Location List

Built in the late Muromachi Period (16th century), the former Furui Family Residence was used as a house until 1967. With thatched roof, it is built with a hip-and-gable construction. A large ston...

It was completed in 1936 with excellent classical style exterior. It's located only 380 meters from the atomic bomb hypocenter, but didn't get any structural damage and is currently used as a pla...

It was located just 380m away from the center of the explosion, however the structure of the bank wasn't destroyed. It is used as a place for cultural activities now. The bank counter remains on t...

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Traces of Christian influence during feudal Japan can be found in a small shrine at Entsuin, the family temple of Lord Date Masamune.

A small elementary school that was used until 1968.

This has been a station building since the time of its opening in 1928, and is designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The station serves as an important base for the Josh...

Built in the 20th year of the Meiji era, it served as a resting and lodging facility for distinguished guests visiting the shrine. The museum showcases the skills of top-tier architects and craftsm...

The Okazaki Castle, situated within Okazaki Park, is surrounded by lush greenery that helps you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. It has been selected for prestigious lists such as "100 Fam...

The Kyoto National Museum has a history of over 120 years and is involved in the exhibition, collection, preservation, and research of cultural properties, focusing on Kyoto's culture. On its premi...

Edohigan cherry blossom tree which comes out from the granite 23m around. It is about 400 years ago and a national natural treature.

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Located at the southern tip of Awaji Island. Fukiagehama Beach is a white-sand beach where several films and TV dramas have been shot. No cityscape on the opposite shore. Swimming is not allowed.

According to the Nihon Shoki – known as the first Japanese history book – in December 613 Prince Shotoku came across a hungry man lying on the side of the road. Although he gave the man food, drink...

A nationally registered tangible cultural property located in the Himeji Literature Museum. It is a one-storied wooden building with gabled roof and tiled roof that was built as a villa for Hachij...

Believed to have been built in mid-18th century, the former Mekata Residence is a rare example of a middle-class samurai residence. The building was designated as an Important Cultural Property in ...

Matsue Castle was built in 1611. It is one of the five original castles in Japan to have been designated as a National Treasure. The castle is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and foliage i...

In the early 17th century, the clay for chinaware which had a high quality, and was abundant which was raw materials of the porcelain was discovered in this Izumiyama by Korean ceramist Sanpei Ri (...

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 old Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect. The temple was burnt in a fire in 1573 but was rebuilt in 1586 by Hideyoshi. The wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai is a Designated Cultural Property ...

Okayama Castle, one of Japan’s top 100 castles, was built in 1597, under the direction of Hideie Ukita. Architecture of this period is sometimes represented by the use of black lacquer painted boar...