Things to Do page 37 | GOOD LUCK TRIP

Approach path lined with vermilion-lacquered lanterns

Kyoto

Shrines & Temples

Kifune Shrine

With a history of more than 1,300 years, it is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and the head shrine of about 2,000 water god shrines in Japan. It is also known as Kyoto's best spot for matchmaking.

This colorful canopy makes shopping easy even on rainy days.

Kyoto

Shopping Streets

Nishiki Market

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All the ingredients only Kyoto can offer! The market has supported Kyoto gourmet food for over 400 years.

A European style museum perched at the foothills of Mt. Fuji.

Yamanashi

Museums

Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum

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Get lost in the atmosphere of Europe. The Lake Kawaguchi museum for music that spans the ages.

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Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko

Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can see the “upside-down Fuji,” one of Japan's most scenic views, is easily accessible from the city center and is a popular tourist destination for enjoying the natural scenery throughout the seasons. There are accommodations where you can soak in open-air hot springs with views of Mt. Fuji and dining options where you can savor Yamanashi's gourmet cuisine, offering a variety of enjoyable experiences.

Shiga

Shrines & Temples

The Head Temple of the Tendai Sect, Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) Enryakuji Temple

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A solemn temple divided into three areas where the entire mountain becomes the precincts.

A three-wheeled truck that you may have seen in a Showa era movie. How about making it a memorial photo spot?

Osaka

Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho

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From long-established restaurants to famous stores, Osaka gourmet food is here!

Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu

Experiences Facilities

KidZania Tokyo

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A cityscape 2/3 of real size extends in a facility where kids can experience almost 100 activities!

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The retro lanterns of Nonbei Yokocho show you’ve arrived

Shibuya

Shopping Streets

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

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A Retro Showa Era Bar Area Near Shibuya Station

Don’t forget to take your picture at the photo stand-in (face in the hole board)!

Tokushima

Museums

Awa Odori Festival Hall

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You can watch and learn Awa Odori, a dance that attracts 1.2 million people, whenever you like!

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You can watch and learn Awa Odori, a dance that attracts 1.2 million people, whenever you like!

At the Awa Odori Festival Hall (Awa Odori Kaikan), you can enjoy watching the dance and learning Awa Odori's history any time of the year. Watch Awa Odori at the four daytime performances by the Festival Hall’s exclusive “Ren (Awa Odori group)!”

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama

Tourist Attractions

Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki

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Japan's only National Natural Monument designated for its lined streets of Zelkova trees.

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Only 25 minutes from Shinjuku! Original Sushi-Making & Sake Tasting Tour in Fuchu City

In the 7th century, Fuchu City was the capital of the Musashi Province (covering almost all of modern-day Tokyo, Saitama and part of Kanagawa Prefectures). During the Edo period, the city thrived as a post town. Nowadays, we offer a comprehensive tour where participants can explore Japanese history, culture, and delicious food.

Kamakura

Shrines & Temples

Houkokuji Temple

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Situated in Kamakura, a Zen Temple with Tea in a Bamboo Grove

Fukuoka

Shrines & Temples

Homangu Kamado Jinja

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A Shrine Known as the Mecca of Popular Manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and a Place Full of Beautiful Nature.

Floating in the air of a secluded spot, is beautiful scenery.

Tokushima

Tourist Attractions

Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge

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Experience a Thrilling Suspension Bridge Located Deep in a Secluded Area.

Ehime

Shopping Streets

Dogo Shotengai (Dogo Haikara Dori)

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Shopping streets to explore during your travels to Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan

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The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.

Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.

Kichijoji, Mitaka

Shopping Streets

Harmonica Alley

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An alleyway lined with about 100 small shops.

Ueno, Nippori

Shrines & Temples

Ueno Tosho-gu

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Said to Bring Fortune to Competitions, and a Must-See Beautiful and Elegant Shrine.

