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.

Kururin Ferris Wheel

Kururin Ferris Wheel

The Ferris wheel on the roof of Takashimaya, offers a 15-minute thrill and amazing views over Matsuyama.

Kurushima Straits Bridge

Kurushima Straits Bridge

A bridge on the Shimanami Kaido connecting the island of Oshima to Shikoku. It’s the world's longest suspension bridge structure.

Kyōwa Brewery

Kyōwa Brewery

A friendly, family-run brewery in the pottery town of Tobe.

Lake Nishi

Lake Nishi

Lake Nishi is one of the largest of the two outlying lakes connected to Lake Biwa. A gentle boat cruise here offers a close-up look at its distinctive landscape and rich wetland ecology.

Lapis Ōboke

Lapis Ōboke

Goblins and ghosts, collectively called ‘yokai’ from the Oboke-Koboke region folklore.

Maizuru

Maizuru

Maizuru is a historic port town beside Maizuru Bay on the Japan Sea coast. It has many attractive heritage sites telling of each period of its long history.

Makino Botanical Garden

Makino Botanical Garden

One of Mt. Godai's attractions is the Makino Botanical Garden, dedicated to Dr. Makino Tomitarō, who almost single-handedly established botany in Japan.

Mansabō

Mansabō

At Mansabō, Utsunomiya-san prepares elaborate and delicious course meals, using the extraordinarily wide range of ingredients available in Miyoshi.