English 
Japanese 
Chinese (China) 
Chinese (Taiwan) 
Korean 
Discover Japan Beyond the Guidebooks - Hidden Gems Await!
Discover Japan Beyond the Guidebooks
-Hidden Gems Await!
Uncover Japan's best-least local secrets, from serene countryside spots to bustling hidden districts. Find your next adventure off the beaten path!
- Discovering, Dining, Historic Sites, Japanese & Local Food
- In Amagasaki, a city where history and modern life harmonize, you can enjoy a historical stroll through the beautifully reconstructed Amagasaki Castle and the atmospheric Teramachi temple district. The Amako Soubei Manga Gallery, which exhibits original drawings of Rakudaininja Rantaro, the manga that inspired the popular Japanese anime Nintama Rantaro, and the “World Piggy Bank Museum,” which houses unique piggy banks from around the globe, are among the distinctive facilities you can only encounter here. In the lively shopping streets, you can savor local specialties such as the famous Amagasaki Ankake Champon, flour-based gourmet dishes, and nostalgic traditional flavors, all with the charm of a retro downtown. Amagasaki also offers excellent access—not only to Osaka and Kobe, but also directly to Kyoto and Nara without transfers, and within an hour to the three Kansai airports—making it an ideal base for sightseeing.
- Anime, History and Culture
- Nature, Historic Sites, Seasonal Landscapes, Japanese Local & Food
- The Kumano Sanzan, consisting of the Honmiya Taisha, Hayatama Taisha, and Nachi Taisha, and Kōyama, where Kūkai opened, is a sacred place revered from ancient times. It is said to be the "Ant of Kumano Oka", and it is said that many people have been continuously involved. Nakaheji from Tanabe to Kumano Honmiya, Obe Road from Tanabe to Nachi/Shinmiya, and Kobe Road from Koyasan to Kumano Honmiya were listed as World Heritage Sites under the name of "Kumano Sanpōmichi", and the road was certified as a global rarity. Shirahama is a major resort with coastal views and leisure facilities. Hot spring tours are also attractive.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Dining, Shopping, Nightlife, Nature, Historic Sites, Onsen(Hot Spring), Japanese & Local Food
- Kobe, a port town full of exoticism such as Kitano Hejinkan Street. Rokko-Maya is a plateau resort with a beautiful night view. Nanjing Town is one of Japan's three largest Chinatowns in Yokohama and Nagasaki. You can also enjoy walking with takeout food, shopping with Chinese ingredients and sundries. Himeji Castle, which has the name of "White Castle", is also a tourist attraction. The exploration of the Shan coast, which is followed by bluffs and caves, is also attractive. Arima Onsen, which is said to be Japan's oldest general, Toyotomi Hideyoshi-related, has a ginsen and a ginsen, while the ginsen is brown. It is also recommended to visit the outside of Kinosaki Onsen.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Dining, Shopping, Nightlife, Historic Sites, Japanese Local & Food, Cafes & Sweets, Theme Park
- From downtown areas full of power such as Kita Minami to famous places such as Osaka Castle, and the world's popular Universal Studios Japan (R), it has a varied appeal. It is also fun to walk around the area of Dotonbori and the Shinsaibridge where the American village is located. Namba is a gourmet and entertainment town. The Bay Area includes Rinku Town, which is centered around Kansai International Airport. Kishiwada is known for his hot air-filled "danjiri festival". We also enjoy food culture such as okonomiyaki and Tecchi.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Dining, Shopping, Festivals & Traditional Events, Nature, Historic Sites, Seasonal Landscapes, Experiences & Workshops, Japanese Local & Food, Cafes & Sweets, Japanese Arts and Crafts Shop
- The ancient capital of Kyoto, which is known worldwide, is dotted with famous shrines and temples such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Ginkaku-ji Temple. It is also fun to explore the moist streets such as Gion and Nishigan. Ponto-cho, where you can meet maiko who goes to a teahouse, is popular with tourists. Tourist attractions are widespread, such as Arashiyama, where the Watsuki Bridge is located and the Torco train runs, Sansenin, Ohara, where the Jakukoin is located, and Ojokoro Uji. You can also enjoy riverbed cuisine in Kamo River, Takafune, and Kaohsiung. The abashi bridge facing the Sea of Japan is one of the three views of Japan.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Nature, Historic Sites, Seasonal Landscapes, Japanese Local & Food, Outdoor Activities & Sports
- Lake Biwa is the largest freshwater lake in Japan. The harmony with the lakeside landscape is so beautiful that it is known as "Lake Biwa Hakkei" and "Omi Hakkei". You can also see the famous old shrine temples, such as Mii-ji and Ishiyama-ji in Otsu, and Enryaku-ji and Hiyoshi Taisha in Sakamoto. Omi-Hachiman is a popular castle town for its Hachiman moat and nostalgic cityscape. Nagahama, which flourished as one of the post towns on the Hokukoku Kaido, is a castle town built by Shōgun Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Many excellent statues of Kanyin remain in Takatsuki and Kinomoto, and Shigaraki ware, widely known for its Tanuki figurine, is a specialty.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Nature, Historic Sites, Seasonal Landscapes, Japanese Local & Food, Japanese Arts and Crafts Shop
- The tourist center is the city of Nara, home to the famous shrine temples such as Todai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Kasugai-sha. There are also ancient temples such as Murou-ji, Hasaya-ji, and Tokatzan-Shrine in the area of the mountain. Among the patraki doves related to Shōtoku Taishi, a politician during the Aitori period, there is Hōryū-ji, which is transmitted to the temple of Shōtoku Taishi and Emperor Suiko. Yoshino, which houses famous temples such as the Kinzanzan-ji Temple and the Nyojisan-ji Temple, is also known for its place of Hanami, which was loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is also popular to explore flying birds and historical sites on the mountain side road.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Nature, Historic Sites, Onsen(Hot Spring), Japanese & Local Food
- The highlight of sightseeing is the Ise Shrine, which is crowded with "Ose-sari". After walking through the precincts with a sacred atmosphere, you can also enjoy visiting the specialty gourmet and general store in the retro monzen town. It is also possible to enjoy a leisurely hot spring at an inn that boasts a superb view of ocean view and fresh seafood. The skyline of the sky that connects Ise and Toba is full of exquisite views, and there is also an observation foot bath, which is a recommended driving course. You can also enjoy the taste of shrimp, oysters, puffer fish, abalone, and Matsuzaka beef.
- Basic Information, Quick.
- Mihama-cho is a popular seaside town for Cape Hino and swimming beaches, and it is a spot where you can enjoy the best views of summer leisure and sunset.
- Hidaka is a quiet seaside town, where fishing and rural gardens coexist, and there is a local attraction where you can also enjoy the seafood of the sea, such as the specialty "Shirasadon".