Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
A broadcasting and observation tower in Sumida standing 634 meters tall, the tallest structure in Japan and third tallest globally, with adjacent aquarium.
TokyoShikoku's only state-run park, with seasonal flower blooms, playgrounds, cycling paths and Japan's largest RV campground, and pets welcome in set areas.
Manno · KagawaA Kamiamakusa museum about the Shimabara-Amakusa Uprising and Amakusa Shiro, the sixteen-year-old who led it, told through documents and film.
Kamiamakusa · KumamotoRun by Amakusa City since 1966, the museum tells the story of Christianity in Amakusa and the Shimabara-Amakusa Uprising led by Amakusa Shiro, aged sixteen.
Amakusa · KumamotoFacility showcasing sets from the Harry Potter films including Platform 9 3/4 and the Great Hall, with authentic costumes and props on display.
TokyoIndoor amusement park for Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, with themed zones, rides, live shows, parades and character meet-and-greets.
Tama · TokyoAn aquarium in Tokyo with over 400 marine species in themed sections, a large ocean tank, a walk-through tunnel and a naturalistic penguin habitat.
TokyoJapan's oldest zoo, established in 1882 with over 3,000 animals of 400 species, featuring giant pandas and interactive wildlife areas for visitors.
TokyoHoused in Ueno Park, this museum features over four million specimens and galleries dedicated to dinosaurs, space technology, and Japan's natural heritage.
TokyoTokyo science museum dedicated to enriching understanding of science and technology through permanent and temporary exhibitions and screenings.
TokyoA natural habitat of wild Japanese monkeys on Mt. Takasaki, with over 1,000 animals as of 2020, recognised as the birthplace of monkey science in Japan.
OitaSeven vividly coloured hot springs in Beppu - from a cobalt-blue pool to a blood-red pond - too hot to bathe in, but spectacular to see.
Beppu · OitaLarge aquarium featuring marine life from around the world, local exhibits, and interactive experiences including diving with dolphins.
OitaA village in the UNESCO-listed Gokayama region with 20 traditional gassho-style houses, some over 400 years old, with steep thatched roofs built to shed snow.
Nanto · ToyamaTheme park and factory in Hokkaido devoted to Shiroi Koibito, the chocolate sandwich cookie, with exhibits and a projection-mapping show on chocolate history.
Sapporo · HokkaidoZoo featuring drive-through routes, guided tours and walking trails for viewing bears, lions, tigers, herbivores and friendly animal zones.
Susono · ShizuokaA 1930 Art Deco ocean liner in Yokohama that carried passengers to North America and served as a wartime hospital ship, now open as a museum.
Yokohama · KanagawaThe forty-fifth temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, built against cliffs in the mountains of Ehime, where the mountain itself is the object of worship.
Kumakogen · Ehime
