and cukture of Nakasendo Otajuku.
Yoshida Shrine is spread out over a large area in Kyoto. There are a number of shrines within this green area to explore.
This restobar serves authentic Spanish cuisine. Their menu includes a wide assortment of vino (wine) and tapas (appetizers). Specialties include Spanish comfort
Osanbashi Hall International Passenger Terminal is a port to call for ships from all over the world and is commonly used as an event space.
Watch how Shino priests meticulously prepare the beautiful Kasuga Shine in the morning before guests arrive. When visiting Oita, we highly recommend a visit to Kasuga Shrine in Oita City.
Offering a number of delicious meals including sashimi, yakitori and hot pot and a fantastic sake selection, Kuton is a great, affordable dinner option when visiting Oita's Nakatsu.
Built in 1587, Nakatsu Castle is one of Japan's three 'Mizujiro', or 'Castles on the Sea'. Visitors today can get a fantastic view of the surrounding area from the top of the castle and learn from a number or artifacts on display.
Looking for the perfect place to relax on your trip to Oita? Look no further than Kogane Sansou, a ryokan which offers both public and private onsen bathing experiences.
Formally a railway tunnel of the old Yayaki network, this picturesque tunnel is now used by cyclists who are cycling along the Maple Yaba Cycling Road.
Formerly the Hirata Train Station, this building is now a rest spot for cyclists along the Maple Yaba cycling road.
Previously a railway bridge on the old Yayaki network, the Yamakuni River Bridge was restored in 2014 and is now for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Located in the city of Nakatsu, which boasts the largest number of fried chicken restaurants in all of Japan! When in the area, you absolutely must try some Nakatsu fried chicken (karaage) and we can wholeheartedly recommend Wakadori Karaage Kuri-chan!
Oita City's only vegan restaurant, Life Gallery Hana provides delicious macrobiotic meals that cater for all tastes. If you're visiting Oita City, we highly recommend trying their delicious vegan karaage (fried chicken).
As the second largest city in Japan, Osaka is often compared to the capital city Tokyo—both popular travelling destinations in Japan. But some would venture to
Shiga prefecture is part of the quirky and friendly Kansai region. It includes the vast waters of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The north sho
Tottori prefecture along the Sea of Japan coast is best known for its sand dunes (Tottori Sakyu) and Sand Sculpture Museum. The spiritual center of mountain wor
Yamagata has been called 'hidden' Japan and is definitely not on the regular tourist routes. It is Japan's largest prefecture and you can find it along the Sea
Nagasaki is in the southwest of Japan on the island of Kyushu and includes several islands between Kyushu and South Korea. Mountains on one side and the sea on
Niigata prefecture has a long coastline facing the sea of Japan, because of this it was a critical port area during the Edo period in the 17th and 18th centurie
Ehime is home to Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs with a history going back almost 1,000 years. In the loosely auto-biographical novel **Botchan**,
Chiba Prefecture is just next door to the megalopolis of Tokyo, it's a special place with a long history. Chiba has abundant farm land, historic temples, tradit
Kumamoto is in the center of Kyushu Island, and Mount Aso is the beloved heart of this beautiful prefecture. Aso-Kuju, Unzen-Amakusa National Parks, Mount Yabah