Discover the only village in Tokyo, a peaceful escape surrounded by forests and waterfalls, just two hours from the city center.

This is a 140-meter-long pedestrian suspension bridge which connects the Kinugawa hot spring resort to the Place of Scenic Beauty， “Tateiwa” (lit. Shield Rock). Below the bridge which has a height of about 40 meters， you can see the Kinugawa River， and you can enjoy the mountains which are dyed crimson and yellow during the season of autumn colors. Standing near to the suspension bridge， “Tateiwa” as its name suggests resembles the shape of a shield. It is also known as the “marriage bridge” as it connects the two， both the manly “Tateiwa” which rises up opposite the bridge and the feminine Kinugawa River which leisurely flows past."

Become a member of the Minamiboso community for a day at this school-turned-community center, where you can enjoy outdoor activities and more. A visit to Heguri Hub will take you into the foothills of Minamiboso, a seaside city on the southern end of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba. This community and culture center is situated inside the former Heguri Nursery School, which has since been revitalized to build this wonderful space for the local community and visitors to interact.

Experience the charm of Japan’s traditional architecture and hospitality. The National Tangible Cultural Property Ryokan Matsunoya invites guests to enjoy a historical stay paired with fresh coastal cuisine.

The “BANDAI NAMCO Cross Store” is a “touchpoint” where you can see, touch, and experience the characters, products, events, food, drink, and many other things developed by the BANDAI NAMCO Group company. “Crossing through” the facilities will provide a new entertainment experience. In addition to the “Official Shop Area,” where many products are sold, and the “Event Area” with exhibits and attractions, the “Amusement Area” and “Gashapon Area” are also being developed, creating a “cross” of various contents and customers.

Spelunkers can plunge nearly a kilometer into the depths of Irimizu Limestone Cave to discover incredible formations that have been hidden underground for thousands of years.

Experience how creativity blossoms and local culture comes to life in this historic community art center, and surround yourself with imagination. For travellers interested in community based art and culture, the HAJIMARI ART CENTER in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, is sure to enchant you. It was established in June of 2014 by Asaka Aiikuen, a social welfare corporation, as an art museum as well as a community space where people from all walks of life could come and look at and create art. The building itself is a renovated sake brewery dating back 140 years, and is now a space where people, welfare, and art come together to inspire a creative society.

Create your own wooden chopsticks while learning about material, craftsmanship, and the quiet pleasure of shaping everyday tools.

A time capsule of Feudal Japan, Tsuruga Castle offers a peek into the age of the samurai.

Step into a café that blends eco-conscious practices with a welcoming atmosphere. Ecolab Cafe in Takasaki City is a haven for those who prioritize ethical tourism and healthy living.

A visit to Daioji Temple and Hitsuji Coffee in the beautiful prefecture of Tochigi will satiate your appetite for spiritual and culinary sustenance

Discover the beauty and wisdom of the natural world at BOTANICA MUSEUM, a plant-focused haven in Chiba where visitors are invited to experience nature through sight, sound, scent, touch, and taste.

Learn the art of making taiyaki, Japan’s iconic fish-shaped cake, in a fun hands-on experience that connects culture, taste, and tradition.

Step into Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura for a time-slip-like stroll through a fully realized Edo town brought vividly to life.

The Tanigawadake Ropeway ferries you to the top of the mountain, as seasonal colors bloom far down below, at Tanigawadake Joch by Hoshino Resorts.

Explore the remnants of Japan's largest castle fortress, where towering stone walls and historic gates reveal the grandeur of the Tokugawa shogunate's political center.

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.