Location List

This historic shopping street retains a rich collection of traditional machiya townhouses—former homes and workplaces of merchants and artisans—and is recognised for having one of the highest prese...

Located in the Saidaiji district of Okayama City’s Higashi Ward—an area known for enjoying some of the highest numbers of sunny days in the prefecture—this orchard is a popular destination for frui...

The Gump House, Iwaki City’s first farmhouse‑style kominka guesthouse, is a traditional residence more than 280 years old, restored to reflect its Edo‑period (1603–1867) appearance. At dinnertim...

This traditional Japanese residence, originally built by the previous owner, stands on the factory grounds of Koyo Seiga, a roof tile manufacturer founded in 1920. The house is distinguished by ...

Beginning in Matsusaka City—famed for its premium beef—and running to Ise-Okitsu Station in the Misugi district of Tsu City, the JR Meishō Line offers a leisurely single-track journey of about 80 m...

This traditional farmhouse-style residence stands in a tranquil rural setting. The main house, built more than a century ago, is accompanied by several renovated outbuildings, including a gatehouse...

Located in the northeastern part of Okinoshima Town, this fishing village faces Ushiki Port. Although it is a coastal settlement, rice fields spread close to the shore, creating a rare and pictures...

Built in the early Edo period (1603–approx. 1700), this shrine residence is considered the largest of its kind in the Kansai region. It includes a traditional dry landscape garden, and inside the b...

Set within a landscape that preserves the charm of traditional satoyama countryside, the park features a 3,800-meter walking trail and open grassy areas for outdoor recreation. From here, visitors ...

Established in 1884, this brewery has specialized exclusively in junmai sake since its founding. At Okuharima, traditional hand-brewing techniques are meticulously preserved, with mechanization and...

This valuable architectural site vividly conveys the region’s history and cultural heritage. Natasho has been known since ancient times as a rice-growing area. Located in the upper reaches of the M...

This open-air museum features five traditional farmhouses and one board storehouse relocated and restored from across the prefecture, originally built between the mid-Edo period (early 1700s–around...

Perched midway up Mount Toomiyama, this lookout commands wide, open views of Ushibuka and the graceful span of the Ushibuka Haiya Bridge. Across the seasons, the panorama extends to the East China ...

This is the residence of a wealthy farmer who served as a village headman on the left bank of the Chikuma River during the Edo period (1603-1868). The main house is constructed in a gabled thatched...

This inn is located in a village hidden deep in the mountains, and was originally a private house, so you can take pictures of the traditional lifestyle. There is a wooden deck outside that you ca...

Pottery is called "Yachimun" in Okinawa. A building of a photograph is not a house. It is a special kiln. It is called"Nobori gama"

Our one of 100 selections of Japanese famous clear water.

Okinawa World is Okinawa Prefecture’s foremost theme park and presents the local history, culture and nature all in one location. The parks main attraction is Gyokusendo. A 5-meter long limestone c...

The Granary Complex is a group of takayuka-shiki (traditional Japanese raised-floor) storehouses located within the jōsaku palisade. This elevated design lifts the floor above ground level to prote...

The Workshop Area at Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park is a full-scale reconstruction of the workplaces of craftsmen essential to daily life in the Heian period. Built with historically accurate techni...

Tsunekiyo Residence is a full-scale reconstruction of the home of Fujiwara no Tsunekiyo, a late Heian-period warrior and son-in-law of Abe no Sadato. In the mid-11th century, while serving as an of...

The campsite is located next to a river and waterfall.

Preserved historic site of a farm house built in the 18th century. It's a typical farm house in the mountains in mid-Edo era and designated as a national important treasure.

Soy sauce making in Shodo island started from salt making. Soy sauce making has over 400 years of history and is ongoing now.