14 Historical Old Akizuki Castle Town Tristan Scholze town still thrives with a few quiet historic streets lined with cafés, museums
13 Gardens & Parks Fall at Entsuin Garden Andrew Kehoe Entsuin Garden is a large beautiful zen garden and crafts museum adjacent to Zuigan-ji in Matsushima.
Museums Rediscover Japan's Railways in Kitakyushu Anonymous One of the most rewarding places within the Mojiko Retro area is the Kyushu Railway History Museum, with its extensive indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Museums Gifu Castle, Park and Ropeway Dee Kernke The castle is now just a shell museum full of weaponry or other artifacts... The park has many attractions including Nawa Insect museum (a must see)
6 Museums Night Lights at Tatemono-en Allan Murphy Each year in November: Great "light up" event at Tatemono-en, the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum.
10 Historical Memorial Cathedral for World Peace in Hiroshima City Chantelle Silva The artefacts on display around the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace give the Cathedral a museum-esque feel
Museums Mingei Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan Anonymous The Iyo-Kasuri Folk Craft Hall is a compelling combination of museum, shops, and hands-on craft center.
Museums The Secrets of the Japanese Sword Kenji Chida The Osafune Sword Museum is a magnet for sword enthusiasts. This a breakdown of the sword making process.