Japan

Mount Fuji

(2,397)

Iconic peak with Fujisan Hongu Sengen

Japan’s Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s
Kinkaku-ji

(5,661)

Iconic, serene, gold-colored temple

Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
Kiyomizu-dera

(5,751)

Historic temple with picturesque views

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
Itsukushima

(285)

Great Torii Gate & Mount Misen

Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan. It is known for its forests and ancient temples. Just offshore, the giant, orange Great Torii Gate is partially
Fushimi Inari-taisha

(7,431)

Shinto shrine with famed gates

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
Odaiba

Shopping, amusement park, and hot spring

Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, dramatically expanded during
Arashiyama

(1,107)

Site with monkeys & a bamboo forest

Winding, lush venue showcasing a host of monkeys plus a scenic bamboo forest & water vistas.
Sensō-ji

(9,100)

Historic temple to the goddess of mercy

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Lake Kawaguchi

(385)

Lake, autumn leaf color, and hot spring

Lake Kawaguchi is located in the border Fujikawaguchiko and Minobu, southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area
Tokyo Skytree

(25,613)

Huge tower with an observation deck

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
Tokyo Disneyland

(14,934)

Theme park with rides & shows

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
Tōdai-ji

(2,627)

Iconic temple with a giant Buddha statue

Buddhist temple originally built in the mid-700s, with Japan's largest bronze Buddha statue.
Lake Ashi

(250)

Lake, autumn leaf color, and volcano

Lake Ashi, also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall
Osaka Castle

(10,146)

Renowned, historic castle with a museum

Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits.
Nijō Castle

(7,429)

Historic wooden castle with lush gardens

Built in 1603, this cyprus-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
Meiji Shrine

(3,362)

Famed Shinto shrine with a garden

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
Itsukushima Shrine

(1,934)

Notable seaside Shinto shrine

Venerable 16th-century Shinto shrine, famed for an iconic orange gate that "floats" at high tide.
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama

(6,365)

Historical village with Gassho houses

Historical village in a remote mountain area featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses.
Harajuku

Quirky fashion & avant-garde art museum

Buzzing Harajuku is renowned for its colorful street art and fashion scene, with quirky vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops along Takeshita Street, and more traditional, upmarket boutiques
Universal Studios Japan

(24,831)

Movie-themed amusement park with rides

This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment.
Ueno Park

(2,888)

Large park with a zoo, a lake & museums

Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
Tokyo Imperial Palace

(6,539)

Emperor's residence with gardens & tours

This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
Dōtonbori

(14,091)

Popular district for dining & theater

Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters.
Tokyo DisneySea

(10,751)

Disney theme park inspired by the sea

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
Mount Kōya

(134)

Autumn leaf color, buddhism, and mountain

In everyday language Mount Kōya is the name of a huge temple settlement in Wakayama Prefecture to the south of Osaka. In the stricts sense, Kōya-san is the socalled "mountain name" sangō of the
Enoshima

Enoshima Shrine & Samuel Cocking Garden

Enoshima is a small island off the Shōnan coast of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s known for the Enoshima Shrine, with statues honoring Benzaiten, the Buddhist goddess. It's also home to the
Roppongi

Happening nightlife & international art

Roppongi is a lively entertainment district where locals and tourists mix in buzzing late-night bars and clubs. By day, the vast Roppongi Hills skyscraper complex draws foot traffic for its observation
Ishigaki

(210)

Maezato Beach, mountains & blue coral

Ishigaki Island is the commercial hub of the Yaeyama Islands, in Japan’s southwestern Okinawa Prefecture. It's known for beaches and sites for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Within Iriomote-
Shinjuku Gyo-en

(10,734)

Sizable park with gardens & a greenhouse

This former estate is now a 143-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
Nikkō Tōshō-gū

(2,190)

Ornate circa-1636 shogun shrine complex

Opulent 17th-century shrine complex honoring the first shogun & featuring colorful buildings & art.
Himeji Castle

(6,897)

Landmark 17th-century white castle

Iconic circa-1613 castle known for a white facade, plus towers, moats, passageways & cherry trees.
Tokyo Tower

(14,235)

Well-known tower with observation areas

Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
Ōwakudani

(3,257)

Geothermal valley with hot springs

Visitors can enjoy Mt. Fuji views & eat black eggs boiled in hot springs at this geothermic site.
Tokyo Disney Resort

(25,576)

Toy story and amusement park

The Tokyo Disney Resort is a theme park and vacation resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just east of Tokyo. It is owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company with a license from The
Tsukiji fish market

(16,986)

Fish market with an extensive selection

Sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of seafood & viewing areas for a popular tuna auction.
Kasuga-taisha

(1,250)

Shinto shrine dating back 1,300 years

Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D..
Ginkaku-ji

(1,411)

Enduring Zen temple with scenic gardens

This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
Tokyo Bay

(314)

Cycling, lighthouses, and romantic places

Tokyo Bay is a bay located in the southern Kantō region of Japan, and spans the coasts of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture. Tokyo Bay is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the
Kenroku-en

(6,718)

Garden embodying the Japanese style

One of only 3 'perfect gardens' in Japan, this park is designed to be beautiful during every season.
Lake Biwa

(305)

Wetlands, water birds & Lake Biwa Museum

Lake Biwa is a large freshwater lake in Shiga Prefecture, northeast of Kyoto. It’s known for its abundant fish population, migratory water birds and wetland regions. Its shoreline is home to
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

(13,758)

Sprawling aquarium with sharks & more

This aquarium, one of the world's largest, features sharks, coral, fish, manta rays & more.
Yoyogi Park

(5,244)

Park on site of the 1964 Olympic village

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
Yakushima

(155)

Cedars, waterfalls & the Arakawa trail

Yakushima is an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, known for its wildlife and cedar forests. In the northwest is Nagata Inaka-hama, a beach with seasonal loggerhead turtle nesting grounds
Kyoto Imperial Palace

(2,781)

Former residence of the Imperial family

Traditional Japanese palace complex open to visitors on just 5 open days or by prior arrangement.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial

(5,593)

Historic remains of the atomic blast

Iconic remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the atomic bomb during WWII.
Mount Takao

(510)

Autumn leaf color and mountaineering

Mount Takao is a mountain in the city of Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. It is protected within Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park. Standing 599 metres tall and located within an hour of downtown
Nagoya Castle

(6,954)

17th-century castle with exhibits

This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
Fuji Five Lakes

Lake Kawaguchi, Fujiyoshida & Mt. Fuji

Fuji Five Lakes is a region at the base of Mount Fuji, Japan. It comprises Yamanaka, Kawaguchi, Saiko, Shōji and Motosu lakes. At its heart is Fujiyoshida city, with its Yoshida Trail up Mount
Nara Park

(12,540)

Public park with temples, museum & deer

Landscaped, public park with ancient temples & the Nara National Museum of art, plus tame deer.
Huis Ten Bosch

(4,568)

Theme park replicating a Dutch town

Designed to mimic a Dutch village, this theme park offers rides & imitations of famous attractions.