Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
Japan's first museum devoted to the maneki neko, the beckoning cat, with about 800 figures from the Meiji era to the present and a painting workshop.
OkayamaPlum blossom park in Ome, Tokyo, with about 1,200 trees replanted from 2016 after plum pox; it hosts the Yoshino Baigo Plum Blossom Festival from mid-February.
Ome · TokyoAgricultural park in Shiga offering flower gardens, hands-on farming activities, farm animal interactions, seasonal events, and a dog park for family visitors.
Hino · ShigaThis museum celebrates Fujiko·F·Fujio, creator of Doraemon, displaying his original works, workspace, and interactive exhibits for manga fans.
Kawasaki · KanagawaOpen-air museum in Kawasaki with 25 traditional houses relocated from across Japan, plus indigo-dyeing sessions, a soba restaurant and craft displays.
Kawasaki · KanagawaMountain forest park in Miyagi with over 100 free-roaming foxes of six species, where visitors can watch and feed them, alongside other animals.
Shiroishi · MiyagiA nostalgic Taisho-era hot-spring town in the Yamagata mountains, lined with wooden inns along a gas-lit river - at its most magical under snow.
Obanazawa · YamagataA Nagoya museum of Japanese export ceramics, with more than 5,000 pieces made for overseas markets in the Meiji and Taisho eras and later brought back to Japan.
Nagoya · AichiThe villa garden of the Itami family in Kanzaki, Saga, a national Place of Scenic Beauty known for its maples and moss, open only in spring and autumn.
Kanzaki · SagaA Nagoya museum of Japanese swords, samurai armor and ukiyo-e, opened in 2024, with a collection of about 500 swords that includes a National Treasure tanto.
Nagoya · AichiSpace attraction at Tokyo Dome City with VR experiences and exhibits on space travel, laid out as a journey through areas such as the Space Terminal.
TokyoOkinawa nightclub presenting nightly performances combining dance, music and theatrical elements with both local and Japan-wide performers.
Naha · OkinawaIbaraki theme park dedicated to Sylvanian Families with life-sized replicas of homes, a treehouse, museum exhibits and interactive attractions.
Inashiki · IbarakiA regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.
Hita · OitaKanazawa City Hall blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design across two buildings serving this UNESCO Creative City of 460,000 residents.
Kanazawa · IshikawaOfficial ONE PIECE flagship store opening December 2025, featuring 500 exclusive items themed to the manga and anime's iconic islands and locations.
TokyoThis art venue features interactive installations that respond to visitor movement, touch, and drawings, creating ever-changing immersive experiences.
Naha · OkinawaA Tokyo arena built in 1957 with 1,800 seats, hosting professional wrestling, martial arts, and concerts, featuring a wrestling history museum.
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