White sand is spread out in front of the large entrance to the Shinden hall, and a boundary made from green bamboo is set up nearby.

Shiga

Shrines & Temples

A Deep Dive into Japanese Culture at Enman-in Monzeki Temple

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Experience Japanese culture in a special space that overlooks a famous garden.

Reinforced concrete school buildings, which were rare at the time. The outer wall color has been restored to the color it was at construction.

Shiga

Tourist Attractions

The Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School

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Preserving and Opening to the Public an Elementary School

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A Special Educational Tour Inside the Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School, a Tangible Cultural Property Dubbed the "Chalk Education Palace"

Established in 1937 based on a design by the American architect William Merrell Vories (1880-1964). Follow the Toyosato Travel Guide and venture inside the school buildings, which were awarded the title of Tangible Cultural Property in 2007! The guide will take you on a special tour of rooms and locations that you usually cannot access.

A promenade connecting Shinjuku and Harajuku

Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku

Famous Places

The Kyu-Shibuyagawa Yuho-Doro (Cat Street)

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A trend-setting area where the hottest stores and cafes gather.

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[Harajuku Cat Street 1-Day Course] Refine your sensibility and beauty at a Trend-Setting Place!

Cat Street is a trend-setting place where name-brand stores and the hottest gourmet food are gathered. This article introduces a 1-day Course that allows you to fully enjoy the highlights of Cat Street and cultivate sensitivity and beauty. If you are going to visit a trend-setting area, not only enjoy yourself but how about refining your taste.

Nine of the Kamimaru Cattle Shed have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
(© Koiwai Farm. Ltd.)

Iwate

Zoos & Aquariums

Koiwai Farm

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One of Japan's leading ranch complexes with a history of over 130 years. It was also a favorite place of Kenji Miyazawa, the great Japanese poet and writer of fairy tales.

Orangutan skywalk
Public Interest Incorporated Association Tokyo Zoological Park Society.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida

Zoos & Aquariums

Tama Zoological Park

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Observe animals through features like the orangutan skywalk and lion bus!

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[Your Guide to Enjoying Tama Zoological Park] From Ants to Elephants, Discover a Hiking-Style Zoo Adventure

Just 41 minutes from Keio Shinjuku Station, Tama Zoological Park is easily accessible by train, with the main gate visible right as you exit Tama-Dobutsukoen Station. This popular destination offers the chance to encounter a wide range of animals and insects, from ants to elephants, making it a fun and convenient spot for all ages.

Things to Do

Kifune Shrine

Nishiki Market

Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum

Enjoy Nature in All Seasons! Top 17 Popular Tourist Spots Around Lake Kawaguchiko

The Head Temple of the Tendai Sect, Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) Enryakuji Temple

Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho

KidZania Tokyo

KidZania Complete Guide: Everything to Know Before You Visit-Highlights and How to Enjoy It

Tokyo Koto-ku Complete Travel Guide

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

Awa Odori Festival Hall

You can watch and learn Awa Odori, a dance that attracts 1.2 million people, whenever you like!

Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki

Only 25 minutes from Shinjuku! Original Sushi-Making & Sake Tasting Tour in Fuchu City

Houkokuji Temple

Homangu Kamado Jinja

Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge

Dogo Shotengai (Dogo Haikara Dori)

The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.

Harmonica Alley

Ueno Tosho-gu

A Deep Dive into Japanese Culture at Enman-in Monzeki Temple

The Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School

A Special Educational Tour Inside the Old Halls of Toyosato Elementary School, a Tangible Cultural Property Dubbed the "Chalk Education Palace"

The Kyu-Shibuyagawa Yuho-Doro (Cat Street)

[Harajuku Cat Street 1-Day Course] Refine your sensibility and beauty at a Trend-Setting Place!

Koiwai Farm

Tama Zoological Park

[Your Guide to Enjoying Tama Zoological Park] From Ants to Elephants, Discover a Hiking-Style Zoo Adventure