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.

Mt. Ishizuchi

Mt. Ishizuchi

Mount Ishizuchi is the highest mountain on Shikoku and also the highest mountain in western Japan.

Mt. Kōya

Mt. Kōya

As the resting place of Kōbō Daishi, Mt. Kōya is the start and end point of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Mt. Narabara

Mt. Narabara

The highest mountain on the Takanawa Peninsula in northwestern Shikoku.

Mt. Ōasa

Mt. Ōasa

Hike an imposing mountain from Konpira Shrine to Zentsu-ji Temple.

Mt. Shirataki

Mt. Shirataki

Mt. Shirataki is a steep, 227 m high mountain with rocky outcrops located on the northwestern side of Innoshima Island. It's covered in Buddhist statuary.

Mt. Takaiwa

Mt. Takaiwa

Mt. Takaiwa is a mountain topped with a three monoliths offering panoramic views of Unzen.