Located in the Bandai-Atami Onsen area of Koriyama, the Japan Kimono Museum is a permanent museum dedicated to antique kimonos from the Edo to early Showa periods, presenting kimonos as works of textile art.

Kobotoke Checkpoint Ruins mark a former Koshu Kaido checkpoint, once strictly guarded to control travel, now preserving relics and a historic mountain-road atmosphere.

Once a lively Oshu Kaido post town, Shirasawa-juku still invites visitors to walk its streets and discover traces of travelers from centuries past.

Along the Nakasendō on the road to Edo, an exclusive rest facility for high-ranking travelers where feudal lords and court nobles once paused, its atmosphere of dignity quietly preserved today.

Explore a 400-meter long man-made cave filled with exquisite Kannon statues and an adjacent Japanese garden for a unique fusion of spiritual devotion and artistic vision.

Experience the rich traditions of handmade Japanese paper and organic cuisine at Roadside Station Ogawamachi, a newly reopened cultural hub in Saitama Prefecture that celebrates over 1,300 years of papermaking heritage.

With more than 4,000 kura (traditional storehouses) still standing, Kitakata City is a living testament to Edo-period tradition.

Set in a tranquil area distinct from central Karuizawa, this former post town preserves the history of the Nakasendō and Hokkoku Kaidō junction in a calm, understated atmosphere.

Nihonmatsu Castle invites visitors to explore centuries of Japanese history within Kasumigajo Castle Park, where the legacy of samurai, seasonal beauty, and civic life continue to coexist in a castle-side landscape.

Deep in the mountains along the Hokkoku Kaidō, a reconstructed checkpoint museum where Edo-period travel and authority come vividly to life.

Step into a harmonious blend of history and modern café culture at Hikawa Satei, a beautifully renovated rest spot within the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine. Unwind in a serene escape North of Tokyo, in a place offering visitors creative drinks and a well-deserved pause during their shrine visit.

Immerse yourself like a true Chichibu resident as you traverse the steps of this traditional town.

Perched near Odawara Castle, Seikantei—once the villa of Marquis Nagashige Kuroda—now offers a refined setting where architecture, landscape, and dining meet.

Tokyo Station Gallery is located inside the red-brick Marunouchi Building of Tokyo Station, transforming the station into a cultural space through art.

Mikazuki Village recreates the world of old Japan through a lively streetscape inspired by period dramas and regional legends

A former Oshu Kaido gateway town, Shirakawa preserves the quiet atmosphere of travelers’ days past.

Yatai no Machi Central Park introduces Kanuma’s festival craftsmanship and garden culture through its exhibition hall and traditional garden.