Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
Tokushima Prefecture's only operating amusement park, designed for families with various rides and attractions nestled in natural surroundings adjacent to Tokushima Zoo.
TokushimaA multidisciplinary center for art and technology founded in 2003, YCAM features exhibition spaces, performance venues, and educational residencies for artists and researchers.
YamaguchiA temple traditionally attributed to Myokaku Shonin, credited with developing the Japanese syllabary system, with the priest believed to be buried at this sacred site.
Kaga · IshikawaA year-round zoo in Wakayama featuring animals from around the world, including petable farm animals, set within a natural habitat designed for educational observation.
WakayamaAn entertainment space in Yokohama Bay reimagining unko (poop) as a colorful, shareable aesthetic through interactive zones and exclusive merchandise under the unko kawaii brand.
Yokohama · KanagawaAn interactive museum celebrating unko (poop) as a playful aesthetic, with hands-on exhibits to observe, touch, and photograph, plus exclusive kawaii merchandise only available on site.
OkinawaA Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1441, renowned for its syncretic guardian deity blending Buddhist and Shinto traditions as a symbol of fertility and commercial success.
Toyokawa · AichiOne of Tokyo's oldest temples dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon since the 7th century, Senso-ji features the iconic Kaminarimon gate and bustling Nakamise-dori shopping street.
TokyoA Pure Land Buddhist temple in Yatsuo founded in 1290, belonging to the True Pure Land School and preserving centuries of Nembutsu practice within the Honganji tradition.
ToyamaJapan's largest sand dunes stretch 16 kilometers along the coast, shaped by wind and sediment, offering sandboarding, camel riding, and diverse wildlife viewing.
TottoriA historic Buddhist temple established in 759 by Chinese priest Ganjin, serving as the head temple of Japan's Ritsu-shu denomination and housing 17 National Treasures.
NaraJapan's largest convention and exhibition center, opened in 1996, which served as the broadcasting and press hub for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Yokohama Waterfront.
TokyoA museum in Minamisatsuma honoring pilots from Bansei Air Base, Japan's last kamikaze airfield, through exhibits of aircraft, artifacts, and personal messages from WWII.
Minamisatsuma · KagoshimaThis zoo houses diverse wildlife from around the world, including a petting area with farm animals, educational programs, and family-friendly amenities.
TokushimaThis museum preserves and displays materials from the Tokushima Domain and Hachisuka family, featuring Edo-period artifacts and regional history.
TokushimaThis working film studio's theme park offers authentic period-drama settings and the chance to watch real productions on historic full-scale sets.
KyotoEstablished in 738, this Nara temple houses the largest bronze Buddha statue and serves as headquarters of the Kegon Buddhist school.
NaraLocated near Takao Mountain's cablecar station, this park houses over 90 monkeys and a garden with 300 subalpine and alpine plant species.
Hachioji · Tokyo
