Kofu Castle is a historic site where powerful stone walls and restored structures tell its past. Known as Maizuru Castle, its white walls evoke a crane in flight, blending beauty and warfare.

Katsunuma Budou no Oka stands on the site of Katsunuma-juku, once a thriving post town along the Koshu Kaido. Surrounded by vineyards, it conveys the history and terroir of Japanese wine to this day.

Saruhashi Bridge, one of Japan’s Three Remarkable Bridges, spans a deep gorge without pillars, preserving a timeless scenic view depicted in Edo-period ukiyo-e by Utagawa Hiroshige.

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

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden blends formal, landscape, and Japanese garden styles, evolving from a feudal estate into a Meiji-era imperial garden and today’s serene urban oasis.

In the heart of Joetsu, a spacious castle park where the memory of history lingers and the changing seasons invite quiet reflection.

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

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.

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.

On the shores of Lake Ashi, Hakone Sekisho evokes Edo-period travel. Inspired by the relief and awe of travelers who gazed upon Mount Fuji, a single step inside draws visitors into their world.

Odawara Castle blends samurai legends, cherry blossoms, and sea-breeze views, where history and nature meet—an easy escape from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Planted under Tokugawa Ieyasu’s road reforms, these pines marked distance and time. Once a guide for travelers, they still quietly recall the Tokaido in Oiso.

Shinagawa Shrine traces its origins to Tokugawa Ieyasu’s prayers for victory, preserving early Edo offerings. Facing 21st-century Tokyo, it is a rare place where history and the present intersect.

Only two hours from Tokyo by train lies Matsumoto, home to one of the best-preserved castles in Japan. Matsumoto Castle is a National Treasure of Japan, and one you have to see with your own eyes.

Step into the world of the samurai through Aizu Kengido, an immersive swordsmanship experience open to all, offering a path to refine body, mind, and spirit through disciplined movement.

Enjoy the ultimate in Japanese hospitality at Kimuraya, an exclusive single-room inn designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, where guests can immerse themselves in the healing waters of Kusatsu Onsen's legendary Shirahata Spring.

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

Takashiba Dekoyashiki is a historic craft village that preserves the art of toymaking.