Kanazawa
It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Tokyo's most famous landmark with its 17th-century parks surrounded by walls and moats including the famous Nijubashi Bridge named for its watery reflection.
Itsukushima Island
It is most famous for its dramatic gate, or torii on the outskirts of the shrine, the sacred peaks of Mount Misen, extensive forests, and its aesthetic ocean view.
Mount Fuji
It is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity.
Todaiji Temple
It is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building.
It's known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. Kenrokuen Garden, begun in the 17th century, is celebrated for its classic landscape designs incorporating ponds and streams.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Tokyo's most famous landmark with its 17th-century parks surrounded by walls and moats including the famous Nijubashi Bridge named for its watery reflection.
Tokyo's most famous landmark with its 17th-century parks surrounded by walls and moats including the famous Nijubashi Bridge named for its watery reflection.
Itsukushima Island
It is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity.
Todaiji Temple
It is one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building.
