Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
Nankin-machi was established in 1868 as Kobe's Chinese community, rebuilt after World War II bombing and the 1995 Hanshin earthquake, and currently hosts 10,000 residents.
Kobe · HyogoA preserved thatched-roof village in Kyoto with 39 original houses built during the Edo and Meiji periods, designated an Important Preservation District.
Nantan · KyotoTree-lined street in Sendai hosting seasonal celebrations, from Tanabata parade in summer to jazz festival in fall and winter lights.
Sendai · MiyagiThe world's busiest pedestrian crossing, handling up to 3,000 people per light cycle and averaging 260,000 to 390,000 daily pedestrians since its establishment in 1973.
TokyoJapan's largest Chinatown, with over 600 Chinese-owned businesses offering authentic cuisine, traditional goods, and vibrant festivals including Chinese New Year celebrations.
Yokohama · KanagawaA former town in Toyama now part of the city's expanded boundaries since 2005, known for steep terrain and rice terraces ranked among Japan's top 100 scenic destinations.
ToyamaJapan's largest sand dunes stretch 16 kilometers along the coast, shaped by wind and sediment, offering sandboarding, camel riding, and diverse wildlife viewing.
TottoriThis historic Chinatown in Nagasaki, among Japan's oldest, was established by Chinese traders in the late 16th century with traditional architecture and Chinese New Year festivities.
NagasakiThis Kyushu port has grown into one of Japan's busiest since the 19th century, handling containers and cargo while offering historical architecture and scenic sunsets.
Kitakyushu · FukuokaCoastal beach known for scenic sunsets and offering activities including swimming, water sports, and local seafood dining.
Sakai · FukuiThe most prominent geisha district in Kanazawa, known for traditional architecture featuring lattice work and a 200-year-old geisha house now open to visitors.
Kanazawa · IshikawaRailway terminus famous as the home of honorary station master cat Tama, who served 2007 to 2015 and brought the station regional prominence.
Kinokawa · WakayamaShopping and entertainment complex designed to evoke an Italian hill town, built on the site of Kawasaki's historic cinema district that dates back to 1937.
Kawasaki · Kanagawa
