Culture Oyamazumi Shrine In the middle of Honshu and Shikoku, there's an island named Omishima which plays host to a Shinto shrine that served as a samurai mecca for more..
Culture Hachiko Statue The familiar bronze statue of Hachiko stands right outside the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station, near the world‑famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing—ofte..
Culture Isaniwa Shrine Thought to be at least 1,000 years old, Isaniwa is one of Japan’s three shrines dedicated to the deity Hachiman. After climbing a long stretch of stone..
Transportation Haneda Airport 4.5 (2Reviews) Tokyo International Airport, commonly known as Haneda Airport (Haneda), is one of the two major airports serving the greater Tokyo area, the other b..
Culture Himeji Castle 4.4 (5Reviews) Himeji Castle is one of the twelve original castles left in Japan and a top destination for tourists from around the world. Known as the White Heron Castle..
Culture Wakayama Castle In 1585, warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi was looking for some way to strengthen his hold over the southern part of the Kansai region. He commissioned his younger..
7 Food Mois Cafe [Closed] Ran Matsumoto But instead of becoming rubble, it is now a cozy cafe displaying artwork by young artists.
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha 5 (1Review) Sumiyoshi Taisha, also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Osaka and one of the oldest in Japan. During hatsumode, the..