Places of Interest
Explore Japan Adventurer’s places of interest through the interactive map and listing below, designed to help you discover places by region and theme at a glance. Use the filters to refine what appears, then click any pin or listing to open the page and learn more.
Isaniwa Shrine
A visually stunning shrine with red paint, gold leaf, and roofs of cypress bark and tile.
Ishidatami no Yado
An old farmhouse built on a stone terrace in a remote valley in Uchiko.
Ishizuchi Shrine
This dramatic shrine has compounds distributed all over Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan.
Itoyama Observation Platform
An observation deck with a 360-degree view of the Kurushima Straits and its enormous suspension bridge.
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine is an ancient Shintō shrine on Miyajima with an iconic torii in the sea.
Iwakuni
Iwakuni still retains its atmosphere as an Edo period castle town, while its location makes it highly representative of the western Setouchi region.
Iya Onsen
Hot spring bath located next to the picturesque Iya River and accessible through a steep funicular railway.
Iya Valley
The Iya Valley is known for its dramatic mountain valleys, suspension bridges made of vines, and scenic onsen.
Iya Valley Vine Bridge
A bridge of vines over the scenic Iya River.