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.
Amanohashidate
The Amanohashidate sandbar is one of Japan’s three most celebrated scenic views. According to the Kojiki, Japan’s founding deities lowered the sandbar from the sky.
Anabuki River
The pristine Anabuki River winds through many beautiful natural gorges.
Anagami Cave
This little limestone cave was once inhabited by prehistoric people. Today it’s home to a legion of horseshoe bats.
Art Labo KASURI
A shop selling Matsuyama's traditional textile and other local crafts.
Asuka no Yu
Matsuyama’s new hot spring facility, built in the architectural style of the Asuka period.
Atom Bomb Dome
The A-Bomb Dome is the ruin of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, built in 1915.
Awa Jūrōbe Yashiki
A popular puppet theatre in Tokushima with daily performances.
Awa Odori Hall
A museum and theatre dedicated to the Awa Odori dance, which doubles as the station for the Mt. Bizan cable car.
Awa-Ikeda Tobacco Museum
A charming museum documenting the commodity that enriched the Yoshino River valley.