What to See in Honshu

Senso-ji

Historic Buddhist temple featuring traditional Japanese architecture and the iconic Kaminarimon gate. It serves as a major cultural and spiritual site with an adjacent vibrant shopping street.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

Historic imperial palace serving as the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, featuring traditional Japanese architecture and notable gardens.

Tokyo Tower

Iconic lattice observation and communication tower opened in 1958, featuring panoramic views from its observation decks and on-site shops with original merchandise.

Osaka Castle

Meiji Shrine

Historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken featuring traditional Japanese architecture and a large forested area.

Ueno Park

Large urban park featuring seasonal natural scenery, museums, and a zoo. Known for its gardens and cultural facilities.

Kinkaku-ji

Zen Buddhist temple featuring a gold-leaf-covered pavilion and historic gardens. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and architectural significance.

Floating Garden Observatory

More than 170 meters tall and 40 storeys high, this architectural wonder is one of the most imposing sights in Osaka.

Pontochō

Ponto-chō is a Hanamachi district, which literally translates as "flower town." This name is a Japanese way of saying that there are geisha…

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)

Commonly known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the memorial is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Himeji Castle

Historic Japanese castle complex famous for its white exterior and well-preserved wooden architecture, dating from the early 17th century. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical significance.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

The memorial park is dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.

Tōshō-gū shrine

Nikkō Tōshō-gū is a Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Shinkyo Bridge

One of the most beautiful bridges in the entire country, this bridge is part of the Nikko sanctuary complex, to which it leads.

Futarasan-jinja shrine

Futarasan jinja is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Kongobu-ji

Kongōbu-ji is the ecclesiastic head temple of Kōyasan Shingon Buddhism, located on Mount Kōya, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.

Lake Chuzenji

Lake Chūzenji, also called Sea of Happiness, is a scenic lake in Nikkō National Park in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Kōko-en

Kōko-en is a Japanese garden located next to Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.