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.
Kuroshio
A beach area popular with locals for camping and water sports in the summer months.
Kuroshio Ichibankan
Bonito from local fishing ports seared over a straw fire in the traditional manner.
Kurozō Wetland
A marsh with rare flowers, accessible by a boardwalk, located in the mountains of Miyoshi.
Kururin Ferris Wheel
The Ferris wheel on the roof of Takashimaya, offers a 15-minute thrill and amazing views over Matsuyama.
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
A friendly, family-run brewery in the pottery town of Tobe.
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
Goblins and ghosts, collectively called ‘yokai’ from the Oboke-Koboke region folklore.
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.