Things to see in Japan

11,385 places worth seeing in Japan on an illustrated map: Mount Fuji, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Itsukushima Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera and Yasukuni Shrine, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Mount Fuji Japan's highest and most famous peak. The northern half of Mount Fuji is located in Yamanashi and the mountain can be seen from most of the
Hiroshima Peace Memorial The skeletal remains of the dome are the most recognizable symbol of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. In another lifetime, the building was
Itsukushima Shrine A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Itsukushima is a large, red-lacquered complex of halls and pathways on stilts. It was built this way so that c
Kiyomizu-dera This temple complex, with its spectacular location overlooking the city, is a deservedly popular attraction, approached by either of two tou
Yasukuni Shrine A controversial shrine to Japan's war dead, housing the souls of some 2.5 million people killed in Japan's wars — including convicted war cr
Kinkaku-ji Temple The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, formally known as Rokuonji (鹿苑寺), is the most popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. The pavilion was built
Tokyo Imperial Palace Surrounded by a series of moats and high walls, the site of the former Edo Castle has been the official residence of the Japanese imperial f
Sakurajima Kagoshima's temperamental (and active) volcano can be reached by ferry in a matter of minutes 250¥. Start from the Sakurajima Ferry Kagoshim
Fushimi Inari-taisha Another of Kyoto's jewels, located just south of Higashiyama in the Fushimi area. Dedicated to Inari, the Japanese fox goddess, Fushimi-Inar
Tōdai-ji Temple Home to the famous Great Buddha (Daibutsu, 大仏), the largest Buddha statue in Japan and one of the largest in the world. The Daibutsu-den, wh
Tokyo Disneyland Theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company.
Ise Jingū The shrine consists of two sites, some 6 km apart but connected by a sacred forest. Access to the inner sanctum of these sites is strictly l
Abeno Harukas Being Osaka's tallest building, this tower features malls, restaurants, shops and offices. Most interesting for tourists is probably the Abe
Tokyo National Museum alt=JR East|25px|link= JR lines to Ueno, Ueno-kōen exit.
Mount Aso The volcano is still active and sulphuric steam can be seen coming from the Mt. Nakadake crater. However, you should be aware that the summi
Tokyo Dome Indoor stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan.
International Stadium Yokohama This is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in Japan. The final match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup was held here. This is a home ground of J le
Mount Unzen An active volcanic group of several overlapping stratovolcanoes.
Universal Studios Japan Theme park in Osaka, Japan.
Kyoto Imperial Palace The palace is a reconstruction (dating from 1855), though the Emperor doesn't spend much time there, and the guided tour doesn't enter the p
Byōdō-in Temple The Byōdō-in was built by Fujiwara Yorimichi, the Chief Adviser to the Emperor, in 1053. It was built as a rural villa owned by his father.
Ryōan-ji Temple Famous for its Zen garden, which is considered to be one of the most notable examples of the "dry-landscape" style. Surrounded by low walls,
Yokohama Landmark Tower The Landmark Tower was the tallest building in Japan until the construction of Abeno Harukas in Osaka. It continues to be the tallest in Yok
Ajinomoto Stadium This 50,000-seat soccer stadium is home field for Tokyo Verdy and FC Tokyo; American football, rugby games and flea markets can also be foun
Rainbow Bridge Completed in 1993, this gateway to Odaiba is among the most beautiful modern bridges in Japan. Decorated with 444 lights, which change accor
Ginkaku-ji Temple This temple, known as the Silver Pavilion and restored between 2008 and 2010, is at the northern end of the Philosopher's Walk. Much like it
Ushiku Daibutsu A 120-m-tall statue of Buddha. It was built in 1993 to commemorate the birth of Shinran, founder of Jōdo Shinshū. It was the tallest statue
Tokyo DisneySea Theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company.
Shitennō-ji Temple The temple was built by Emperor Suiko in 593 AD. Although the current buildings are mostly post World War II reconstructions, the temple is
Enryaku-ji Temple The head temple of Tendai Buddhism and a World Heritage Site located atop Mount Hiei.
Izumo Taisha Although the date of construction is unknown, Izumo Taisha is regarded as one of the oldest shrines in Japan. In the Kojiki, the shrine is s
National Museum of Western Art Houses an extensive collection of Western art, including the original of Rodin's famous The Thinker. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Tō-ji Temple An impressive complex of Buddhist temple buildings, this site features the tallest pagoda in Japan. Bright colors decorate the interior of m
Ghibli Museum The Ghibli Museum has permanent exhibitions showing the history and science of animation, as well as a mock-up animation studio showing the
St. Mary's Cathedral Seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo. Designed by the famous architect Tange Kenzō, this ultramodern church was built in the 1960
Nikkō Tōshō-gū The official mausoleum of dynasty founder Tokugawa Ieyasu and the most extravagant temple in Nikko, constructed in 1634 on the order of his
Kasuga-taisha Worth a visit for the beautiful approach, through the Kasuga-yama Primeval Forest (see below), more than the temple itself. What Kyoto's Fus
Kōfuku-ji Temple This temple has a three-story and a five-story pagoda; historically, the latter has contended with Kyoto's Toji for the title of Tallest Pag
Kegon Falls One of Japan's top 3 waterfalls, Kegon Falls features a 97-meter drop. A viewpoint offers spectacular photo opportunities. In the winter, th
Kyocera Dome Osaka A baseball stadium located in Osaka.
Umeda Sky Building Built in an attempt to upgrade Osaka's somewhat downbeat Kita district, the project wasn't quite the hoped-for commercial success but this b
Yasaka Shrine At the eastern end of Shijō-dōri, at the edge of Gion, is the shrine responsible for Kyoto's main festival - the Gion Matsuri, which takes p
Asahi-dake The tallest mountain in Hokkaido (2,290 m) and one of its main attractions. The easiest way to reach Asahidake is by bus from the city of As
Ueno Zoo Has over 300 animals, mostly in cramped, depressing conditions. Japan's last pandas, which had been the main attractions at the zoo, departe
Lake Ashi Beautiful views of Mount Fuji but only on a clear day. As many tourists have found out, a visit to Lake Ashinoko does not guarantee a view o
Sendai Daikannon Temple At the time of its construction, the 100-m-high statue was the tallest in the world. It is ranked 5th as of 2021. For a small fee, visitors
Lake Tōya Right next to Mt. Usu, one of Japan's most active volcanoes; you can see what happened to buildings, cars, roads, etc., when a volcano erupt
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum This heart-wrenching museum documents the atomic bomb and its aftermath, from scale models of the city "before" and "after" to melted tricyc
Yoyogi Park In springtime, Yoyogi Park is full of cherry blossoms and people partying under the trees. Due to massive littering, park administration has
Toyota Stadium Home stadium of Nagoya Grampus soccer team.

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