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

Cherished by generations of Aizu’s feudal lords, Oyakuen Garden offers visitors a rare blend of natural beauty, traditional medicine, and the enduring spirit of Aizu’s samurai legacy.

Katsushika Hokusai, a world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, was born in Honjo-Wari-Gesui (presently the Kamezawa area in Sumida Ward, Tokyo) in 1760 and spent almost his entire 90 years of life in Sumida Ward where he created a large number of masterpieces. In honor of this outstanding artist whom many local citizens are truly proud of, the Sumida Ward opened the Sumida Hokusai Museum as a base to invigorate the local community and contribute to the region’s industry and tourism. The collection features an exhibit of Hokusai and his disciples. Exhibitions of research and many other activities of relationships between Hokusai and Sumida are held.　

Enjoy traditional Japanese country living at MUJI BASE KAMOGAWA, a beautifully restored farmhouse where terraced rice fields meet modern minimalist comfort in Chiba.

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.

Developed on the site of the former Takasaki Castle, this park is an ode to Sengoku-era Japan.

It is a shopping district with a unique atmosphere that blends American and Japanese cultures, and many stores offer shopping in U.S. dollars. It is also famous as a shopping street where you can buy the "Yokosuka jumper," or "Sukajan," and eat Yokosuka's gourmet "Yokosuka Navy Curry" and "Yokosuka Navy Burger".Take advantage of Dobuita Street’s Yokosuka Navy Burger Map to help guide your Japanese-American food experience. The map highlights all the hamburger spots with images and descriptions of the delicious dishes. If you are staying in the area for a few days, try to hit all the restaurants!

Located at the entrance of Enoshima, Enoshima Island Spa is a hot spring facility with a natural hot spring and spa pool. It is situated in a great location with views of the sea of Shonan and Mt. Fuji on a clear day. The hotel building opened within a two-minute walk from the island in April 2020, allowing what was previously a day trip facility to cater to staying guests. The hot spring itself opens at 7am. Enjoy the charm of an "Enoshima morning," by taking a stoll through Enoshima in the crisp morning breeze, and taking in the spectacular views from your refreshing morning bath.

Once part of the embankment system that protected Edo, Gongendo Embankment now enchants visitors year-round with sweeping seasonal blooms.

Opened after renovations on 1st September 2022! Built as part of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port, it remains a symbol of Yokohama. We are currently developing our "Light and Video x Night View of Yokohama" media art gallery. Make sure to post your photos on Instagram with the hashtag ＃横浜マリンタワー! We also may feature your photos on our official account, https://www.instagram.com/yokohamamarinetower/. Official website: www.marinetower.yokohama/

Hikawa maru is a cargo-passenger ship built in 1930 at Yokohama and used for a Seattle Sea Route, which was designated as a important cultural property. In the ship, you can observe Art Deco-designed furniture at 'The Passenger's area' and a dynamic engine-room at 'The Crew's area', and you can learn the history of Hikawa maru at 'The Exhibition area'.

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

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

Raitei is a restaurant that serves Japanese buckwheat noodles and kaiseki cuisine, where you can enjoy homemade buckwheat noodles and delicious dishes featuring precise techniques and fresh ingredients in a superb location with a view of the Shonan Sea and Mount Fuji. The restaurant building and the mountain gate was built in the Edo period and are 250 to 300 years old. They are designated as national tangible cultural properties. There is also a beautiful Japanese garden with bamboo and plum trees, cherry blossoms, a stone Buddha, and a tea ceremony room. On weekends and holidays, visitors can enjoy a sweet shop and beer garden.

The Ayu Matsuri Grand Fireworks Display is held on the first night of the festival, and the viewing area and the firework launch site are close together so that visitors can enjoy the powerful fireworks. The number of fireworks launched is one of the most in the prefecture, at about 10,000, and the finale, the Niagara, is a must-see. The fireworks festival takes place on the first night of the Atsugi Ayu Matsuri held over two days on the first Saturday and Sunday of August every year. The varied program features about 10,000 fireworks. Paid seating is available from one month in advance.

Imado shrine is known as the one which has the first welcoming cat "Maneki Neko" in Edo era. There are two welcoming cats in front of the shrine. Many people who want good luck in love come here.

The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise offers sightseeing boats that sail around Lake Ashinoko, a popular spot in Hakone. There are three boats: Royal II, Victory, and Queen Ashinoko, and passengers can board the cruise at any of the three ports along the edge of the lake. Those ports are Hakonemachi-ko, Motohakone-ko, or Togendai-ko. We recommend the cruise that leaves from Motohakone-ko, as you can view Mt. Fuji, a large torii gate, and Lake Ashinoko all at once. Passengers can enjoy majestic views on sunny days, when the contrast between the blue sky and the sparkling surface of the lake is very beautiful.Purchase a Hakone Free Pass to cover the public transportation costs to Lake Ashi and purchase discounted tickets for the boat tour.Fireworks cruises operate on the eve of the Setsubun Festival on February 2 and during the Lake Ashinoko Summer Festival Week from July 31 to August 5 every year. Enjoy the fireworks as they spread across the night sky while you feel the sound of the fireworks echoing off the mountains.