Location List

Operated by Kikumasamune Sake Brewery—renowned for its sake production—this museum showcases the “Sake Brewing Tools of Nada,” designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property by the nati...

A facility operated by the Sakura Masamune brewery that showcases brewing tools, nostalgic signs, bottles, and labels that tell the story of its 400-year history. It also features a restaurant and ...

former Yamagata prefectural office building

This merchant residence, which was once operated as a sake brewery during the Edo period (1603–1867), has been preserved in a state closely reflecting its original appearance. The shop section (eas...

The main house, built in the mid‑Edo period (around 1700–1800), and the detached reception hall—a modern Japanese-style structure designed during the Taisho era (1912–1926) by Tatsuzo Sone and Seii...

Within the approximately 4,000-square-meter grounds grow many plants, including mountain cherry trees 150–200 years old, maples, and azaleas. The garden was created in the Meiji period (1868–1912) ...

This grand traditional residence conveys the lifestyle of a wealthy landowner who prospered in the sake brewing business during the Edo period (1603–1868). The main house was built in 1760, and the...

Once a flourishing town thanks to copper mining, this mountain village was famous as a major producer of vivid red “Bengara” color pigment made from oxidized iron. The uniqueness of Fukiya is that ...

This residence served as the official home of a Kaga Domain magistrate and was built in the late Edo period (late 18th–mid‑19th century). The property covers approximately 1.3 acres and includes...

Construction began in April 1892, resulting in a beautiful brick arch bridge where engineering and artistry blend seamlessly. Rising 31 meters above the riverbed, it is the largest structure of its...

Built in May 1936 by businessman Rentaro Shima, this building originally served as a library known as Kakyo Bunko, first for Awatabe Town and later for Imadate Town. Since 1983, it has been used as...

Covering approximately 28.5 hectares, this expansive park preserves the historic grounds of Kanazawa Castle. Within the park stand several Important Cultural Properties of Japan, including the I...

Situated in the Senba district to the west of Himeji Castle, this former physician’s residence occupies a site measuring roughly 50 by 40 meters and includes a collection of early Showa-period buil...

The Ueda family residence is one of Amakusa’s historic homes, with the family having served as the Takahama village headmen for roughly 340 years. The main house, detached guest room, front entranc...

The former Kaichi School is a beautiful school built in 1876.

This important structure, built at the end of the Edo Period, was the home of a wealthy farming family descended from samurai.

The shrine which enshrines the first lord of the domain of Kaga, Toshiie MAEDA and his legal wife O-Matsu-no-kata. The Shinmon (shrine gate) is designated as a nationally important cultural proper...

Shorakuji Temple is the third temple of Chugoku region's 33 Temple Pilgrimage, Many bamboos and cherry trees surround the temple which is with a magnificent traditional garden and nice views over t...

Located in the center of Bizen City is the Chausuyama (Mount Chausu) Park. Cherry blossoms in the park and the view of the Katakami Bay is magnificent to see. The view between the park and Shinkoji...

Tanjoji Temple was built in 1193 on the site of the birthplace of Honen Shonin, the founder of Jodo sect of Buddhism. In fact, the famous ancient gingko tree is said to have been planted by the Hon...

An attractive park featuring the Former Takato Family Residence, the oldest merchant’s house in Okayama Prefecture with over a 300-year history, other historical buildings, and a traditional botani...

Built in 1907, Former Senkyo Jinjo Elementary School is a wooden structure schoolhouse that was used as an elementary school until 1990. The Renaissance style building is completely symmetrical in ...

One of only 12 castles in Japan that has an original keep, Bitchu Matsuyama castle was built in 1240 and restored in 1683. It stands on top of a mountain at an altitude of 430 meters, making it the...

This samurai residence was built about 170 years ago and stands in the Ishibacho Furusato Village. In addition to the residence that displays samurai armor, weapons, and other artifacts, the pond a...