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.
Kamo Shrine
This shrine, related to the Kamo Shrines in Kyoto, was built in 1087 to protect the area of Kikuma.
Kamoike Beach
This sandy beach is located on the western side of the Takanawa Peninsula. It has a nice campsite, you can rent kayak to discover the islands and port nearby.
Kanazawa Castle
Kanazawa Castle is a major historical site in the centre of the city.
Kanazawa Station
Kanazawa Station serves as the principal rail gateway to Ishikawa Prefecture and is widely regarded as one of the most architecturally distinctive stations in Japan.
Kanba Falls
The Kanba Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in western Japan, with a 110-meter drop. It’s a stepped waterfall with a smaller drop in the upper part.
Kanka Gorge
A spectacular gorge in the middle of Shōdoshima accessed by cable car.
Kashima Island
A little resort of its own in the Seto Inland Sea.
Katō Yoshiaki
Katō Yoshiaki was a military commander and feudal lord who ruled over the Iyo Matsuyama domain in the Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo periods. He built Matsuyama Castle.
Katsuragawa Gorge
Katsuragawa Gorge is a valley carved out of the hills of Shirokawa in Seiyo by a river.